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Topology optimization of compliant mechanisms using the homogenization method |
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| Authors: | Shinji Nishiwaki Mary I Frecker Seungjae Min Noboru Kikuchi |
| Abstract: | A procedure to obtain a topology of an optimal structure considering flexibility is presented. The methodology is based on a mutual energy concept for formulation of flexibility and the homogenization method. A multi-objective optimization problem is formulated as an application of compliant mechanism design. Some examples of the design of compliant mechanisms for plane structures are presented. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
| Keywords: | optimal design topology optimization compliant mechanisms homogenization method mutual energy |