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Farsangi, Hossein E. "Topological optimisation of double layer grids using genetic algorithm." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2002. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/750/.
Full textHe, Shiye. "Topological optimisation of artificial neural networks for financial asset forecasting." Thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London), 2015. http://etheses.lse.ac.uk/3225/.
Full textDa, Daicong. "Topological optimization of complex heterogeneous materials." Thesis, Paris Est, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018PESC1102/document.
Full textMechanical and physical properties of complex heterogeneous materials are determined on one hand by the composition of their constituents, but can on the other hand be drastically modified by their microstructural geometrical shape. Topology optimization aims at defining the optimal structural or material geometry with regards to specific objectives under mechanical constraints like equilibrium and boundary conditions. Recently, the development of 3D printing techniques and other additive manufacturing processes have made possible to manufacture directly the designed materials from a numerical file, opening routes for totally new designs. The main objectives of this thesis are to develop modeling and numerical tools to design new materials using topology optimization. More specifically, the following aspects are investigated. First, topology optimization in mono-scale structures is developed. We primarily present a new evolutionary topology optimization method for design of continuum structures with smoothed boundary representation and high robustness. In addition, we propose two topology optimization frameworks in design of material microstructures for extreme effective elastic modulus or negative Poisson's ratio. Next, multiscale topology optimization of heterogeneous materials is investigated. We firstly present a concurrent topological design framework of 2D and 3D macroscopic structures and the underlying three or more phases material microstructures. Then, multiscale topology optimization procedures are conducted not only for heterogeneous materials but also for mesoscopic structures in the context of non-separated scales. A filter-based nonlocal homogenization framework is adopted to take into account strain gradient. Finally, we investigate the use of topology optimization in the context of fracture resistance of heterogeneous structures and materials. We propose a first attempt for the extension of the phase field method to viscoelastic materials. In addition, Phase field methods for fracture able to take into account initiation, propagation and interactions of complex both matrix and interfacial micro cracks networks are adopted to optimally design the microstructures to improve the fracture resistance
Vopařil, Jan. "Tvarová optimalizace klikového hřídele leteckého motoru." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2011. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-229512.
Full textDu, Jia-Zheng. "Methods and software development for sectional and topological optimization of frame structures." Reims, 2004. http://theses.univ-reims.fr/exl-doc/GED00000024.pdf.
Full textTo satisfy the requirement on computation and optimization of frame structures in the engineering field, some sectional and topological optimization methods of frame structures are studied and a relevant software based on the present study is developed using the MSC/Patran&Nastran software as platform. Combining the optimality criteria method and the mathematical programming method, several methods are adopted to deal with the constraints with different properties. The original sectional optimization model is transformed into a dual problem according to the dual theory in order to reduce the number of the design variables so speed up the resolution. The methods of Approximate Scaling Step and Deletion of Negative Constraints also largely improve the efficiency. Based on the ICM (Independent Continuous Mapping) method, a topological optimization model with continuous topological variables (between 0 and 1 instead of 0 or 1) is built. In order to quickly and accurately obtain the optimum topological structures, three criteria are introduced and a self-adaptive algorithm is proposed. To deal with the elements with their null topological variable, the weak material method is proposed and compared with the tiny section method. The topological optimization for multi-loading cases is studied with three conditions: the local stress constraints, the global displacement constraints and their combination. According to the above methods, the MSC/Patran&Nastran software is secondly developed. The examples clearly show the notable improvement of the efficiency and accuracy
Laszczyk, Laurent. "Homogénéisation et optimisation topologique de panneaux architecturés." Phd thesis, Université de Grenoble, 2011. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00721807.
Full textRakotondrainibe, Lalaina. "Optimisation topologique des liaisons dans les systèmes mécaniques." Thesis, Institut polytechnique de Paris, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020IPPAX101.
Full textTopology optimization is commonly used for mechanical parts. It usually involves a single part and connections to other parts are assumed to be fixed. This thesis proposes an other approach of topology optimization in which connections are design variables, as well as the structure. We focus on standard long bolt with prestressed state. This connection model is idealized to be enough representative but computationally cheap. The idealized model is complemented with mechanical constraints specific to the bolt.The problem is to optimize concurrently the topology and the geometry of a structure, on the one hand, and the locations and the number of bolts, on the other hand. The elastic structure is represented by a level-set function and is optimized with Hadamard's boundary variation method. The locations are optimized using a parametric gradient-based algorithm. The concept of topological derivative is adapted to add a small idealized bolt at the best location with the optimal orientation, and thus optimizes the number of bolts. This coupled topology optimization (shape and connections) is illustrated with 2d and 3d academic test cases. It is then applied on a simplified industrial test case. The coupling provides more satisfactory performance of a part than shape optimization with fixed connections. The approach presented in this work is therefore one step closer to the optimization of assembled systems
Doutre, Pierre-Thomas. "Comment intégrer et faire émerger des structures architecturées dans l'optimisation de pièces pour la fabrication additive par faisceaux d’électrons." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018GREAI039.
Full textThanks to additive manufacturing, it is now possible to manufacture new geometric shapes. The prospects offered by the methods of conventional and additive manufacturing are very different. Highly constrained design proposals can become much freer with additive manufacturing. The freedom it offers brings forward a multitude of possibilities. In this manuscript, we focused on a particular type of structures (the octetruss) as well as the use of EBM (Electron Beam Melting) of ARCAM as a means of manufacturing. The work presented in this thesis was carried out in the laboratories G-SCOP and SIMAP as well as in partnership with the company POLY-SHAPE. This manuscript focuses on three main points.The first of which is the action of emergence of lattice structures during the design process. For this, two existing approaches are detailed. The first uses topological optimization and the second is based on the concept of equivalent material. Following these, there are two methodologies used to identify areas in which the integration of lattice structures is possible and appropriate. The first consists of creating the different zones by relying on a stress field resulting from a finite element calculation, the second establishes the different zones using a topological optimization result. This second methodology is applied to an industrial case study.Secondly, we study how to fill the different areas with appropriate lattice structures by focusing first on their generation. Particular emphasis is placed on the intersection of the various bars by the establishment of spheres. A methodology for generating rounded-shape is also proposed. A study is carried out on all the parameters and information in order to integrate a lattice structure to a given area. This study leads to a proposed methodology that is applied to an industrial case study.Finally, aspects related to manufacturing are taken into account. For this, we consider different limits of the EBM manufacturing and what they mean for lattice structures; such as maximum achievable dimensions or thermal problems. A study to predict powder removal in order to extract the fabricated structure is performed. Mechanical tests are carried out. Our results are compared to those obtained in other works. The impact of curve on the mechanical behavior of a product is discussed
Kulshreshtha, Kshitij. "Modelling and optimisation of the design and topology of flexible frames with rigid joints." Doctoral thesis, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät II, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.18452/16230.
Full textStructural optimisation currently relies heavily on methods based on discretisation. In simpler cases like the simulation of frames and trusses, where discretisation is not necessary, only the elongation or compression is considered and the joints are free, like ball and socket joints, in order to avoid bending the trusses. In this dissertation a discretisation free method for the modelling and optimisation of frames is developed which considers bending of the beams along with compression or elongation with joints between the beams being rigid. Rigid joints are commonly the result of welding two beams together or connecting them using mutiple rivets. The optimisation problems, both state and design optimisation, are formulated via the total elastic energy and the work done by external forces. Moreover, for the optimal sizing problem a topological sensitivity for introduction of new beams between any two arbitrary positions in the frame is discussed.
Morretton, Elodie. "Une démarche de conception de pièces légères pour la fabrication additive basée sur l'optimisation topologique." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018GREAI017.
Full textAdditive manufacturing processes have been growing in recent years. Many industries seek to assess their potentials. These new technologies involve changes in terms of manufacturing but also in terms of designing. This work is interested in this second aspect. It brings answers to the following research question:What methodological guide to follow for a study whose goal is to redesign pieces in order to approach the optimum in terms of mass?To answer to this question, the problem is decomposed into several sub questions. These questions must fill the identified lacks in the state of the art, and deal with topological optimization parameters or reconstructions techniques for example. Several case studies are realized to answer to these sub questions and to list the critical points. This work is realized in partnership with an aerospace company: Zodiac Seats France. This allowed us to work on existing parts which have a certain complexity level. Two types of studies can be distinguished:- Basic study: to experiment different strategies and to make variation on the parameter choices rapidly.- Practical study: to check on more complex cases if there is a convergence with basic study conclusions.Then, a detailed description of a design method for additive manufacturing is provided. It is composed in 5 phases:- Evaluation of parts potential.- Model of parts.- Optimization of parts with topological optimization tools: obtaining the shape of the parts.- Reconstruction of parts from the topological result: integration of manufacturing constraints.- Optimization of reconstructed parts with dimensional optimization tools: refinement of the dimensions of reconstructed parts.Between these phases, checked step are added, based on finite element analysis. This method is built on practical observations obtained from the different case studies. For each phase, a set of recommendations is provided to help designers to design lightweight parts. Finally, this descriptive method is given to a novice designer to have the method tested. The aim of this test is having a new vision on this detailed method and identifying points to be improved. At the achievement of this design work, the designer noticed several missing points as well as several weaknesses in the method argument. His observations and his opinions gave us to take a step back from our work.The major contributions of this work are:- The description of a detailed method in 5 large phases.- In this method, there are several key steps : 1 step of evaluation of parts potential with regard to additive manufacturing as well as two complementary steps of optimization (shape and dimensions)- The perimeter of the parts study must be delimited clearly (isolated parts or in the mechanism),- The identification of the stages in which the manufacturing constraints have to be integrated- The position of the designer to the method heart: digital tools realize only one part of the design work
Grossberg, Shenan. "The optimisation of hydrodynamic vortex separators for removal of solids from wastewater, using the continuous adjoint method with topology modification." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10871/28756.
Full textPayne, Rozetta Mary Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering UNSW. "A knowledge-based engineering tool for aiding in the conceptual design of composite yachts." Publisher:University of New South Wales. Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, 2008. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/41229.
Full textZhao, Zhidong. "Optimisation d'antennes et de réseaux d'antennes planaires par gradient de forme et ensembles de niveaux (Level Sets)." Thesis, Nice, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015NICE4097.
Full textThe objective of this thesis work is to find the optimal shape of planar antenna elements and arrays from imposed constraints (e.g. desired or imposed radiation patterns, gain or directivity) or to reconstruct the shape from experimental measurements. The optimization algorithm is based on the gradient-type method and an active contour reconstruction by means of the Level Set method. The forward problem is solved using an integral formulation of the EM problem with finite element discretization. The shape gradient is computed using two different methods: one is finite differential method based on nodal point mesh derivation with an infinitesimal modification of the triangular elements on the contour along the outward normal direction, another the topological shape gradient, which is computed based on a topological deformation on a contour. A narrow band level set method has been developed to evolve the contour of antennas and arrays using the deformation velocity computed from the shape gradient. Different configurations of antennas and antenna arrays are studied for investigating the performance of the optimization algorithm. Frequency hopping and multi-frequency techniques have been used for optimizing the shape within a frequency band. Shape optimization for planar antenna miniaturization has a large number of applications, particularly, for reflectarrays
Hafidi, Alaoui Hamza. "Imagerie topologique ultrasonore des milieux périodiques." Thesis, Bordeaux, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019BORD0388/document.
Full textThe detection, localization and monitoring of the evolution of defects in periodic media and waveguides is a major issue in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Wave propagation in such media is complex, for example when the velocity depends on the frequency (dispersion) or direction of propagation (anisotropy). The signature of the defect can also be "embedded" in the acoustic field reflected by the structure (reverberation or multiple diffusion). It is to answer these stakes of the size that the Topological Optimization (TO) has been adapted to the problems of diffraction of the acoustic waves by infinitesimal defects in order to obtain reflectivity images of the inspected media. The method can be applied to all kinds of media, regardless of their complexity, provided an exact simulation of the wave propagation in a reference medium (without defects) is performed. Inspired by the TO, the work of this thesis proposes to implement qualitative imaging methods adapted to the specificities of Phononic Crystals (PC) and waveguides. First, we focus on the description of the mathematical formalism of Topological Optimization and Full-Waveform Inversion (FWI). Although these methods do not try to solve the same inverse problems, we highlight their similarities. In a second step, we apply Topological Imaging (TI) to the inspection in pulse-echo configuration of weakly heterogeneous media. Thirdly, we draw inspiration from TI to define a new variant of this method called Hybrid Topological Imaging (HTI).We apply these methods for the pulse-echo configuration inspection of PCs created by steel rods immersed in water.We compare the performance of these methods according to the kind of defects in the PC. Numerical simulations for some case studies are supported by conclusive experimental trials. In a fourth step, we adapt the TI to a pitch-catch configuration in order to implement a new method of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of waveguides. In this regard, we have developed a new imaging method that is better suited than TI to pitch-catch configurations
Vilamot, Raphaël. "Optimisation de la configuration magnétique d'un propulseur à effet Hall par résolution du problème magnétostatique inverse." Phd thesis, Toulouse, INPT, 2012. http://oatao.univ-toulouse.fr/14668/1/vilamot.pdf.
Full textOrquéra, Myriam. "Conception pour la fabrication additive : approche méthodologique pour les systèmes mécaniques multicorps." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Toulon, 2019. http://bu.univ-tln.fr/userfiles/file/intranet/travuniv/theses/sciences/2019/2019_Orquera_Myriam.pdf.
Full textTopological optimization (TO) is a mathematical tool used to obtain an optimal distribution of material density. From a given volume, subjected to loads, the TO leads to a concept of part fulfilling an objective and respecting constraints. The optimized part shapes are often too complex to be manufacturable thanks conventional processes. Additive manufacturing (AM) allows the material to be deposited where it is needed. Consequently, the choice of AM to manufacture topological optimized parts is often wise. In scientific literature, published design methods often remain applied to a single mechanical part, with few articles dealing with the design optimization of a product. The purpose of this PhD is to suggest a design method of an additively manufactured multibody mechanical system. It is composed of parts linked together and have relative motions. For this purpose, and in order to take advantage of all the possibilities of the AM, this manuscript suggests in a first step a classification of the optimizations achievable during the design of a product. Three optimizations are identified: architectural optimization, functional optimization and topological optimization. Both the application timeline and a demonstration of the contributions of each optimization are established. In a second step, a topology optimization methodology of multibody systems (denoted TOMS for Topological Optimization of a Mechanical System) is developed to take into account the interaction of the mass and inertia decrease on each part of the system. An organization chart is introduced. It presents a method of loop optimization in order to take into account new boundary conditions. Then, different paths for managing the impact of inertia are shown. Finally, a path ranking taking into account the objectives of the designer is proposed and some optimization principles are suggested. At last, these three optimizations are one step in the process of designing a product. In order to achieve this step with all the skills and knowledge in AM, a global design methodology is proposed. This methodology helps designers to design a single part as well as a multi-body mechanical system, from the specifications to final product
Caubet, Fabien. "Détection d’un objet immergé dans un fluide." Thesis, Pau, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012PAUU3006/document.
Full textThis dissertation takes place in the mathematic field called shape optimization. More precisely, we focus on a detecting inverse problem using shape calculus and asymptotic analysis. The aim is to localize an object immersed in a viscous, incompressible and stationary fluid. This work was motivated by the following main questions:– can we localize an obstacle immersed in a fluid from a boundary measurement?– can we reconstruct numerically this object, i.e. be close to its localization and its shape, from this measure?– can we know how many objects are included in the fluid using this measure?The results are described in the five chapters of the thesis:– the first one gives a mathematical framework in order to prove the existence of the shape derivatives oforder one and two in the frame of the detection of inclusions;– the second one analyzes the detection problem using geometric shape optimization: an identifiabilityresult is proved, the shape gradient of several shape functionals is characterized and the instability of thisinverse problem is proved;– the chapter 3 uses our theoretical results in order to reconstruct numerically some objets immersed in a fluid using a shape gradient algorithm;– the fourth chapter analyzes the detection of small inclusions in a fluid using the topological shape optimization : the topological gradient of a Kohn-Vogelius shape functional is characterized;– the last chapter uses this theoretical expression in order to determine numerically the number and the location of some small obstacles immersed in a fluid using a topological gradient algorithm
Deneffle, Romain. "Définition d'une méthodologie d'allègement de structures sous contrainte de rigidité fonctionnelle, cas d'une machine-outil." Thesis, Université Clermont Auvergne (2017-2020), 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017CLFAC022.
Full textIn response to the increase of environmental and economic constraints in industry, the issue of reducing and controlling energy consumption is highlighted in machine tool context. This thesis is part of the Green HSM project carried out by the PCI-SCEMM company with the aim of reducing the energy consumption of a machine tool by 30%. The study focused on the specific topic of lightweight design. The objective is to design machine tool structures with the smallest mass while maintaining functional rigidity.Two methods of lightening structures are proposed in the framework of this thesis. The first one presents a method for optimizing the structure of machine tools by stress analysis. This method allows reducing the mass of two main parts of the structure of 6.5% and 9% for an overall reduction in energy consumption of 3%. Another method for designing a lighter machine structure using topological optimization is proposed. The method is based on two specific parameters: the space design and DISCRETE. This method is presented in the optimization of a simple case of embedded beam subjected to a bending effort and gives good results. The use of the method on the X-axis carriage of a machine tool highlights the limitations of topological optimization in the case of complex structure studies and the influence of the initial solution choice
Ženčák, Jan. "Topologická optimalizace držáku řízení." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2018. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-378511.
Full textDenies, Jonathan. "Métaheuristiques pour l'optimisation topologique : application à la conception de dispositifs électromagnétiques." Phd thesis, École normale supérieure de Cachan - ENS Cachan, 2013. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00955966.
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