TY  - JOUR
EP  - 26
SN  - 16609336
SP  - 22
TI  - Topology optimization of beam structures with various end and loading conditions
N1  - cited By 0; Conference of 4th International Conference on Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, ICME 2013 ; Conference Date: 17 December 2013 Through 18 December 2013; Conference Code:101955
AV  - none
VL  - 465-46
JF  - Applied Mechanics and Materials
A1  - Woldemichael, D.E.
A1  - Lai, J.J.
A1  - Sujan, D.
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84891958632&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fAMM.465-466.22&partnerID=40&md5=c4c7499b62b31b211ac17c47b82c4914
Y1  - 2014///
ID  - scholars4416
KW  - Beam structures; Design domains; Different end conditions; Distributed loads; High-strength; Loading condition; SIMP method; Simulation program
KW  -  Graphical user interfaces; Industrial engineering; Shape optimization
KW  -  Loading
N2  - Topology optimization deals with optimum material (mass) distribution within a design domain to find optimal lay-out of a structure subjected to certain boundary and loading conditions. Topology optimization can be used to address conflicting requirements, such as light weight and high-strength/stiffness design. In this paper, a simulation program to analyze topology optimization of beam structures with seven different end conditions and three types of loads (single point load, two point loads and uniformly distributed load) is developed using MATLAB code adapted from Sigmund's 99 line topology optimization code. Furthermore, the program has been enhanced with a graphical user interface for ease of use. Using the developed system, it is possible to analyze the effect of different parameters. © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
CY  - Bangi-Putrajaya
ER  -