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Mixed‐integer models for topology optimization in sheet metal design
Author(s) -
Fügenschuh Armin,
Martin Alexander
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
pamm
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1617-7061
DOI - 10.1002/pamm.200700566
Subject(s) - topology optimization , bundle , sheet metal , topology (electrical circuits) , integer (computer science) , mathematical optimization , section (typography) , stiffness , computer science , mathematics , engineering , mechanical engineering , structural engineering , materials science , combinatorics , finite element method , composite material , programming language , operating system
Topology optimization lies at the heart of many design tasks in mechanical engineering. For those sheet metal products that consist of a bundle of separate channels (such as conduits) we formulate the design task as a linear mixed‐integer optimization problem. The design goal is to find a topology where each channel has a given cross section area, using a minimum amount of sheet met al. In addition to a light‐weight design, stiffness should also be taken into account. The entire approach is demonstrated in the design of a conduit with five separate channels. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)

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