Structural and Multidisciplinary System Design Lab
Kiarash Kashanian recently published his paper titled “A novel method for concurrent thickness and material optimization of non-laminate structures” in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization! The paper introduces a gradient-based approach for simultaneous thickness and material optimization using fully analytical sensitivities. Congratulations, Kiarash!
Link to the paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-02928-w
Congratulations to Matt for his paper “Advancements to commercial 2D infill for lightweighting of structural FDM components” being published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing! Matt’s paper improves upon common commercial infill patterns by introducing continuously variable infill patterns. These changes showed improvement to failure strength and overall mass of 3D printed components.
Excellent work, Matt!
Publication link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-021-00174-6
Stephen’s paper titled “Simultaneous isotropic and anisotropic multi-material topology
optimization for conceptual-level design of aerospace components” has been published to Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Stephen’s paper introduces the use of both isotropic and anisotropic materials in the same topology optimization 3D design space. Then, applies this multi-material optimization method to various components of a passenger aircraft seat.
Congratulations Stephen on your publication!
Publication link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-02893-4
Evan’s paper titled “Structural design of a morphing serpentine inlet using a multi-material topology optimization methodology” has been published to Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Evan’s paper presents an approach for multi-material optimization of an aircraft inlet duct, and investigates the trade-offs between structural performance versus morphing ability of the inlet.
Congratulations Evan on your publication!
Publication link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-02885-4
Vishrut’s paper titled “Material interface control in multi-material topology
optimization using pseudo-cost domain method” was recently published in the International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering! Vishrut’s work involves multi-material topology optimization, and implements a new user-defined joint cost model. This new methodology provides a new tool for multi-material design with consideration of manufacturing costs. Congratulations Vishrut!
The paper can be found at: https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6545
Ben’s paper “The effect of scan path on thermal gradient during selective
laser melting” has been published to The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Ben’s work makes use of a finite element model to compare thermal gradients in the selective laser melting process. Congratulations Ben!
This paper can be found at : https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-05899-2
Congratulations to Graeme for his paper “Void region restriction for additive manufacturing via a diffusion physics approach” in IJNME!
Graeme’s work is intended to increase the manufacturability of components created using topology optimization for additive manufacturing. His methodology works in both two- and three-dimensional problems using a particle swarm technique.
Publication link: https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6434
Congratulations to Luke, Rubens, and Stephen on their publication of "Spatial gradient interface detection in topology optimization for an unstructured mesh".
A technique for spatial gradient calculation is developed, using a neighbouring element search strategy. Their method works for 3D unstructured meshes, a versatile approach for FE solvers. Congratulations on your work!
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-020-02688-z
Neil and Chris’s paper “Design optimization of a business aircraft seat considering static and dynamic certification loading and manufacturability” has been published to Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Their work covers the design of an aircraft seat, through multiple stages of optimization for stiffness and crash-worthiness. Congratulations!
Their paper can be found at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-020-02650-z
Congratulations to Stephen for his publication of “A topology optimization implementation for depth-of-focus extension of binary phase filters” to SMO! His work was done in conjunction with Yonsei University, and covers a novel topology optimization in the applications of optics. We look forward to your many future publications Stephen!
Stephen’s paper can be found at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-020-02611-6