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A Review on Applications of Topology Optimization


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1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, LDRP - Institute of Technology and Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
2 Remote Handling and Robotics Technology Development Division, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
     

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The main objective of Topology Optimization is optimal distribution of material in a given design space sustaining the applied load under given limiting conditions. It is a widely used design tool. It covers various fields like machine designing, aerospace, nano-optics, architecture, fluids, thermofluids, civil, frequency analysis etc. In this paper, the important role played by the topology optimization in different areas is discussed and focus is given on industrial, defence, space, and fusion application. This paper also gives insight about different types of advanced algorithmic methods used in topology optimization.

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Topology, Optimization, Algorithms, Load.
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Authors

Ratna A. Rajgor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, LDRP - Institute of Technology and Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
M. Manoah Stephen
Remote Handling and Robotics Technology Development Division, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Krishan Kumar Gotewal
Remote Handling and Robotics Technology Development Division, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Hitesh K. Patel
Department of Mechanical Engineering, LDRP - Institute of Technology and Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Abstract


The main objective of Topology Optimization is optimal distribution of material in a given design space sustaining the applied load under given limiting conditions. It is a widely used design tool. It covers various fields like machine designing, aerospace, nano-optics, architecture, fluids, thermofluids, civil, frequency analysis etc. In this paper, the important role played by the topology optimization in different areas is discussed and focus is given on industrial, defence, space, and fusion application. This paper also gives insight about different types of advanced algorithmic methods used in topology optimization.

Keywords


Topology, Optimization, Algorithms, Load.

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