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Manufacturing tolerant topology optimization
Manufacturing tolerant topology optimization was researched by Ole Sigmund (link). Especially MEMS manufacturing techniques are considered like i.e. etching, e-beam lithography and laser machining. Over-etched and under etched structures were demonstrated by eroded and dilated structures. Then sensitivity analysis was … Continue reading
AXIOMATIC APPROACH FOR STRESS RELAXATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MULTI-SHELL-STRUCTURES
This article is related to a rather weird optimization technique (link). To be honest I did not know much about axiomatic design approach before reading it. And I did not like what I have seen. I will not write about … Continue reading
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Optimization of the Die Topology in Extrusion Processes
This study topology (or rather shape) optimization of extrusion dies were examined (link). Two aspects were optimized, reduction of dead zones and flow speed equalization. Interestingly the dead zone reduction was done by hand, in a systematic way. Flow speed … Continue reading
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Off-Topic: Atomistic Simulation Game
You can play the Atomistic Simulation Game (or applet) that I recently made using Unity 3D. It is an atomistic simulation, that utilizes Lennard-Jones potentials. I simplified some aspects, so that it can be run like a game in real … Continue reading
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Thesis: Methodology for Topology and Shape Optimization in the Design Process
In this thesis (link) by Anton Olason and Daniel Tidman from CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, many cases for topology optimization and shape optimization were studied, which can be a nice guide for people that want to be involved with practical … Continue reading
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Spot Weld Optimization
Researchers from Magna Steyr (link) investigated optimization of weld spots with respect to stiffness and fatigue. CHEXA elements were used in some runs to represent spot welds, and in some cases node to node beams were used. A cantilever was … Continue reading
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INNOVATIVE COMPOSITE ARMOR SYSTEM
MKP Structural Design Associates,University of Michigan and US Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments are developing and armor using topology optimization (link). The Function-Oriented Material Design (FOMD) methodology is used. The structure is composed of many layers, essentially a ceramic core with … Continue reading
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BLAST MITIGATION USING HYBRID CELLULAR AUTOMATA
This study investigates topology optimization using Hybrid Cellular Automata (link) for blast mitigation. A metal-ceramic composite armor structure is developed, that reduces accelerations felt by the occupant. It is reported that the optimization did not converge, however still the results … Continue reading
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FELIX CANDELA’S CHAPEL LOMAS DE CUERNAVACA
Felix Candela’s (link) LOMAS DE CUERNAVACA chapel is elaborated in this article. Structural efficiency of the structure is stated, and thickness and shape optimizations were conducted. The structure is very beautiful and beyond its time. (The link was broken, now … Continue reading
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Offtopic – How to add Amazon aStore to WordPress easily
Today I tried to integrate a Amazon aStore, there are various descriptions, all involve editing templates .ccs files etc. They suggest backing up the files. So it is a rather complex thing. But suddenly I discovered how to do it … Continue reading
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