Integrated optimal design of complex multi-component system in three-dimension

L. Xia, J. H. Zhu, W. H. Zhang, J. S. Li

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Abstract

The layout of movable components and the topology of the connecting structure are optimized simultaneously in the integrated optimal design of multi-component system for compliance minimization. In this paper, a Heaviside function based approach is developed for sensitivity analysis with respect to location design variables of components. The material discontinuity across the component boundary is approximated as a smooth transition by means of the Heaviside function. This enables the sensitivity analysis with respect to location design variables is carried out in an analytical way as easily as for pseudo-density variables. To demonstrate the validity and efficiency of the new approach, two 3D problems of multi-component system are dealt with for the first time with success.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials Manufacturing Science and Technology XIV
EditorsTian Huang, Dawei Zhang, Bin Lin, Yanling Tian, Weiguo Gao, Anping Xu
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages608-613
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783037852378
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event14th International Manufacturing Conference in China, IMCC2011 - Tianjin, China
Duration: 13 Oct 201115 Oct 2011

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume697-698
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference14th International Manufacturing Conference in China, IMCC2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityTianjin
Period13/10/1115/10/11

Keywords

  • Multi-component system
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Three-dimension
  • Topology optimization

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