Design for composites: Tailor-made, bio-inspired topology optimization for fiber-reinforced plastics

Völkl H, Wartzack S (2018)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2018

Event location: Dubrovnik HR

DOI: 10.21278/idc.2018.0126

Abstract

A bio-inspired topology optimization approach with simultaneous fiber orientation optimization for fiber-reinforced plastics is introduced. To scrutinize the optimization potential of the new approach when compared to methods not considering fiber orientation during the optimization process, a case study using a bike rocker arm is presented. In this study, slightly better stiffness behavior of the new approach compared to its counterparts could be observed. However, as far as strength behavior (matrix failure) is concerned, significant gains could be achieved, both in numbers and visually.

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APA:

Völkl, H., & Wartzack, S. (2018). Design for composites: Tailor-made, bio-inspired topology optimization for fiber-reinforced plastics. In Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 - 15th International Design Conference. Dubrovnik, HR.

MLA:

Völkl, Harald, and Sandro Wartzack. "Design for composites: Tailor-made, bio-inspired topology optimization for fiber-reinforced plastics." Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 - 15th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik 2018.

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