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THIN-SHELL BRIDGE STRUCTURE
Topology optimization of a thin shell bridge was done (link) and compared to a real bridge. The original bridge is Knokke bridge located in Belgium which did cost $1,700,000 euro to build (link2). The optimized bridge has better mechanical properties … Continue reading
Tembra wind turbine
I came across one image many times during my research, but could not find more information, but now I have found the source (link). Tembra “wind turbine developement” made this beautiful and complex, topology optimized cast structure, namely the main … Continue reading
BMW
This presentation by BMW shows many types of optimization utilized.
Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) Turret Saddle
Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) Turret Saddle was topology optimized by BAE (link). Maybe I am being a bit too negative nowadays but it is hard to see decently optimized structures. This one is not different too. Lets continue with pictures from … Continue reading
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Heidenreich & Harbeck
Heidenreich & Harbeck applies topology optimization (link) to a slide for a high-speed milling machine to be cross-accelerated with 2 g. The structures topology was manually altered (we cannot call a manual trial and error study as optimization, as far … Continue reading
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Mercedes SLS AMG
The aluminium space-frame chassis of SLS AMG is made of: %45 aluminium extrusions , %31 aluminium sheet, %20 cast aluminium and %4 steel. Steel is used only at A pillars for maximum safety. The castings were topology optimized (link). The … Continue reading
Formula SAE Wheel Center
Vandals Racing team of University of Idaho used topology optimization to develope the wheel centers of their car (link). The centers are reported to be at the same weight an size as previous wheels centers and the stress is reduced … Continue reading
CH-47 Chinook under floor frame
Under floor frames of CH-47 Chinook were investigated, and topology optimized by Boeing and NCDMM (link). Possibility of using monolithic “one-piece machining” structures, which is an increasing trend in aviation and topology optimization of such structures were studied. Ramp downs in the ribs … Continue reading
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Solar Car
Group T Leuven Engineering College a team of fourteen engineering students used topology optimization to design the structure of a solar car (link). The frame is 19 kg in weight, and has covered 3000 km’s of road. They utilised inertia … Continue reading