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Isogeometric Analysis and Shape Optimization of Holed Structures via the Patch Removing Technique

Daoyuan Yu, Shouyu Cai^*, Wenya Fan, Lan Zhang^*

School of Mechanics and Safety Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China

* Corresponding Authors: Shouyu Cai. Email: ; Lan Zhang. Email: