Title :
Smooth boundary topology optimization applied to an electrostatic actuator
Author :
Kim, Do-Hyeon ; Lowther, David A. ; Sykulski, Jan K.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of EE & CS, Kyungpook Nat. Univ., Daegu
Abstract :
Smooth boundary topology optimization (SBTO) avoids many of the problems encountered by conventional cell based systems coupled with material homogenization or density method. Shape optimization becomes part of topology optimization. The effectiveness of the method is demonstrated through the design of an electrostatic MEMS actuator to generate maximum torque in a predefined area.
Keywords :
electrostatic actuators; optimisation; topology; cell based system; density method; electrostatic MEMS actuator; material homogenization; shape optimization; smooth boundary topology optimization; Topology optimisation; design sensitivity; electromechanical design;
Conference_Titel :
Computation in Electromagnetics, 2008. CEM 2008. 2008 IET 7th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brighton
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-891-4