Topology Optimization of Minimum Compliance for Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

Abstract Continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been paid more attention to due its advantages of high strength, stiffness, and lightweight. However, it is challenging for topology optimization achieve CRRP structure design. A (TO) model with minimizing structural compliance under volume fraction constraint established based on the independent continuous mapping (ICM) method. The fiber angle (CFAO) method solves orientation. Meanwhile, local optimal solution problem caused by CFAO greatly avoided direction principal stress. effectiveness verified classic numerical examples. This paper a significant reference TO design CFRP structure.