Tsavdaridis, KD, Kingman, JJ and Toropov, VV (2015) Application of Structural Topology Optimization to Perforated Steel Beams. Computers and Structures, 158. 108 - 123. ISSN 0045-7949
Abstract
This paper focuses on the application of structural topology optimisation technique to design steel perforated I-sections as a first attempt to replace the traditional cellular beams. An optimum web opening configuration is suggested based on the results of parametric studies. A FE analysis is further employed to determine the performance of the optimised beam in comparison to the conventional widely used cellular type beam. It is found that the optimised beam overperforms in terms of load carrying capacities, deformations and stress intensities. Barriers to the implementation of the topology optimisation technique to the routine design of beam web are highlighted.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015, The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
Keywords: | Castellated; Cellular; Novel Web Opening; Structural Topology Optimisation; SIMP Method; Opening Configuration |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) > Institute for Resilient Infrastructure (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Jun 2015 11:12 |
Last Modified: | 31 Jul 2015 10:43 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2015.05.004 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.compstruc.2015.05.004 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:85745 |