Topology Optimization of 3D Printed Lattice Structures for Structural Applications KU Leuven
The rising capability of additive manufacturing technologies to produce metal lattice structures provides an attractive target for mechanical design due to their lightweight, anisotropic and inherently manufacturable properties. As part of a drive towards optimized, lattice-embedded structures, this thesis presents a way to simulate mechanical lattice behaviour through a combination of classical beam elements and a joint element produced by a ...