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Efficient topology optimization using compatibility projection in micromechanical homogenization

Computational Engineering, Finance, and Science 2022-06-20 v2

Abstract

The adjoint method allows efficient calculation of the gradient with respect to the design variables of a topology optimization problem. This method is almost exclusively used in combination with traditional Finite-Element-Analysis, whereas Fourier-based solvers have recently shown large efficiency gains for homogenization problems. In this paper, we derive the discrete adjoint method for Fourier-based solvers that employ compatibility projection. We demonstrate the method on the optimization of composite materials and auxetic metamaterials, where void regions are modelled with zero stiffness.

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@article{arxiv.2107.04123,
  title  = {Efficient topology optimization using compatibility projection in micromechanical homogenization},
  author = {Indre Jödicke and Richard J. Leute and Till Junge and Lars Pastewka},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2107.04123},
  year   = {2022}
}

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17 pages, 5 figures

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