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Design Synthesis of Mesoscopic Cellular Structures With Unit Truss Approach and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Design Synthesis of Mesoscopic Cellular Structures With Unit Truss Approach and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
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Williams, Chris
Rosen, David W.
Wang, Hongqing Vincent
Rosen, David W.
Wang, Hongqing Vincent
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Cellular material structures have been engineered at the mesoscopic scale for high performance and multifunctional capabilities. However, the design of adaptive cellular structures - structures with cellular configurations, sizes, and shapes designed for a specific geometric and loading context - has not been sufficiently investigated. In this paper, the authors present a design synthesis method with the
use of unit truss approach and particle swarm optimization algorithm to design adaptive cellular structures. A critical review is presented to show the pros and cons of the new design synthesis method
and an existing homogenization method. The research extends the application of additive
manufacturing in the design of new materials for high performances and benefits its long-term growth.
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2006-08
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