Wind load modeling for topology optimization of continuum structures

Topology optimization of two and three dimensional structures subject to dead and wind loading is considered. The wind loading is introduced into the formulation by using standard expressions for the drag force, and a strategy is devised so that wind pressure is ignored where there is no surface obstructing the wind. A minimum compliance design...

Multigrid Implementation of Cellular Automata for Topology Optimisation of Continuum Structures with Design Dependent loads

Topology optimisation of continuum structures has become mature enough to be often applied in industry and continues to attract the attention of researchers and software companies in various engineering fields. Traditionally, most available algorithms for solving topology optimisation problems are based on the global solution approach and...