Smooth Topological Design of Continuum Structures

Bernard Rolfe

ISBN 10: 103263443X / ISBN 13: 9781032634432

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jul 2026, 2026

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Neuware - Smooth Topological Design of Continuum Structures focuses on the use of a newly-proposed topology algorithm for structural optimization called Smooth-Edged Material Distribution for Optimizing Topology (SEMDOT).The book presents the basic theory of SEMDOT and explains connections between this method and the corresponding optimizers. The method is used to address the long-standing jagged edge problem facing classical topology optimization algorithms and is presented as a perfect tool for combining additive manufacturing and topology optimization, which are increasingly coupled together to produce new part designs. A range of representative case studies are also included to illustrate applications.This serves as a textbook and reference for graduate and senior undergraduate students in the area, as well as engineers in the structural optimization field. Full modifiable MATLAB codes for each chapter are available online.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Smooth Topological Design of Continuum Structures
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jul 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 103263443X
• ISBN 13: 9781032634432
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 178H x 11D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 178 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 375 grams

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Synopsis

Smooth Topological Design of Continuum Structures focuses on the use of a newly-proposed topology algorithm for structural optimization called Smooth-Edged Material Distribution for Optimizing Topology (SEMDOT).

The book presents the basic theory of SEMDOT and explains connections between this method and the corresponding optimizers. The method is used to address the long-standing jagged edge problem facing classical topology optimization algorithms and is presented as a perfect tool for combining additive manufacturing and topology optimization, which are increasingly coupled together to produce new part designs. A range of representative case studies are also included to illustrate applications.

This serves as a textbook and reference for graduate and senior undergraduate students in the area, as well as engineers in the structural optimization field. Full modifiable MATLAB codes for each chapter are available online.

About the Author

Yun-Fei Fu is a postdoctoral fellow at University of Alberta, Canada.

Bernard Rolfe is a professor of Advanced Manufacturing at the School of Engineering, Deakin University.