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Topology Optimization of Multi-material Structures Considering Inertial Loads
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    This paper presents a mathematical model for the topological optimization of multi-material structures under inertial load based on the guide-weight method, which aims to minimize structural compliance while adhering to volume constraints. The topological optimization problem of multi-material structures is decomposed into topological optimization problems of single-material structures. Rational approximation of material properties (RAMP) was used to express the nonlinear relationship between density and elastic modulus. The guide-weight method was employed to develop iterative expressions for design variables under inertial loads. Numerical examples demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in optimizing multi-material structures under inertial loads. The results show that the RAMP interpolation method produces clearer topology configurations with fewer gray units and reduces structural compliance (up to 35.2% in example 1) compared with other general interpolation models. The greater the influence of inertial load on the design area, the higher the elastic modulus of distributed material. A high ratio of modulus to density can significantly increase the stiffness of a structure.

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  • Online: November 13,2023
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