Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 33, Number 3, 2009, pages 285-306

DOI: 10.12989/sem.2009.33.3.285

Topology optimization of the structure using multimaterial inclusions

Ryszard Kutylowski

Abstract

In the literature the problem of the topology optimization of the structure is usually solved for one, clearly described from the mechanical point of view material. Generally the topology optimization answers the question of the distribution of this mentioned above material within the design domain. Finally, material-voids distribution it is obtained. In this paper, for the structure mainly strengthened or sometimes weakened by the inclusions, the variation approach of the topology optimization problem is formulated. This multi material approach may be useful for the design process of various mechanical or civil engineering structures which need to be more

Key Words

topology optimization; minimum compliance approach; strengthened structure; multi material structure; mass constraints; FEM.

Address

Ryszard Kutylowski: Civil Engineering Institute (I-14), Wroclaw University of Technology, Wyb. Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland