4 papers
: A Dual Topological Derivative-Based Enriched Topology Optimization for Fracture Mitigation in 3-D Brittle Solids
Majd Kosta, Shangru Liu, Alejandro M. Aragón
We propose a fracture-mitigation topology optimization framework for 3-D brittle solids. The topology is described by a level set function parameterized by radial basis functions,…
Neural topology optimization: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Suryanarayanan Manoj Sanu, Alejandro M. Aragon, Miguel A. Bessa
Neural networks (NNs) hold great promise for advancing inverse design via topology optimization (TO), yet misconceptions about their application persist. This article focuses on ne…
Fracture metamaterials with on-demand crack paths enabled by bending
Lucie Domino, Mariam Beaure d'Augères, Jian Zhang +3
In many scenarios -- when we bite food or during a crash -- fracture is inevitable. Finding solutions to steer fracture to mitigate its impact or turn it into a purposeful function…
A measure for the impact of research
Alejandro M. Aragón
The last few years have seen the proliferation of measures that quantify the scientific output of researches. Yet, these measures focus on productivity, thus fostering the "publish…