Material nonlinear topology optimization considering the von Mises criterion through an asymptotic approach: Max strain energy and max load factor formulations

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (13) ◽  
pp. 804-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuo Zhao ◽  
Adeildo S. Ramos ◽  
Glaucio H. Paulino
Author(s):  
Akihiro Takezawa ◽  
Shinji Nishiwaki ◽  
Kazuhiro Izui ◽  
Masataka Yoshimura

This paper discuses a new topology optimization method using frame elements for the design of mechanical structures at the conceptual design phase. The optimal configurations are determined by maximizing multiple eigen-frequencies in order to obtain the most stable structures for dynamic problems. The optimization problem is formulated using frame elements having ellipsoidal cross-sections, as the simplest case. Construction of the optimization procedure is based on CONLIN and the complementary strain energy concept. Finally, several examples are presented to confirm that the proposed method is useful for the topology optimization method discussed here.


PAMM ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 569-570
Author(s):  
Ryszard Kutylowski ◽  
Marek Szwechlowicz

2021 ◽  
pp. 179-189
Author(s):  
Benliang Zhu ◽  
Yuanrong He ◽  
Fahua Qu ◽  
Jintao Chen ◽  
Rixin Wang ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Zhanpeng Fang ◽  
Lei Yao ◽  
Shuxia Tian ◽  
Junjian Hou

This paper presents microstructural topology optimization of viscoelastic materials for the plates with constrained layer damping (CLD) treatments. The design objective is to maximize modal loss factor of macrostructures, which is obtained by using the Modal Strain Energy (MSE) method. The microstructure of the viscoelastic damping layer is composed of 3D periodic unit cells. The effective elastic properties of the unit cell are obtained through the strain energy-based method. The density-based topology optimization is adopted to find optimal microstructures of viscoelastic materials. The design sensitivities of modal loss factor with respect to the design variables are analyzed and the design variables are updated by Method of Moving Asymptotes (MMA). Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the validity of the proposed optimization method. The effectiveness of the optimal design method is illustrated by comparing a solid and an optimized cellular viscoelastic material as applied to the plates with CLD treatments.


Author(s):  
Daeyoon Jung ◽  
Hae Chang Gea

To accommodate the dual objectives of many engineering applications, one to minimize the mean compliance for the stiffest structure under normal service condition and the other to maximize the strain energy for energy absorption during excessive loadings, topology optimization with a multi-material model is applied to the design of energy absorbing structure in this paper. The effective properties of the three-phase material are derived using a spherical micro-inclusion model. The dual objectives are combined in a ratio formation. Numerical examples from the proposed method are presented and discussed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed N. Lotfy ◽  
Yasser A. Khalifa ◽  
Abdelrahim K. Dessouki ◽  
Elsayed Fathallah

The most important problems confronted by designers of floating structures are minimizing weight and increasing payload to get proper resistance to the applied loads. In the present study, the structural performance of a ferry is analyzed using both metallic and composite materials as a result of the dynamic load of the Military Load Capacity (MLC) 70 (tank load). The model is composed of sixteen floating pontoons. Finite element simulation and dynamic analysis were performed using ANSYS software (analysis system software), considering a moving MLC70 (tank load). Both concentric and eccentric cases of loading are considered. Draft, deformation, and stresses are obtained and investigated. For the steel ferry, the von-Mises stresses are investigated, while for the composite ferry, the maximum principal stresses are investigated. Furthermore, buckling analysis is performed on the composite ferry and the buckling load factor is determined. The results of the dynamic analysis illustrated that the transverse eccentricity of the moving tank MLC70 must not exceed 0.5 m for a steel ferry while it may reach up to 1.5 m for the composite ferry. This research can also be a useful tool in the design of floating composite and steel ferries.


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