TY - GEN
T1 - Application of topology optimization in product design and manufacturing
AU - Ragai, Ihab
AU - Tempelman, Harry
AU - Kirby, David
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - This paper deals with the utilization of topology optimization in the design process. Topology optimization is considered the most challenging task in the structural design optimization problems because the general layout of the structure is not known; however, implementing it in the conceptual design stage has proven to reduce the cost and development time. In this paper, the design process is briefly discussed emphasizing the use of topology optimization in the conceptual design stage. Also, the mathematical formulation for topology optimization with material density contours is presented. Furthermore, two industrial case studies, related to off-road mining and construction trucks, are discussed where the use of topology optimization has proven to dramatically improve an existing design and significantly decrease the development time of a new design.
AB - This paper deals with the utilization of topology optimization in the design process. Topology optimization is considered the most challenging task in the structural design optimization problems because the general layout of the structure is not known; however, implementing it in the conceptual design stage has proven to reduce the cost and development time. In this paper, the design process is briefly discussed emphasizing the use of topology optimization in the conceptual design stage. Also, the mathematical formulation for topology optimization with material density contours is presented. Furthermore, two industrial case studies, related to off-road mining and construction trucks, are discussed where the use of topology optimization has proven to dramatically improve an existing design and significantly decrease the development time of a new design.
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U2 - 10.1115/MSEC2011-50049
DO - 10.1115/MSEC2011-50049
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:82455186094
SN - 9780791844304
T3 - ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011
SP - 119
EP - 126
BT - ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011
T2 - ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011
Y2 - 13 June 2011 through 17 June 2011
ER -