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Table 3

Strengths and weaknesses of level set method.

Strengths Weaknesses
Flexibility in topological changes. (It has the potential to simultaneously treat the complex changes in shape and topology of structural boundaries.).
Independent of the mesh.
Can find variations in shape to design a robust design.
Geometry restricted from existing borders.
Inability to generate new holes at points surrounded by solid material.

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