On the Topology Optimization of Elastic Supporting Structures under Thermomechanical Loads

Figure 6

Optimized results of minimizing compliance under different loads.

(a) C, = 20N/mm. Optimized volume fraction 50%. Maximum Stress 154 MPa

(b) C, = 20N/mm. Optimized volume fraction 50%. Maximum stress 166.4 MPa

(c) C, = 20N/mm. Optimized volume fraction 41.7%. Maximum stress 200 MPa

(d) C, = 20N/mm. Optimized volume fraction 35.8%. Maximum stress 200 MPa

(e) C, = 40N/mm. Optimized volume fraction 50%. Maximum stress 200 MPa

(f) C, = 200N/mm. Optimized volume fraction 50%. Maximum stress 812.4 MPa