Polygonal multiresolution topology optimization (PolyMTOP) for structural dynamics

Evgueni T. Filipov, Junho Chun, Glaucio H. Paulino, Junho Song

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Abstract

We use versatile polygonal elements along with a multiresolution scheme for topology optimization to achieve computationally efficient and high resolution designs for structural dynamics problems. The multiresolution scheme uses a coarse finite element mesh to perform the analysis, a fine design variable mesh for the optimization and a fine density variable mesh to represent the material distribution. The finite element discretization employs a conforming finite element mesh. The design variable and density discretizations employ either matching or non-matching grids to provide a finer discretization for the density and design variables. Examples are shown for the optimization of structural eigenfrequencies and forced vibration problems.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)673-694
Number of pages22
JournalStructural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
Volume53
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Software
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Control and Optimization

Keywords

  • Eigenfrequency optimization
  • Forced vibration optimization
  • Multiresolution
  • Polygonal elements
  • Topology optimization

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