An Overview of Sequential Approximation in Topology Optimization of Continuum Structure  

作　　者：Kai Long Ayesha Saeed Jinhua Zhang Yara Diaeldin Feiyu Lu Tao Tao Yuhua Li Pengwen Sun Jinshun Yan 

机构地区：[1]State Key Laboratory of Alternate Electrical Power Systemwith Renewable Energy Sources,North China Electric Power University,Beijing,102206,China [2]Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing,Beijing University of Technology,Beijing,100124,China [3]New Energy and Energy Storage Division,China Southern Power Grid Technology Co.,Ltd.,Guangzhou,510080,China [4]School of Mechanical Engineering,Inner Mongolia University of Technology,Hohhot,010051,China [5]College of Energy and Power Engineering,Inner Mongolia University of Technology,Hohhot,010051,China

出　　处：《Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences》2024年第4期43-67,共25页工程与科学中的计算机建模（英文）

基　　金：financially supported by the National Key R&D Program (2022YFB4201302);Guang Dong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2022A1515240057);the Huaneng Technology Funds (HNKJ20-H88).

摘　　要：This paper offers an extensive overview of the utilization of sequential approximate optimization approaches in the context of numerically simulated large-scale continuum structures.These structures,commonly encountered in engineering applications,often involve complex objective and constraint functions that cannot be readily expressed as explicit functions of the design variables.As a result,sequential approximation techniques have emerged as the preferred strategy for addressing a wide array of topology optimization challenges.Over the past several decades,topology optimization methods have been advanced remarkably and successfully applied to solve engineering problems incorporating diverse physical backgrounds.In comparison to the large-scale equation solution,sensitivity analysis,graphics post-processing,etc.,the progress of the sequential approximation functions and their corresponding optimizersmake sluggish progress.Researchers,particularly novices,pay special attention to their difficulties with a particular problem.Thus,this paper provides an overview of sequential approximation functions,related literature on topology optimization methods,and their applications.Starting from optimality criteria and sequential linear programming,the other sequential approximate optimizations are introduced by employing Taylor expansion and intervening variables.In addition,recent advancements have led to the emergence of approaches such as Augmented Lagrange,sequential approximate integer,and non-gradient approximation are also introduced.By highlighting real-world applications and case studies,the paper not only demonstrates the practical relevance of these methods but also underscores the need for continued exploration in this area.Furthermore,to provide a comprehensive overview,this paper offers several novel developments that aim to illuminate potential directions for future research.

关 键 词：Topology optimization sequential approximate optimization convex linearization method ofmoving asymptotes sequential quadratic programming 

分 类 号：O17[理学—数学]