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Topology Optimization of Microstructures for Multi-Functional Graded Composites

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Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are inhomogeneous composites which are characterized by gradual variation in their physical properties. This study proposes a computational approach based on the bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO) for topologically designing microstructures of such materials with multi-functional properties, e.g. bulk modulus and thermal conductivity. It is assumed that the base cells are composed of two constituents. The smooth transition between adjacent base cells is realized by considering three base cells at each stage of the optimization. Effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed approach has been demonstrated by several numerical examples.

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  1. Centre for Innovative Structures and Materials, School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, 3001, VIC, Australia

    A. Radman, X. Huang & Y. M. Xie

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  2. School Science, Inform., Tech. & Engg., Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

    Ning Ruan

  3. Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

    Wenxun Xing

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Radman, A., Huang, X., Xie, Y.M. (2015). Topology Optimization of Microstructures for Multi-Functional Graded Composites. In: Gao, D., Ruan, N., Xing, W. (eds) Advances in Global Optimization. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 95. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08377-3_27

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