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Topology Optimization and Fatigue Life Prediction of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Brackets
Abstract
In the field of Engineering, Mechanical Innovation and Advanced Technology, internal porosity and surface roughness in laser powder bed fusion titanium parts degrade high-cycle fatigue performance. This empirical investigation systematically examines Topology Optimization and Fatigue Life Prediction of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Brackets through a multi-stage experimental methodology and rigorous quantitative analytical framework. Utilizing finite element topology optimization, X-ray computed tomography porosity scanning, and resonant axial fatigue testing, data were gathered across multiple operational cycles and validated against established international benchmarks. The statistical and computational results reveal that hot isostatic pressing combined with topological mass redistribution achieved a 38% weight reduction while exceeding standard aerospace fatigue life limits. Comparative sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) over conventional baseline approaches, with heightened reproducibility and robust fault tolerance. These comprehensive findings provide actionable theoretical insights and practical implementation guidelines for aerospace structural engineers and additive manufacturing production facilities. Furthermore, the standardized protocols established in this study offer a valuable foundation for future cross-disciplinary investigations, policy formulation, and scalable technological deployment across global academic and industrial environments.
Keywords
Additive Manufacturing Titanium
Topology Optimization
High-Cycle Fatigue Life
Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Aerospace Structural Engineering
Non-Destructive CT Testing
Declarations & Ethics
Funding:
Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest:
The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
Peer Review:
Double-blind peer reviewed by international subject specialists.
License:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
How to Cite This Article
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Singh, et al. (2021). Topology Optimization and Fatigue Life Prediction of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Brackets. Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajet.v9i1.7111
Singh, et al. "Topology Optimization and Fatigue Life Prediction of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Brackets." Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 9, no. 1, 2021. https://doi.org/10.24203/ajet.v9i1.7111
Singh, et al. "Topology Optimization and Fatigue Life Prediction of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Brackets." Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology 9, no. 1 (2021). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajet.v9i1.7111