Zhang, Xianmin. <br/><br/>
Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms  [electronic resource] / 

 - 1st ed. 2018. 
 - XI, 192 p. 127 illus., 61 illus. in color.  | Binding - Card Paper | 
<br/><br/> This book covers various topics regarding the design of compliant mechanisms using topology optimization that have attracted a great deal of attention in recent decades. After comprehensively describing state-of-the-art methods for designing compliant mechanisms, it provides a new topology optimization method for finding new flexure hinges. It then presents several attempts to obtain distributed compliant mechanisms using the topology optimization method. Further, it discusses a Jacobian-based topology optimization method for compliant parallel mechanisms, and introduces readers to the topology optimization of compliant mechanisms, taking into account geometrical nonlinearity and reliability. Providing a systematic method for topology optimization of flexure hinges, which are essential for designing compliant mechanisms, the book offers a valuable resource for all readers who are interested in designing compliant mechanism-based positioning stages. In addition, the methods for solving the de facto hinges in topology optimized compliant mechanisms will benefit all engineers seeking to design micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) structures. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789811304323 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mechanical Engineering
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Machinery and Machine Elements. Robotics and Automation. Optimization. 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>621.8