Algorithm-Driven Truss Topology Optimization for Additive Manufacturing

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-3-658-36210-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 201 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 306 g

Reihe: Research

Since Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques allow the manufacture of complex-shaped structures the combination of lightweight construction, topology optimization, and AM is of significant interest. Besides the established continuum topology optimization methods, less attention is paid to algorithm-driven optimization based on linear optimization, which can also be used for topology optimization of truss-like structures.

To overcome this shortcoming, we combined linear optimization, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), numerical shape optimization, and numerical simulation into an algorithm-driven product design process for additively manufactured truss-like structures. With our Ansys SpaceClaim add-in construcTOR, which is capable of obtaining ready-for-machine-interpretation CAD data of truss-like structures out of raw mathematical optimization data, the high performance of (heuristic-based) optimization algorithms implemented in linear programming software is now available to the CAD community.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reintjes, Christian

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Mathematik für Ingenieure
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Professionelle Anwendung Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Optimierung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Physical and Technical Background.- Optimization of Truss Structures.- Bridging Algorithm-Driven Truss Optimization and Additive Manufacturing.- Mixed-Integer Linear Programming for Truss Optimization.- CAD-Based Mathematical Optimization.- Computational Study.- Conclusion and Outlook.

Über Autor(innen)

Christian Reintjes received a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from University of Siegen in Germany. Following on from that, he worked as a research associate at the Institute of Technology Management where he worked towards his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, Christian works for SAP SE as an Expert in Digital Manufacturing and is based out of Walldorf.