Development of a topology optimization program considering density and homogeni-zation methods

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 303-312

  Kim, Hyun Jun ^a   Kim, Bae Young ^a   Suh, Myung Won ^a  

^a Sungkyunkwan University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Density method; Homogenization method; Rolling stock leading cab; Threshold value; Topology optimization; Volume fraction

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955390371     PISSN: 12298557     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-011-0040-9     Document Type: Article

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