Truss Parametrization of Topology Optimization Results with Curve Skeletons and Meta Balls

M. Denk, K. Rother, K. Paetzold
2022 Proceedings of the Design Society  
AbstractTruss-like shapes can occur in topology optimization described by an assembly of finite elements or its boundary represented as a polygon mesh. Such shape description does not cover a common engineering parametrization like the lines of a frame structure and its corresponding cross-section. This article addresses the truss-parametrization of such optimization using curve skeletons and Meta Balls. While the curve skeleton is common in the truss-parametrization, including Meta Balls can
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doi:10.1017/pds.2022.38 fatcat:h6esvgljabe5xfuhc37g7qryne