Definition
Topology optimization based on explicit geometry description is defined as a structural topology optimization paradigm where structural topology/geometry is described in an explicit way. The so-called Moving Morphable Components/Voids (MMC/MMV) method, geometry projection method, and B-spline based topological derivative method can all be ascribed to this solution paradigm. Since these methods have the potential to reduce the number of design variables associated with numerical optimization and establish a direct link with the computer aided design/engineering (CAD/CAE) systems, recent years witnessed a growing interest in developing topology optimization methods based on explicit geometry description.
Introduction
Traditional topology optimization approaches, for example, Solid Isotropic...
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Guo, X., Zhang, W., Du, Z. (2019). Topology Optimization Based on Explicit Geometry Description. In: Altenbach, H., Öchsner, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Continuum Mechanics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53605-6_248-1
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