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Area of Science:

  • Computational Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The moving morphable component (MMC) method is gaining traction for topology optimization.
  • Components are fundamental to the MMC method's implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an MMC topology optimization method utilizing components with void structures.
  • To introduce a quantitative scaling factor without increasing design variables.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of component characteristics for MMC.
  • Presentation of a topology description function for void structures.
  • Optimization using minimum flexibility as the objective.

Main Results:

  • A short beam example demonstrated the impact of void structure scaling factors on topology.
  • An ideal topology structure was achieved with an appropriate scaling factor.
  • The importance of mesh density for void structure optimization was highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed MMC topology optimization method effectively uses void structures.
  • Selecting an appropriate scaling factor is critical for optimal results.
  • Careful consideration of mesh density is necessary for successful void structure optimization.