Explicit topology optimization method is attracting more and more attention in recent years
due to its obvious advantages. Among them, the most vigorous explicit topology optimization …

In this paper, a geometrically nonlinear topology optimization method is presented for three-
dimensional structures using moving morphable bars. The explicit geometrical shapes of …

Increasing the working stroke of compliant mechanisms in a limited space has always been
an important topic in mechanics. One effective method is to develop a more fundamental …

Topology optimization can generate the innovative material layout to meet the performance
demands. Meanwhile, the computational programs with educational purposes were also …

Topology optimization based on moving morphable components efficiently generates a
topology that is expressed by a few geometrical design variables. However, conventional …

Hollow structures show higher performance and more easily satisfy lightweight requirements
than solid structures in engineering. However, hollow optimized results obtained by topology …

The membrane-embedded model can be efficiently used in the finite element analysis of
composite structures considering geometrical nonlinearity because of its practicability. This …

The application of geometrically nonlinear topology optimization under large deformations in
engineering is seriously hindered by its excessive time consumption. To this end, a fidelity …

In this study, we propose an explicit topology optimization approach for multi-material
composite structures that considers both geometric and material nonlinearities. Our method …

In this work, Non-penalisation Smooth-Edged Material Distribution for Optimising Topology
(np-SEMDOT) algorithm was developed as an alternative to well-established Topology …