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A generalized shape function approach for multimaterial topology optimization
Swagatam Islam Sarkar, Nikhil Singh, Anupam Saxena +1
This paper presents a generalized shape function (gSF) approach for multi-material topology optimization that utilizes a compact design space to produce optimized configurations fe…
Normalized field product approach: A parameter-free density evaluation method for close-to-binary solutions in topology optimization with embedded length scale
Nikhil Singh, Prabhat Kumar, Anupam Saxena
This paper provides a normalized field product approach for topology optimization to achieve close-to-binary optimal designs. The method employs a parameter-free density measure th…
Topology optimization of contact-aided compliant mechanisms for tracing multi-kink paths
Prabhat Kumar, Roger A Sauer, Anupam Saxena
This paper presents a topology optimization approach to design 2D contact-aided compliant mechanisms (CCMs) that can trace the desired output paths with more than one kink while ex…
PyHexTop: a compact Python code for topology optimization using hexagonal elements
Aditi Agarwal, Anupam Saxena, Prabhat Kumar
Python serves as an open-source and cost-effective alternative to the MATLAB programming language. This paper introduces a concise topology optimization Python code, named ``\textt…
Topology Optimization with Tetra-kai-decahedra and Spheroidal Masks
Nikhil Singh, Anupam Saxena
A novel meshing scheme, based on regular tetra-kai-decahedron, also referred to as truncated octahedron, cells is presented for use in spatial topology optimization. A tetra-kai-de…
Compliant Constant Output/ Input Force Mechanisms- Topology Optimization with Contact
B V S Nagendra Reddy, Vitthal Manohar Khatik, Burkhard Corves +1
We synthesize monolithic topologies of constant output (CoFM) and input (CiFM) force mechanisms. During synthesis, we capture all possible aspects of member deformation including f…