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Multiple Microstructure Topology Optimization

Multiple microstructures allow spatial variation of microstructure in a multiscale design at a comparable computational cost to that of single scale design. Multiscale design improves as the number of microstructures are increased. Here, we demonstrate how the topology of the microstructures plays a crucial role in determining design performance.

A three-dimensional multiple microstructure topology optimization

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Multiple microstructure topology optimization for varying volume fraction constraint

2020

Journal Publications

Kumar, T., & Suresh, K. (2020). Multiple lattice topology optimization using a multi-material approach (in preparation)

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