Topology optimization approaches A comparative review

Topology optimization has undergone a tremendous development since its introduction in the seminal paper by Bendsøe and Kikuchi in 1988. By now, the concept is developing in many different directions, including “density”, “level set”, “topological derivative”, “phase field”, “evolutionary” and sever...

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Published in:	Structural and multidisciplinary optimization Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 1031 - 1055
Main Authors:	Sigmund, Ole, Maute, Kurt
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.12.2013
Subjects:	Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis Engineering Engineering Design Review Article Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Topology optimization Phase field methods Density methods Level set methods Structural optimization Topological derivatives
ISSN:	1615-147X, 1615-1488
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Summary:	Topology optimization has undergone a tremendous development since its introduction in the seminal paper by Bendsøe and Kikuchi in 1988. By now, the concept is developing in many different directions, including “density”, “level set”, “topological derivative”, “phase field”, “evolutionary” and several others. The paper gives an overview, comparison and critical review of the different approaches, their strengths, weaknesses, similarities and dissimilarities and suggests guidelines for future research.
ISSN:	1615-147X 1615-1488
DOI:	10.1007/s00158-013-0978-6