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

菊池9300326项目旨在将密歇根大学(U-M)和卡内基梅隆大学(CMU)在离散部件设计和制造领域正在进行的两项研究工作结合在一起。密歇根大学的团队已经开发出一种策略，仅基于对加载条件和包装要求的描述，就可以设计结构和结构部件的形式和材料组成。CMU团队已经开发出一种通过热喷雾形状沉积从单一或复合材料中自由制造零件的方法。根据Maxwell项目，结构部件将以集成的方式设计、制造和测试(包括形式和材料组成)。该项目主要涉及麦克斯韦尔项目的设计阶段。特别是，以前开发的、数学上严格的程序，用于同时设计2D结构的材料成分和拓扑，以包括3D组件。这涉及两个主要任务：(1)将均化方法的2D域扩展到包括实现具有优异结构和热机械性能的新型机械部件，并满足下游制造要求。该项目通过实际部件的设计、制造和测试来解决概念验证问题。

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.