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High Order Elements in Topology Optimization by Gabriele Piscopo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document compares using first order finite elements vs second order finite elements for topology optimization of a bracket. It finds that using second order elements results in: 1) A lighter optimized bracket mass of 4.72kg vs 4.77kg for first order 2) Lower maximum stresses in the optimized bracket of 135MPa vs 164MPa for first order 3) Similar maximum displacements but more efficient stress distribution for second order
- Author
- Gabriele Piscopo
- Language
- EN