Optimal designs with topology optimisation
A.B.L. Frank (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
D. den Ouden-van der Horst – Coach (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
C. Vuik – Mentor (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
H.M. Schuttelaars – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
João Machado – Coach (Sioux Technologies B.V.)
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Abstract
The level-set approach in the field of topology optimisation has been studied thoroughly the last two decennia, but there is a lack of challenging standard benchmark problems. Besides two standard benchmark problems, this master's thesis tackles one difficult benchmark problem in particular: the inverter. For every benchmark the minimum compliance problem is solved numerically. A level-set based algorithm has been devised to detect if a structure has a discontinuity during the optimisation process. In addition to this, a prevention method is tested, yet the results are unsatisfactory.