Optimization techniques

Challenges

With an eye for practical application, like these, we develop new algorithms for topology optimization focusing on:

• Sensitivity analysis;
• Re-analysis of designs;
• Very large systems in a hierarchal structure;
• Manufacturability;
• Designing with uncertainties.

An additional challenge in topology optimization is the multiphysical nature of microsystems.

A topology optimization of a multiphysical problem, a shape memory alloy.

Aircraft movables

This research project will focus on the development of topology optimization techniques for aircraft movables, like wing flaps.

• Topology optimization of aircraft movables

Stress constraints

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• Topology optimization with stress constraints

Level-set optimization and geometrical nonlinearities

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• Level-set optimization and geometrical nonlinearities