Topology optimization of plate structures using a single- or three-layeredartificial material model

Authors
Belblidia, F Lee, JEB Rechak, S Hinton, E
Citation
F. Belblidia et al., Topology optimization of plate structures using a single- or three-layeredartificial material model, ADV EN SOFT, 32(2), 2001, pp. 159-168
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Computer Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING SOFTWARE
ISSN journal
09659978 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
159 - 168
Database
ISI
SICI code
0965-9978(2001)32:2<159:TOOPSU>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
This paper presents a topology optimization algorithm for Mindlin-Reissner plate structures. Single- and three-layered artificial material models are used with the resizing algorithm of Bendsoe and Kikuchi. The objective is t o produce the stiffest single- or three-layered plate for a given volume by redistributing the material throughout the plate. Numerical examples are p rovided to illustrate the process. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All right s reserved.