This paper presents a unique solution to the problem of heat transfer intensification in shell-
and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage units by means of high conducting fins. We …

Topology optimization (TO) has become an integral part of the structural design process in
recent years. However, automatically deriving parametrized Computer-Aided Design (CAD) …

Additive manufacturing (AM) enables highly complex-shaped and functionally optimized
parts. To leverage this potential the creation of part designs is necessary. However, as …

Strut‐and‐tie modelling (STM) is an effective and widely used method to design disturbed
regions (D‐regions) of reinforced concrete structures. Among the various steps of STM …

Strut-and-Tie modelling (STM) is a well-known approach to design D-regions in reinforced
concrete structures. Because the STM method is based on lower-bound analysis, finding a …

Computer-aided design (CAD) models play a crucial role in the design, manufacturing and
maintenance of products. Therefore, the mesh-based finite element descriptions common in …

Topology Optimization (TO) is used to develop high strength, yet lightweight structural
components. The geometry reconstruction from raw optimization results is a crucial task and …

The use of multi-material forming components makes it possible to produce components
adapted to the respective requirements, which have advantages over mono-material …

Using structural optimization is ideal for the development of complex aluminum cast parts,
due to the high degree of design freedom. Various casting processes exist for production …

Abstract 3D printing enables engineers to design and manufacture geometrically complex
structures. As 3D printing technology affords design freedom, it also brings along new …