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Title: Topology optimization of finite strain viscoplastic systems under transient loads [Dynamic topology optimization based on finite strain visco-plasticity]

Journal Article · · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5789· OSTI ID:1432978
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  1. Lund Univ. (Sweden). Division of Solid Mechanics
  2. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States). Center for Design and Optimization

In this paper, a transient finite strain viscoplastic model is implemented in a gradient-based topology optimization framework to design impact mitigating structures. The model's kinematics relies on the multiplicative split of the deformation gradient, and the constitutive response is based on isotropic hardening viscoplasticity. To solve the mechanical balance laws, the implicit Newmark-beta method is used together with a total Lagrangian finite element formulation. The optimization problem is regularized using a partial differential equation filter and solved using the method of moving asymptotes. Sensitivities required to solve the optimization problem are derived using the adjoint method. To demonstrate the capability of the algorithm, several protective systems are designed, in which the absorbed viscoplastic energy is maximized. Finally, the numerical examples demonstrate that transient finite strain viscoplastic effects can successfully be combined with topology optimization.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; Swedish Research Council (SRC)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344; 2015-05134
OSTI ID:
1432978
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-739019
Journal Information:
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 114, Issue 13; ISSN 0029-5981
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 28 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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