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Multifunctional Material and Aerospace Structures Optimization Lab

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Simulation Driven Coupled Scan-Topology Optimization for Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Analysis in Abaqus

Additive manufacturing (AM) offers a broad design space capable of creating complex geometries. The ability to spatially control properties in a component via the control of processing conditions will extend AM capabilities. The tools developed in this project primarily focus on systematic AM processing plans to simulate AM components with complex geometry and manipulated heterogeneity. Additive simulation is a complex analysis considering process parameters, print geometry, and material properties. Each of these areas is focused on to complete the project objectives. Once heterogeneous additive tools are developed, a global optimization algorithm can demonstrate a complete design space. This framework will take an existing structure and run topology optimization, assess constraints, apply heterogeneous properties, and evaluate part performance.

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Research Topics

  • All Research
  • Topological Design of Multifunctional Structures via Genetic Programming
  • Morphing Antenna for Geographical Targeting
  • Mission-Adaptive Morphing Rotor Blades
  • Embedded SMA Sensory Components for Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring
  • Supersonic Morphing Aircraft
  • Muscular-Skeletal Morphing Structures
  • Immersive and Intuitive Data Environments
  • Avian Inspired Morphing Aircraft
  • Morphing Aerostructures for Noise Reduction
  • Reconfigurable Origami
  • Morphing Space Radiators
  • AAWE-EAA Spring Flight Event 2023
  • “Engineering a Homerun” Poster Design Commentary

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