Enhanced ship cross-section design methodology using peridynamics topology optimization

A Kendibilir, A Kefal - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, peridynamics topology optimization (PD-TO) framework is implemented to
reduce the total weight of ship structures and increase their structural endurance against …

Coupling of bond-based peridynamics and continuous density-based topology optimization methods for effective design of three-dimensional structures with …

A Kendibilir, MH Bilgin, A Kefal - Engineering with Computers, 2024 - Springer
This study proposes continuous density-based three-dimensional topology optimization (TO)
approaches developed by coupling the peridynamic theory (PD) with optimality criteria (OC) …

Topology optimization of structures guarding against brittle fracture via peridynamics-based SIMP approach

W Zhang, Y Liu, J Zhang, J Li, X Guo… - Computer Methods in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fracture resistance of structures consisting of brittle materials is significantly important in
engineering practice. In this work, we explore the application of peridynamics (PD) in the …

Peridynamic analysis of thermomechanical effects in fracture toughening mechanisms of stop holes

E Yousefimiab, MF Basoglu, A Kefal - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a bond-based fully coupled thermomechanical peridynamic framework is
implemented to study the fracture toughening of stop-holes in brittle materials subjected to …

Lightweight design and topology optimization of marine structures using peridynamics

A Kendibilir, A Kefal - Advances in the analysis and design of …, 2023 - taylorfrancis.com
Reducing the structural weight of the engineering parts is one of the key concerns for
various manufacturing fields such as marine, aerospace, and automotive industries …