Topology optimisation of simple structural elements using ANSYS

J.C.  Howie; A.A. Abdel-Wahab

Topology optimisation of simple structural elements using ANSYS

J.C. Howie, A.A. Abdel-Wahab

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Abstract

This research focuses on the topology optimisation of cantilever beams using ANSYS Workbench. After generating five optimised topologies spanning from 50% to 90% mass retained, it was found that as more mass was removed from the structure the greater the deflection and maximum stress of the beam would be.
The optimised topologies were 3D Printed and loaded to determine the free-end displacement. The results from this experiment showed that all the beams deflected around the same amount proving that up to 50% of the mass of the structure could be removed with little consequence to the overall maximum deflection of the beam.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Materials Science & Smart Materials (MMSM)
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Materials Science and Smart Materials
Editors	Abdul Ghani Olabi
Place of Publication	Paisley
Publisher	University of the West of Scotland
Pages	387-392
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	9781903978634
Publication status	Published - 7 Aug 2018
Event	5th International Conference on Material Science and Smart Materials - University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Aug 2018 → 10 Aug 2018 http://www.mssm2018.uws.ac.uk/ (Conference website.) http://www.mssm2018.uws.ac.uk/

Conference

Conference	5th International Conference on Material Science and Smart Materials
Abbreviated title	MSSM 2018
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Paisley
Period	7/08/18 → 10/08/18
Internet address	http://www.mssm2018.uws.ac.uk/ (Conference website.) http://www.mssm2018.uws.ac.uk/

Keywords

topology optimisation
finite-element
ANSYS
cantilever beams

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Howie, JC & Abdel-Wahab, AA 2018, Topology optimisation of simple structural elements using ANSYS. in AG Olabi (ed.), Materials Science & Smart Materials (MMSM): Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Materials Science and Smart Materials. University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, pp. 387-392, 5th International Conference on Material Science and Smart Materials, Paisley, United Kingdom, 7/08/18.

Topology optimisation of simple structural elements using ANSYS. / Howie, J.C. ; Abdel-Wahab, A.A.
Materials Science & Smart Materials (MMSM): Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Materials Science and Smart Materials. ed. / Abdul Ghani Olabi. Paisley: University of the West of Scotland, 2018. p. 387-392.

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