| Title |
Topology Optimization of Beam with Web-Opening of Various Shapes |
| Authors |
Lee Dong-Kyu ; Shin Soo-Mi |
| Keywords |
Topology Optimization ; Design Domain Concept ; Density Distribution Method ; Web-opening ; Size and Shape |
| Abstract |
Structural topology optimization design has been carried out by various methods with respect to material distributions. In range of the design domain concept, the density distribution method of Bendsøe has been recently often used because of engineering's and manufactural superiority of optimal solutions. In general, it is assumed in this method that material densities are continuously and constantly distributed on initial design domain. It means that intermediate(0 In this study, the topology optimization design of beam with web-openings of various sizes and shapes is carried out using the density distribution method in order to apply proper web-openings in structural design. With respect to safe, functional, and economical design of structure, the topology optimization design provides information to appropriate decision of the size and shape of web-opening. |