Compression performance of hollow structures: From topology optimisation to design 3D printing

• Published in: International journal of mechanical sciences Vol. 133; pp. 728 - 739
• Main Authors: Belhabib, Sofiane, Guessasma, Sofiane
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2017; Elsevier
• Subjects: Compression testing; Engineering Sciences; Finite element method; Fused deposition modelling; Hollow structure; Materials; Topology optimisation; Finite element method; Hollow structure; Compression testing; Topology optimisation; Fused deposition modelling

•Inequivalent designs from CAD-based topology optimisation for additive manufacturing.•Filament-based simulation explains differences between FDM-based hallow designs.•Anisotropic space filling offers potential to tune hallow designs performance. In this work, we experimentally evaluate the renderin...