Arbitrary curvature programming of thermo-active liquid crystal elastomer via topology optimization

Weichen Li, Xiaojia Shelly Zhang

2023Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering15 citationsDOI

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CurvatureTopology optimizationMultiphysicsTopology (electrical circuits)Nonlinear systemInverseComputer scienceNonlinear programmingMaterials scienceAlgorithmMechanical engineeringGeometryMathematicsFinite element methodStructural engineeringEngineeringPhysicsQuantum mechanicsCombinatoricsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsStructural Analysis and OptimizationPolymer composites and self-healing