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In this chapter, we discuss some extensions to topology optimization methods for designing compliant mechanisms. The computational efficiency of level set-based topology optimization methods and geometric nonlinearity-, reliability- and multimaterial-based design problems, are discussed in detail. Some benchmark design problems are used to demonstrate the validity of the proposed methods.

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  1. Guangdong Key Laboratory of Precision Equipment and Manufacturing Technology, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

    Xianmin Zhang & Benliang Zhu

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Zhang, X., Zhu, B. (2018). Extensions. In: Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0432-3_5

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