Tailoring macroscale response of mechanical and heat transfer systems by topology optimization of microstructural details

Joe Alexandersen, Boyan Stefanov Lazarov

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    Abstract

    The aim of this book chapter is to demonstrate a methodology for tailoring macroscale response by topology optimizing microstructural details. The microscale and macroscale response are completely coupled by treating the full model. The multiscale finite element method (MsFEM) for high-contrast material parameters is proposed to alleviate the high computational cost associated with solving the discrete systems arising during the topology optimization process. Problems within important engineering areas, heat transfer and linear elasticity, are considered for exemplifying the approach. It is demonstrated that it is important to account for the boundary effects to ensure prescribed behavior of the macrostructure. The obtained microstructures are designed for specific applications, in contrast to more traditional homogenization approaches where the microstructure is designed for specific material properties.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEngineering and Applied Sciences Optimization - Dedicated to the Memory of Professor M.G. Karlaftis
    PublisherSpringer Nature
    Pages267-288
    Number of pages22
    Volume38
    ISBN (Print)9783319183190
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, OPT-i 2014 - Kos, Greece
    Duration: 4 Jun 20146 Jun 2014

    Publication series

    NameComputational Methods in Applied Sciences
    Volume38
    ISSN (Print)1871-3033

    Conference

    Conference1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, OPT-i 2014
    Country/TerritoryGreece
    CityKos
    Period4/06/146/06/14

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