Topology optimization approaches: A comparative review

O Sigmund, K Maute - Structural and multidisciplinary optimization, 2013 - Springer
Topology optimization has undergone a tremendous development since its introduction in
the seminal paper by Bendsøe and Kikuchi in 1988. By now, the concept is developing in …

Topology optimization: a review for structural designs under vibration problems

S Zargham, TA Ward, R Ramli, IA Badruddin - Structural and …, 2016 - Springer
This article provides a comprehensive review of structural optimization employing topology
methods for structures under vibration problems. Topology optimization allows creative and …

On projection methods, convergence and robust formulations in topology optimization

F Wang, BS Lazarov, O Sigmund - Structural and multidisciplinary …, 2011 - Springer
Mesh convergence and manufacturability of topology optimized designs have previously
mainly been assured using density or sensitivity based filtering techniques. The drawback of …

On the usefulness of non-gradient approaches in topology optimization

O Sigmund - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2011 - Springer
Topology optimization is a highly developed tool for structural design and is by now being
extensively used in mechanical, automotive and aerospace industries throughout the world …

Topological design of heat dissipating structure with forced convective heat transfer

GH Yoon - Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2010 - Springer
This paper discusses the use of the topology optimization formulation for designing a heat
dissipating structure that utilizes forced convective heat transfer. In addition to forced …

Topology optimization for stationary fluid–structure interaction problems using a new monolithic formulation

GH Yoon - International journal for numerical methods in …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
This paper outlines a new procedure for topology optimization in the steady‐state fluid–
structure interaction (FSI) problem. A review of current topology optimization methods …

A level set-based topology optimization method for maximizing thermal diffusivity in problems including design-dependent effects

T Yamada, K Izui, S Nishiwaki - 2011 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This paper proposes an optimum design method, based on our level set-based topology
optimization method, for maximizing thermal diffusivity in problems dealing with generic heat …

Revisiting density-based topology optimization for fluid-structure-interaction problems

C Lundgaard, J Alexandersen, M Zhou… - Structural and …, 2018 - Springer
This study revisits the application of density-based topology optimization to fluid-structure-
interaction problems. The Navier-Cauchy and Navier-Stokes equations are discretized using …

Parametric solutions involving geometry: a step towards efficient shape optimization

A Ammar, A Huerta, F Chinesta, E Cueto… - Computer Methods in …, 2014 - Elsevier
Optimization of manufacturing processes or structures involves the optimal choice of many
parameters (process parameters, material parameters or geometrical parameters). Usual …

Topological design of electromechanical actuators with robustness toward over-and under-etching

X Qian, O Sigmund - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2013 - Elsevier
In this paper, we combine the recent findings in robust topology optimization formulations
and Helmholtz partial differential equation based density filtering to improve the topological …