🔰 Anyone who would like to dive into detail here are resources that can help you explore in detail : 1️⃣ Structural topology optimization of aluminum sections by Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis, Evangelos Efthymiou , Alikem Adugu, Jack Hughes , Lukas Grekavicius : 🔗 [ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263823118311625 ] 2️⃣ Wikipedia : 🔗 [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology_optimization ] 3️⃣ Topology optimization aided structural design by Georgios Kazakis , Ioannis Kanellopoulos , Stefanos Sotiropoulos , Nikos Lagaros : 🔗 [ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844017310149 ] 4️⃣ 2-meter smart bridge - Dar Project: 🔗 [ https://www.keanw.com/2022/02/building-the-2m-dar-smart-bridge.html ] 5️⃣ 5-meter smart bridge - Dar Project (Kean Walmsley): 🔗 [ https://www.keanw.com/2022/09/come-and-see-the-dar-5m-smart-bridge-at-autodesk-university-2022.html ] 6️⃣ Topology optimization in concrete construction by @Nadine Stoiber & Benjamin K. : 🔗 [ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00158-021-03019-6 ] 7️⃣ Topology optimization tool for architectural design by Yi Min Xie : 🔗 [ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345895333_Ameba_A_new_topology_optimization_tool_for_architectural_design ] 8️⃣ Applications of Topology Optimisation in Structural Engineering by Jj Kingman , Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis, Vassili Toropov : 🔗 [ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266851087_Applications_of_Topolgy_Optimisation_in_Structural_Engineering_High-rise_Buildings_Steel_Components ] 9️⃣ 3D topology optimization problems using SAP2000 by Nikos Lagaros , Nikolaos Vasileiou , Georgios Kazakis : 🔗 [ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324965228_A_C_code_for_solving_3D_topology_optimization_problems_using_SAP2000 ] 🔟 Topology optimization in architectural design and development by XinYan, Dingwen Bao, Yufang Zhou, Yimin Xie, Tong Cui : 🔗 [ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263521000856 ] Code: 1️⃣ Topology optimization using python : [ https://github.com/williamhunter/topy ] Softwares: 1️⃣ Ansys : 🔗 [ https://www.ansys.com/en-in/applications/topology-optimization ] 2️⃣ TopOpt (OpenSource) : 🔗 [ https://www.topopt.mek.dtu.dk/apps-and-software ] 3️⃣ IDEA StatiCa : 🔗 [ https://www.ideastatica.com/blog/topology-optimization-for-reinforced-concrete ] ___ ✅ Copyright ©: Above content is a creative arrangement/compilation of data by vijay parmar and, copyright reserved. However, one can share this post with credits. ⛔ Disclaimer: This data is made available for information only. The content mentioned above is/are owned by their respective owners. Do verify the information before reacting or using it. 📱Connect at: Linked in: https://in.linkedin.com/in/thevijayparmar Insta: https://www.instagram.com/civilyns Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VijayParmar Website: https://www.thevijayparmar.com/ Telegram Channel: https://t.me/civilyns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/civilyns/

17. 📐Topology Optimization (For Structural Engineers) #0E007BBAA
🤏 Optimization of structures to save costs is still a major challenge in structural design. 🛠🤏 Mechanical
engineers already started using stress contours to find load paths and optimize members in terms of
material saving with the topology 🔄 optimization process. We can adopt the same method in civil
engineering.
👨 💼 Hello, My self is Vijay Parmar, as a structural engineer, I always wondered if we could make the
optimization process simpler. Let the software find the best load transfer path and create support
geometry as per that. If you ever have seen 🍄 fungus path-finding patterns, it always tries to settle for
minimum route distance (Just like Google Maps!), or if have seen the structural geometry of a tree
(Trunk and branches) are so optimized to take loads and remain stable. Topology optimization gives a
similar solution to our design process. (So normally whenever you look at topology optimized members
it will have a shape somewhat like 🌲 tree branches).
💬 In the engineering field, we use stress contours (For Visualization) to understand the 🏋🤏 ♂️ load
transfer mechanism; What if we remove material from a member whose portion has negligible stress?
member just optimized!
💡For example, we wish to optimize the shear wall, Here is a simple way to understand the process:
1🤏⃣ Carry out analysis of wall
2🤏⃣ Study stress contours of the wall & Remove material from minimum stress location on the wall
(Repeat steps 1 & 2 till member geometry fails)
3🤏⃣ You will get maximum stress path-based geometry (Like a 🌲 tree) (No need for step 2 if you are
using software like Ansys etc. for automatic topology optimization)
4🤏⃣ Done! Ready for execution.
📌 The 🤏 problem with topology optimization is it gives a complex shape as output which is easy to
create with 3D printing or molding but tough to get constructed with concrete.