Conforming and Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
Methods, Algorithms, and Applications in Structural Design
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Zicheng Zhuang, Yi Min Xie
- Language: English
Conforming and Body-Fitted Topology Optimization: Methods, Algorithms, and Applications in Structural Design provides readers with a practical introduction to the topic, offeri… Read more
Description
Description
Conforming and Body-Fitted Topology Optimization: Methods, Algorithms, and Applications in Structural Design provides readers with a practical introduction to the topic, offering balanced coverage of theoretical foundations, algorithmic developments, and practical applications. The book also synthesizes the existing research, featuring a curated overview of published works to help researchers and industry professionals quickly understand the current landscape and build upon it effectively. The book is divided into five main parts, covering the fundamentals of topology optimization, body-fitted meshing techniques, and algorithms for lightweight, stress, and buckling-driven design. Hands-on examples and fully documented MATLAB and Python codes are provided to help readers implement and explore advanced topology optimization methods.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a practical introduction to conforming and body-fitted topology optimization, with balanced coverage of theoretical foundations, algorithmic developments, and practical applications
- Demonstrates how body-fitted mesh techniques can be applied to a broad range of topology optimization problems, including stiffness maximization, compliant mechanism design, stress-constrained optimization, buckling load factor optimization, and coupled multiphysics problems
- Includes MATLAB and Python codes, with step-by-step guidance to help readers implement and explore advanced topology optimization methods
Readership
Readership
Researchers and advanced grad students in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, and computational mechanics
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Structural Topology Optimization
2. Mathematical Formulations in Topology Optimization
3. Traditional Methods with Structured Meshes
4. Concepts and Construction of Body-Fitted Meshes
5. Finite Element Method with Body-Fitted Meshes
6. Stiffness Maximization and Compliance Minimization
7. Compliant Mechanism Design
8. Stress-Constrained Topology Optimization
9. Buckling Load Factor Optimization
10. Solid-Fluid Interaction Optimization
11. Algorithmic Framework for Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
12. MATLAB and Python Implementations for Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
13. Verification and Benchmarking for Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
14. Integration of Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization with Additive Manufacturing
15. Research Outlook and Open Problems for Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
2. Mathematical Formulations in Topology Optimization
3. Traditional Methods with Structured Meshes
4. Concepts and Construction of Body-Fitted Meshes
5. Finite Element Method with Body-Fitted Meshes
6. Stiffness Maximization and Compliance Minimization
7. Compliant Mechanism Design
8. Stress-Constrained Topology Optimization
9. Buckling Load Factor Optimization
10. Solid-Fluid Interaction Optimization
11. Algorithmic Framework for Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
12. MATLAB and Python Implementations for Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
13. Verification and Benchmarking for Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
14. Integration of Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization with Additive Manufacturing
15. Research Outlook and Open Problems for Conforming/Body-Fitted Topology Optimization
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Zicheng Zhuang
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, College of Future Technologies, Hohai University, ChinaYX
Yi Min Xie
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, College of Future Technologies, Hohai University, China