Sensitivity filtering from a continuum mechanics perspective

Ole Sigmund, Kurt Maute

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    Abstract

    In topology optimization filtering is a popular approach for preventing numerical instabilities. This short note shows that the well-known sensitivity filtering technique, that prevents checkerboards and ensures mesh-independent designs in density-based topology optimization, is equivalent to minimizing compliance for nonlocal elasticity problems known from continuum mechanics. Hence, the note resolves the long-standing quest for finding an explanation and physical motivation for the sensitivity filter.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalStructural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
    Volume46
    Issue number4
    Pages (from-to)471-475
    ISSN1615-147X
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • Topology optimization
    • Regularization
    • Filtering

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