Robust Topology Optimization Based on Stochastic Collocation Methods under Loading Uncertainties

A robust topology optimization (RTO) approach with consideration of loading uncertainties is developed in this paper. The stochastic collocation method combined with full tensor product grid and Smolyak sparse grid transforms the robust formulation into a weighted multiple loading deterministic prob...

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Main Authors: Qinghai Zhao, Xiaokai Chen, Zheng-Dong Ma, Yi Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/580980