Topology optimization for incremental elastoplasticity: A phase-field approach

Stefano Almi, Ulisse Stefanelli

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Abstract

We discuss a topology optimization problem for an elastoplastic medium. The distribution of material in a region is optimized with respect to a given target functional taking into account compliance. The incremental elastoplastic problem serves as a state constraint. We prove that the topology optimization problem admits a solution. First-order optimality conditions are obtained by considering a regularized problem and passing to the limit.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)339-364
Number of pages26
JournalSIAM Journal on Control and Optimization
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 101002 Analysis

Keywords

  • Elastoplasticity
  • First-order conditions
  • Topology optimization

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