• Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.77-85
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• 2011

In this study, micro genetic algorithm is used to find an optimum cross section of grid structures with pretension. Design optimization of trusses consists of arriving at optimum sizes of cross-section and prestressing force parameters, when weight of the truss is minimum, satisfying a set of specified constraints. The present approach is verified by ten-bar truss example showing good agreements with previous results. Features of the proposed method, which help in modeling and application to optimal design of pretensioned truss structures, are demonstrated by solving a problem of seventy two bar truss structures. The minimum weight design of seventy two bar truss is performed for various magnitudes of pretension and optimal prestressing forces are also found for various configurations of pretensioned truss structures.

• ETRI Journal
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.105-118
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• 1989

HARP(High performance Architecture for RISC type Processor)는 고유의 명령어 세트, 데이터 타입, 메모리 입출력, 예외 처리 기능을갖는 32비트 VLSI 프로세서 구조이다. 마이크로 아키텍츄어는 설계된 구조를 기대할 수 있는최고 성능을 갖도록 구조(architecture)와 구현(implementation) 사이의 최적 모델링을 통해 정의되는 구조체로서 구조의 개념 설계를 구현의 실물 설계로 변환 시켜주는 조율(tuning)모델이다. HARP의 고유한 명령어 세트를 비롯한 구조적 기능들을 최적 구현 하기위해 32비트 크기의 명령어 입력 유니트(Instruction Fetch Unit), 데이터 입출력 유니트(Data I/O Unit), 명령어/데이터 처리유니트(Instruction/Data Processing Unit), 예외 상황 처리 유니트(Exception Processing Unit)등 4개 유니트가 설계되었으며 이들 4개 유니트의 동작을 최대 속도로 유지시키기 위해 각급 주요 설계 변수들이 시뮬레이션을 통해 최적화 되었다. 유효 채널길이 $0.7\mum$급 3층 메탈 배선의 HCMOS(High performance CMOS)공정 기술을 구현 기준 기술로 사용하여 50MHz외 동작 주파수에서 최대50 MIPS(Million Instructions Per Second)의 성능을 갖도록 3단계 파이프라인이 설계되었다. 단일 위상의 50MHz클럭 입력과 동기화된 명령어/데이터 입출력을 위해 액세스 타임 20nsec이내의 고속 메모리 입출력 구조가 시뮬레이션되었으며 설계된 마이크로 아키텍츄어를 이용하여 HARP구조의 기대된 최대 성능을 검증하였다.

• Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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• v.4 no.2 s.12
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• pp.89-97
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• 2004

The objective of this study is the development of a scheme and discrete optimum design algorithm, which is based on the genetic algorithm. The algorithm can perform both scheme and size optimum designs of plane trusses. The developed Scheme genetic algorithm was implemented in a computer program. For the optimum design, the objective function is the weight of structures and the constraints are limits on loads and serviceability. The basic search method for the optimum design is the genetic algorithm. The algorithm is known to be very efficient for the discrete optimization. However, its application to the complicated structures has been limited because of the extreme time need for a number of structural analyses. This study solves the problem by introducing the size & scheme genetic algorithm operators into the genetic algorithm. The genetic process virtually takes no time. However, the evolutionary process requires a tremendous amount of time for a number of structural analyses. Therefore, the application of the genetic algorithm to the complicated structures is extremely difficult, if not impossible. The scheme genetic algorithm operators was introduced to overcome the problem and to complement the evolutionary process. It is very efficient in the approximate analyses and scheme and size optimization of plane trusses structures and considerably reduces structural analysis time. Scheme and size discrete optimum combined into the genetic algorithm is what makes the practical discrete optimum design of plane fusses structures possible. The efficiency and validity of the developed discrete optimum design algorithm was verified by applying the algorithm to various optimum design examples: plane pratt, howe and warren truss.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.345-352
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• 2014

In this paper, the CAD data for the optimal shape design obtained by isogeometric shape optimization is directly used to fabricate the specimen by using 3D printer for the experimental validation. In a conventional finite element method, the geometric approximation inherent in the mesh leads to the accuracy issue in response analysis and design sensitivity analysis. Furthermore, in the finite element based shape optimization, subsequent communication with CAD description is required in the design optimization process, which results in the loss of optimal design information during the communication. Isogeometric analysis method employs the same NURBS basis functions and control points used in CAD systems, which enables to use exact geometrical properties like normal vector and curvature information in the response analysis and design sensitivity analysis procedure. Also, it vastly simplify the design modification of complex geometries without communicating with the CAD description of geometry during design optimization process. Therefore, the information of optimal design and material volume is exactly reflected to fabricate the specimen for experimental validation. Through the design optimization examples of elasticity problem, it is experimentally shown that the optimal design has higher stiffness than the initial design. Also, the experimental results match very well with the numerical results. Using a non-contact optical 3D deformation measuring system for strain distribution, it is shown that the stress concentration is significantly alleviated in the optimal design compared with the initial design.

• Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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• v.16 no.2 s.69
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• pp.201-213
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• 2004

A GA-based optimum design algorithm and a program for plane steel frame structures with semi-rigid connections are presented. The algorithm is incorporated with the refined plastic hinge analysis method wherein geometric nonlinearity is considered by using the stability functions of beam-column members, and material nonlinearity, by using the gradual stiffness degradation model that includes the effects of residual stresses, moment redistribution through the occurrence of plastic hinges, semi-rigid connections, and geometric imperfection of members. In the genetic algorithm, the tournament selection method and micro-GAs are employed. The fitness function for the genetic algorithm is expressed as an unconstrained function composed of objective and penalty functions. The objective and penalty functions are expressed as the weight of steel frames and the constraint functions, respectively. In particular, the constraint functions fulfill the requirements of load-carrying capacity, serviceability, ductility, and construction workability. To verify the appropriateness of the present method, the optimal design results of two plane steel frames with rigid and semi-rigid connections are compared.

• Journal of Korean Society of Steel Construction
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• v.12 no.5 s.48
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• pp.569-579
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• 2000

An improved multi-level (IML) optimization algorithm using automatic differentiation (AD) of framed structures is proposed in this paper. For the efficiency of the proposed algorithm, multi-level optimization techniques using a decomposition method that separates both system-level and element-level optimizations, that utilizes and an artificial constraint deletion technique, are incorporated in the algorithm. And also to save the numerical efforts, an efficient reanalysis technique through approximated structural responses such as moments and frequencies with respect to intermediate variables is proposed in the paper. Sensitivity analysis of dynamic structural response is executed by AD that is a powerful technique for computing complex or implicit derivatives accurately and efficiently with minimal human effort. The efficiency and robustness of the IML algorithm, compared with a plain multi-level (PML) algorithm, is successfully demonstrated in the numerical examples.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.100-112
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• 2002

Naval vessels are not regulated by the class rules, but by the special regulations. This study introduces the concept and characteristics of the regulations of U.S. Navy which has been the most reliable standards in design of naval vessels in Korea, and intends to help designers to comprehend the effect of each regulation on design results. Also, an optimum structural design method combined with the structural analysis theory is proposed for naval vessels following the regulations of U.S. Navy and is applied to the design of a naval vessel. After application of the optimum design method, its validity is shown and an optimum design of midship section is obtained. In addition, the optimum spaces or longitudinals and transverse web frames are found and the effect of main design variables can be investigated.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.111-119
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• 2005

This study presents continuous and discrete optimum design algorithm and computer programs for unbraced and braced steel frame structures under earthquake loads. The program, which is avaliable to perform structural analysis and optimum design, continuous and discrete, simultaneously is developed. And the program adopts various braced types, Untraced, Z-braced(V), Z-braced(inverse-V), X-braced(A), X-braced(B), X-braced(C) and K-braced, in steel structures with static loads and seismic effects. The objectives in this optimization are to minimize the total weight of steel, and design variables, based on the ultimate strength requirements of AISC-ASD specifications, the serviceability requirements and allowable story drift requirements of ATC-3-06, and various constraints. The purpose is to present proper braced type for seismic effects by comparing and analysing results of various cases.

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.45-56
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• 1990

This study deals with the nonlinear strength analysis of laminated composite cylindrical shells to find the optimum structure of pressure vessel. By applying the F.E.M. using the 8-node degenerated Isoparametric shell element and Total Lagrangian formulation and being adopted Newton-Raphson method with incremental load as a solution scheme. the optimum structure is found from the viewpoint of minimum displacement. As a results of linear analysis on the 9 cases of laminated structure, $[50^{\circ}/-50^{\circ}]$ composition of the shell laminate give the minimum deflection. In case of the nonlinear analysis by applying Quadratic Failure Criteria on laminated combination $[{\theta}^{\circ}/-{\theta}^{\circ}]$, shell laminate structure of ${\theta}=50^{\circ}$ under external uniform pressure was founded as a optimum structure and ${\theta}=50^{\circ}$ for the case of external and axial loading combined.

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.67-71
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• 1990

This study is concerned with the optimum design of stiffened cylindrical members frequently found in floating offshore platforms with constraints on reliability. Minimised is the expected total cost which is composed of the structural cost and the expected failure cost. Some design requirements drawn from variotus design codes are also considered as constraints. Reliability of critical component in a structure only is considered in this paper and the system failure is discarded since the probability of system failure is in general much smaller than the probability of component failure and it is very difficult to evaluate the cost due to system failure. Ultimate strength only is considered and not the fatigue strength. Several parametric studies are illustrated and the optimum solutions for different strength models which are now in use for the design of stiffened cylinders are derived to show the optimum designs against different strength models for the same type of structural component. The present results lead to the important conclusions relating to the posibility of more cost saving in the design of such structure through the reliability-based optimisation process.