Isogeometric topology optimization of compliant mechanisms using transformable triangular mesh (TTM) algorithm

This paper presents a unique solution to the problem of planar compliant mechanism design by means of geometric morphing technology and isogeometric analysis (IGA). A new transformable triangular mesh (TTM) component is developed based on geometric morphing technology, which can generate the required topology with different feature sets from a surface that has zero boundary component (interior hole) under the control of Laplace energy and mesh...