Multiobjective Structure Topology Optimization of Wind Turbine Brake Pads Considering Thermal-Structural Coupling and Brake Vibration

Figure 8

Contours of equivalent strain and stress after verification of reconstructed model.

(a) Equivalent strain (retardation pressure surface)

(b) Equivalent strain (brake disc contact surface)

(c) Equivalent stress (retardation pressure surface)

(d) Equivalent strain (brake disc contact surface)