A review of structural topology optimization for fiber-reinforced composites

IF 12.7 1区材料科学 Q1 ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Composites Part B: Engineering Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI:10.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112393

Xuyu Zhang , Guangyong Sun , Cong Wang , He Li , Shiwei Zhou

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Abstract

In recent years, advancements in additive manufacturing and automated fiber placement technologies have significantly improved the production of continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials. These developments have positioned topology optimization as a crucial tool for designing components with superior mechanical properties. This paper reviews various optimization methods proposed for creating lightweight, high-performance designs by leveraging the design freedoms offered by advanced fabrication technologies. It compares existing strategies and discusses the challenges and future directions in producing fiber-reinforced composite structures through advanced manufacturing techniques. The conclusions highlight that fiber-reinforced composite materials, developed using topology optimization methods, exhibit superior performance compared to traditional methods.

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Composites Part B: Engineering 工程技术-材料科学：复合

CiteScore

24.40

自引率

11.50%

发文量

784

审稿时长

21 days

期刊介绍： Composites Part B: Engineering is a journal that publishes impactful research of high quality on composite materials. This research is supported by fundamental mechanics and materials science and engineering approaches. The targeted research can cover a wide range of length scales, ranging from nano to micro and meso, and even to the full product and structure level. The journal specifically focuses on engineering applications that involve high performance composites. These applications can range from low volume and high cost to high volume and low cost composite development. The main goal of the journal is to provide a platform for the prompt publication of original and high quality research. The emphasis is on design, development, modeling, validation, and manufacturing of engineering details and concepts. The journal welcomes both basic research papers and proposals for review articles. Authors are encouraged to address challenges across various application areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, aerospace, automotive, and other surface transportation. The journal also covers energy-related applications, with a focus on renewable energy. Other application areas include infrastructure, off-shore and maritime projects, health care technology, and recreational products.