On Advancing the Topology Optimization Technique to Compliant Mechanisms and Robots

Compliant mechanisms (CMs) take advantage of the deformation of their flexible members to transfer motion, force, or energy, offering attractive advantages in terms of manufacturing and performance over traditional rigid-body mechanisms (RBMs). This dissertation aims to advance the topology optimiza...

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Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2015-03-1971