Topology optimization with a penalty factor in optimality criteria

Xiu Peng Wang*, Shou Wen Yao

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Abstract

Topology optimization is one of the most important methods of reducing the weight of structure. Optimality Criteria method (OC) as a heuristic way can be used to deal with this problem efficiently. Popular SIMP method implements micro-structural density as the design variable. During the process of optimization, numerical instabilities are always observed; Moreover, higher penalty factor is not better for decreasing intermediate density elements. In this paper a penalty factor is imposed in OC method, and a relation between the filtering area and elements is also obtained. Meanwhile, the nodal density is used as design variable for more smoothing boundary. The results show that numerical stability can be obtained, checkerboard patterns haven't been observed, and the clear boundary of structure has been developed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEquipment Manufacturing Technology and Automation
Pages2466-2472
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ADME 2011 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 16 Sept 201118 Sept 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume317-319
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Advanced Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ADME 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period16/09/1118/09/11

Keywords

  • Filter factor
  • Nodal variable
  • OC method
  • Penalty factor
  • Topology optimization

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