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Topology design of truss structures

In: Topology Optimization

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  • Martin P. Bendsøe

    (Technical University of Denmark, Department of Mathematics)

  • Ole Sigmund

    (Technical University of Denmark, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics)

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Topology optimization of trusses in the form of grid-like continua is a classical subject in structural design. The study of fundamental properties of optimal grid like continua was pioneered by Michell (1904), but this interesting field has only much later developed into what is now the well-established lay-out theory for frames and flexural systems [3], [27]. The application of numerical methods to discrete truss topology problems and similar structural systems has a shorter history with early contributions in, for example, Dorn, Gomory & Greenberg (1964) and Fleron (1964) (see also [32]). The development of computationally efficient methods is not only of great importance for the truss topology problem in itself. It is likewise of interest for solving the reduced problems which arise in the study of simultaneous design of material and structure, as described in Chap. 3.4.

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  • Martin P. Bendsøe & Ole Sigmund, 2004. "Topology design of truss structures," Springer Books, in: Topology Optimization, edition 0, chapter 4, pages 221-259, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-662-05086-6_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-05086-6_4
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