Automated lofting-based reconstruction of CAD models from 3D topology optimization results

A Amroune, JC Cuillière, V François - Computer-Aided Design, 2022 - Elsevier
Topology optimization (TO) has become an integral part of the structural design process in
recent years. However, automatically deriving parametrized Computer-Aided Design (CAD) …

Generative design of space frames for additive manufacturing technology

M Watson, M Leary, D Downing, M Brandt - The International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
A generative design methodology is presented that solves for minimum volume and
compliance space-frame systems, with consideration of stress and buckling constraints. The …

A critical evaluation of topology optimization results for strut‐and‐tie modeling of reinforced concrete

Y Xia, M Langelaar… - Computer‐Aided Civil and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Defining a suitable truss model is one of the most important steps of applying the strut‐and‐
tie modeling (STM) method to design D‐regions in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The …

Generative design of truss systems by the integration of topology and shape optimisation

M Watson, M Leary, M Brandt - The International Journal of Advanced …, 2022 - Springer
Generative design refers to the automated design of components through the use of
computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools. This is an enabling technology which allows …

Reliability optimization design for composite laminated plate considering multiple types of uncertain parameters

X Peng, Y Guo, C Qiu, H Wu, J Li, G Chen… - Engineering …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The available amount of input data for uncertain parameters of composite laminated plates
can vary, and the uncertain parameters can be decomposed into strong statistical variables …

Experimental validation and microstructure characterization of topology optimized, additively manufactured SS316L components

B Rankouhi, KM Bertsch, GM de Bellefon… - Materials Science and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The integration of topology optimization (TO) and additive manufacturing (AM) has the
potential to revolutionize modern design and manufacturing. However, few instances of …

A fully automatic computational framework for beam structure design from continuum structural topology optimization

C Ma, N Qiu, X Xu - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2023 - Springer
This paper proposes a new fully automatic computational framework from continuum
structural topology optimization to beam structure design. Firstly, the continuum structural …

[PDF][PDF] Computational geometry reconstruction from 3D topology optimization results: a new parametric approach by the medial axis

J Mayer, S Wartzack - Comput. Des. Appl, 2023 - cad-journal.net
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Geometry-based assurance of directional solidification for complex topology-optimized castings using the medial axis transform

M Erber, T Rosnitschek, C Hartmann… - Computer-Aided …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Topology optimization of multi-story buildings under fully non-stationary stochastic seismic ground motion

G Angelucci, G Quaranta, F Mollaioli - Structural and Multidisciplinary …, 2022 - Springer
Topology optimization has been mainly addressed for structures under static loads using a
deterministic setting. Nonetheless, many structural systems are subjected to uncertain …