Topology Optimization of Different Shapes

Topology optimization is a relatively new but rapidly expanding field of structural optimization. Topology optimization is used in an increasing rate by automobile and aerospace industries. The reason for this is that it often achieves greater savings in material and design improvements. It solves the basic engineering problem of distributing a limited amount of material in a design space, where a certain objective function has to be optimized. A common objective in static problems is to minimize the compliance of a structure by a change in the distribution of mass. This paper includes detailed procedure of topology optimization of mechanical system or component. Various software’s are available for topology optimization, Optistruct is one of the useful software which is widely used for topology optimization is explained in brief. Also, case study of topology optimization of control arm is included.