A novel adaptive topology optimization method considering unnecessary element removal and progressive mesh refinement

Yingchun Bai*, Il Yong Kim, Cheng Lin

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Abstract

This paper proposes an adaptive topology optimization (TO) approach considering unnecessary element removal and progressive element refinement. A two-stage density filtering for element removal is developed to relax the design space for next iteration, and therefore make a trade-off between solution quality and optimization efficiency. An isolated element detection and deletion is also conducted between element removal and element refinement operation to guarantee the numerical stability. Two 2D numerical examples and one 3D design problems are investigated to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Based on the numerical tests, the applicability range of the proposed method and recommended range of element density threshold are provided as well.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication44th Design Automation Conference
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791851760
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2018 - Quebec City, Canada
Duration: 26 Aug 201829 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume2B-2018

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2018
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityQuebec City
Period26/08/1829/08/18

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