Topological sensitivity analysis for a three-dimensional parabolic type problem

Abstract

This work focuses on the topological sensitivity analysis of a three-dimensional parabolic type problem. The considered application model is described by the heat equation. We derive a new topological asymptotic expansion valid for various shape functions and geometric perturbations of arbitrary form. The used approach is based on a rigorous mathematical framework describing and analyzing the asymptotic behavior of the perturbed temperature field.