Topology optimization of spatial frames

Resumo

The pursuit of improving projects, such as optimizing resources and material usage, has led to an increased interest in structural optimization techniques. Among the various options available in the literature, the topology optimization stands out, allowing the design of structures with extreme behavior and significant material reduction, while adhering to constraints on the mechanical behavior of the structure. This study aims at implementing the topology optimization for spatial frames, with the goal of reducing volume with stress and displacement constraints. The mathematical formulation and computational implementation were developed by the authors and are available on github. The results show significant reduction on material usage while respecting the functional constraints