A Robust Approach to Topology Optimization Accounting for Geometric Imperfections (Een robuuste aanpak voor topologische optimalisatie rekening houdend met geometrische imperfecties) KU Leuven
Performance and cost efficiency are important demands in the design of civil structures such as bridges and high-rise buildings. This thesis investigates topology optimization as a tool for achieving these goals during the design process. In order to determine the best structural layout, topology optimization seeks the optimal material distribution in a predefined design domain using numerical optimization. Besides the efficiency and performance ...