Research Article

On the Topology Optimization of Elastic Supporting Structures under Thermomechanical Loads

Table 1

Constant parameters list.

Young’s modulus (Pa)
Thermal expansion coefficient (°C−1)
Length of bar (m)
Cross-sectional area (m2)
Upper limit of stress in nondesignable domain (MPa)
Upper limit of design domain’s volume (m3)
Lower limit of design variables (m2)
Upper limit of design variables (m2)