Journal of Interance Sapience Technology

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Volume 1, Issue 1, Year 2026
Articles

An Experimental Study on Topology Optimization of Structural Beam Element

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  • Jensika Rani J,
  • Jenisha S,
  • Jeslin Raylon J
Jensika Rani J Gems Polytechnic College, Aurangabad, Bihar 824121, India
Jenisha S Gems Polytechnic College, Aurangabad, Bihar 824121, India
Jeslin Raylon J CSI Institute of Technology, Kanyakumari, 629302, India

Published 2026-02-02

Keywords

  • Topology Optimization,
  • Structural Optimization,
  • FEM,
  • ANSYS
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Abstract

Topology Optimization (TO) is a system that enhances the performance of a model by selecting the best material configuration inside a topology design that is appropriate for a given combination of loads, boundary constraints, and restraints. As a result, the cost of materials is reduced because only fewer materials are required. Conventional concrete additives are categorically wealthy in the current context. Building economy benefits from TO because the material stuff is positioned in the benchmark of load issuing according to several loading scenarios. For topology optimization, the choice mechanism used is the Finite Element Method (FEM). The structural member's cost and weight become more functional due to using topology optimization. Topology optimization is used to reduce the price and weight of the structural component.
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