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This chapter deals with topology design of thermomechanical actuators. The goal of shape optimization is to maximize the output displacement in a given direction on the boundary of the elastic body, which is submitted to a thermal excitation that induces a dilatation/contraction of the thermomechanical device. The optimal structure is identified by an elastic material distribution, while a very compliant (weak) material is used to mimic voids.
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Novotny, A.A., Sokołowski, J., Żochowski, A. (2019). Synthesis of Compliant Thermomechanical Actuators. In: Applications of the Topological Derivative Method. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 188. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05432-8_7
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