Truss Parametrization of Topology Optimization Results with Curve Skeletons and Meta Balls

Denk M, Rother K, Paetzold K (2022)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

Proceedings of the Design Society Cambridge University Press

Book Volume: 2

Pages Range: 363-372

DOI: 10.1017/pds.2022.38

Abstract

Truss-like shapes can occur in topology optimization described by an assembly of finite elements or its boundary represented as a polygon mesh. Such shape description does not cover a common engineering parametrization like the lines of a frame structure and its corresponding cross-section. This article addresses the truss-parametrization of such optimization using curve skeletons and Meta Balls. While the curve skeleton is common in the truss-parametrization, including Meta Balls can lead to an overall implicit and smooth shape description.

Authors with CRIS profile

Martin Denk Chair of Engineering Design

Involved external institutions

Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München DE Germany (DE) Technische Universität Dresden DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Denk, M., Rother, K., & Paetzold, K. (2022). Truss Parametrization of Topology Optimization Results with Curve Skeletons and Meta Balls. Proceedings of the Design Society, 2, 363-372. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/pds.2022.38

MLA:

Denk, Martin, Klemens Rother, and Kristin Paetzold. "Truss Parametrization of Topology Optimization Results with Curve Skeletons and Meta Balls." Proceedings of the Design Society 2 (2022): 363-372.

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