Optimal Design of Topology and Microstructure of Discrete Parts in Project MAXWELL

菊池9300326 麦克斯韦项目旨在将密歇根大学（U-M）和卡内基梅隆大学（CMU）在分立部件设计和制造领域正在进行的两项研究工作结合起来。 密歇根大学的团队已经制定了一个战略，设计的形式和材料组成的结构和结构部件的基础上，只有一个描述的负载条件和包装要求。 CMU团队开发了一种通过热喷涂成形沉积从单一或复合材料自由成型制造零件的方法。 在麦克斯韦项目下，将以综合方式设计（形式和材料组成）、制造和测试结构部件。 该项目主要涉及麦克斯韦项目的设计阶段。 特别是，以前开发的，数学上严格的程序，用于并行设计的材料成分和拓扑结构的2D结构，包括3D组件。 这涉及两项主要任务：（1）扩展均匀化方法的2D域以包括实现具有上级结构和热机械性能并满足下游制造要求的新型机械部件。 该项目通过设计、制造和实际部件的测试来验证概念。

Kikuchi 9300326 Project MAXWELL aims at bringing together two research efforts under way at the University of Michigan (U-M) and at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the area of discrete part design and manufacturing. The U-M team has developed a strategy for designing the form and material composition of structures and structural components based only on a description of loading conditions and packaging requirements. The CMU team has developed a method for free-form fabrication of parts from single or composite materials by thermal spray shape deposition. Under project MAXWELL, structural parts will be designed (both for form and material composition), fabricated, and tested in an integrated manner. This project is concerned primarily with the design phase of project MAXWELL. In particular, the previously developed, mathematically rigorous procedure for the concurrent design of material composition and topology of 2D structures to include 3D components. This involves two major tasks: (1) extending the 2D domain of the homogenization method to include the realization of novel mechanical parts that possess superior structural and thermo- mechanical properties, and satisfy downstream manufacturing requirements. The project address proof of concept through design, manufacture, and testing of actual parts.