Topology Optimization of Thermo-Mechanical Structure Using the Hybrid Celluar Automata Method

Abstract:

Topology optimization of thermo-elastic structures using the hybrid cellular automata method is investigated in this paper. The objective is to minimize the mean compliance of a structure with a single material volume constraint. The hybrid cellular automata method is used to solve the optimization problem. The local change in the design variable is determined by a local rule based on the proportional control law. The numerical example is presented to show the feasibility of the present approach.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 365-366)
• Pages: 111-116
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.365-366.111
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Jin Qing Zhan
• Keywords: Continnum Structure, Hybrid Cellular Automaton Method, Thermo-Elasticity, Topology Optimization

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