Optimization Methodology for Continuous Heterogeneous Structures: A Preliminary Design of an Engine Mounting Bracket

G.A. Campo; A. Vettorello; M. Giacalone

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.827.116

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Optimization Methodology for Continuous Heterogeneous Structures: A Preliminary Design of an Engine Mounting Bracket

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A numerical methodology is presented which is based on Topology Optimization (TO) approach for designing continuous heterogeneous structures. This method is then exploited to reduce weight and to increase stiffness in mechanical components. Useful guidelines for the evaluation of equivalent material properties of metallic cellular structures are discussed, and they are applied for the optimization process of an engine mounting bracket under realistic loading and boundary conditions. The outcome of TO, which is related to the material density distribution into the design space, is critically reviewed for the definition of bulk, lattice and void regions within the component.

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G.A. Campo*, A. Vettorello, M. Giacalone

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Additive Manufacturing, Engine Mounting Bracket, Finite Element, Lattice Structures, Topology Optimization

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