Rationalization Algorithm for a Topologically-Optimized Multi-Branch Node for Manufacturing by Metal Printing
- Submitting institution
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University of Sunderland
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 1145
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101146
- Title of journal
- Building Engineering
- Article number
- 101146
- First page
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- Volume
- 29
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 2352-7102
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
- May
- Year of publication
- 2020
- URL
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http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/11416/
- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
- No
- Criminology
- No
- Interdisciplinary
- No
- Number of additional authors
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4
- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- An initial configuration of the space frame node was proposed in terms of a multi-branch spherical node as a working platform. The central solid spherical part was topologically-optimized for higher stiffness given the initial non-optimized mass distribution. A rationalization algorithm was proposed to clean the sharp edges and indents of the original topologically-optimized node with different degrees and intensities. The nodes with different degrees of rationalization were investigated using Markforged metal printer software and Autodesk Netfabb. Static analysis demonstrated that the rationalization algorithm introduced in this study, will deliver higher structural properties versus the insignificant expense of added weight.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
- No
- English abstract
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