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Advances in computational design and optimization with application to MEMS
Author(s) -
Chen BingChung,
Silva Emílio C. N.,
Kikuchi Noboru
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.271
Subject(s) - topology optimization , actuator , microelectromechanical systems , thermoelastic damping , topology (electrical circuits) , domain (mathematical analysis) , computer science , mechanical engineering , smart material , engineering , control engineering , structural engineering , nanotechnology , materials science , physics , finite element method , mathematics , electrical engineering , artificial intelligence , mathematical analysis , thermal , meteorology
In this paper, we will highlight the current research which employs the topology optimization to find the optimal configuration of various smart structures and microstructures, specifically, pressure actuated compliant mechanisms, flextensional transducers, and porous material microstructures with unusual thermoelastic properties. These examples demonstrate that the topology optimization problem involving multiple physics domain is a viable direction for future research, in particular, for sensor and actuator design. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.