• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.763-783
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• 2016

A methodology based on Teaching Learning-Based Optimization (TLBO) algorithm is proposed for optimum design of reinforced concrete retaining walls. The objective function is to minimize total material cost including concrete and steel per unit length of the retaining walls. The requirements of the American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-05-Building code requirements for structural concrete) are considered for reinforced concrete (RC) design. During the optimization process, totally twenty-nine design constraints composed from stability, flexural moment capacity, shear strength capacity and RC design requirements such as minimum and maximum reinforcement ratio, development length of reinforcement are checked. Comparing to other nature-inspired algorithm, TLBO is a simple algorithm without parameters entered by users and self-adjusting ranges without intervention of users. In numerical examples, a retaining wall taken from the documented researches is optimized and the several effects (backfill slope angle, internal friction angle of retaining soil and surcharge load) on the optimum results are also investigated in the study. As a conclusion, TLBO based methods are feasible.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2008년도 추계학술대회A
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• pp.603-608
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• 2008

It is well known that the topology optimization for plastic problem is not easy since the iterative analyses to evaluate the objective and cost function with respect to the design variation are very time-consuming. The finite element limit analysis is an efficient tool which is possible to predict collapse modes and sequential collapse loads of a structure considering not only large deformation but also plastic material behavior with moderate computing cost. In this paper, the optimum topology of a structure considering large and plastic deformation is obtained using the finite element limit analysis. To verify the constructed optimization code, topology optimizations of some typical problems are performed and the optimal topologies by elastic design and plastic design are compared.

• 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산유체공학회 2007년도 춘계 학술대회논문집
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• pp.125-129
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• 2007

In this paper a method for the design optimization for helicopter rotor blade in hover is studied Numerical analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of the flow around a rotor blade is analysed by usign panel method and CFD code based on Navier-Stokes equation. The result is validated by comparing with existing experimental result. Optimization methods RSM(Response Surface Method) and DOE(Design of Experiments) are applied in combination. The object functions are power, twist angle, taper ratio, and thrust. The optimized result showed a decrease of 17% of the power required.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2005

In this paper, optimized operating parameters were found using multi-dimensional engine simulation software (KIVA-3V) and micro-genetic algorithm for heavy duty diesel engine. The engine operating condition considered was at 1,737 rev/min and 57 % load. Engine simulation model was validated using an engine equipped with a high pressure electronic unit injector (HEUI) system. Three important parameters were used for the optimization - boost pressure, EGR rate and start of injection timing. Numerical optimization identified HCCI-like combustion characteristics showing significant improvements for the soot and $NO_X$ emissions. The optimized soot and $NO_X$ emissions were reduced to 0.005 g/kW-hr and 1.33 g/kW-hr, respectively. Moreover, the optimum results met EPA 2007 mandates at the operating point considered.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.127-131
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• 2017

This paper presents a generalized formulation for optimizing the design of concrete beam reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer bar. The optimization method is formulated to find the design variables leading to the minimum weight of concrete beam with constraints imposed based on ACI code provisions. A simple genetic algorithm is utilized to solve the optimization task. The weights of concrete and glass fiber reinforced polymer bar are included in the formulation of the objective function. The ultimate limit states and the serviceability limit states are included in formulation of constraints. The results of illustrated example demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed method to reduce the weight of beam as well as to satisfy the above requirement. The application of the optimization based on the most economical design concept have led to significant savings in the amount of the component materials to be used in comparison to classical design solutions.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제19권7호
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• pp.614-619
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• 2013

In multi-robot systems, ultrasonic sensors are widely used for localization and/or obstacle detection. However, conventional ultrasonic sensors have a drawback, that is, the interference problem among ultrasonic transmitters. There are some previous studies to avoid interferences, such as TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). In multiple autonomous mobile robots systems, the Doppler-effect has to be considered because ultrasonic transceivers are attached to the moving robots. To overcome this problem, we find out the ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying)-CDMA technique is more robust to the Doppler-effect than the BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying)-CDMA technique. In this paper, we propose a new code-expression method and a Monte-Carlo based algorithm that optimizes the ultrasonic code combination in the ASK-CDMA ultrasonic system. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm improves the performance of the ultrasonic multiple accessing capacity in the ASK-CDMA ultrasonic system.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.57-67
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• 1999

Optimization scheme is presented for the design of precast prestressed double-tee beams used as slabs in the parking or market structures. The objective considered is defined by a function that minimizes the hight of the double-tee beam, including the prefabricated element and the concrete topping poured in a second phase. The Sequential Quadratic Programming method is adopted to solve the problem. As an example 12 double-tee beams are designed with the design loads of the current design code of our country. The results from optimization process show that at least 29cm less in overall height than that designed by PCI design handbook. The section determined from the optimization process was refined for practical considerations. A MathCad 7.0 Pro Spreadsheet was prepared to verify all ACI requirements for flexure, shear and deflections. Flexural tests are performed on four full-scale 12.5m prototype models and show that all the specimens are fully comply the flexural strength requirements as specified by ACI 318-95. The present optimization scheme can be used for wider application of the design of precast prestressed double-tee beams with different materials and configurations particularly for in a large scale or for important designs.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 1993년도 봄 학술발표회논문집
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• pp.125-133
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• 1993

Preflex composit girder is intended for a better use on both steel and concrete by introducting prestress into the lower flange concrete with preflection. In Korea, recently preflex bridges are widely used especially for urban construction but the design method depends on the conventional ASD(Allowable Stress Design). This paper suggests an optimization model for the design of preflex composite bridges based on LIFD(Load Resistance Factor Design). The optimization algorithm adopted for the NLP model proposed in the paper is the FTM(Flexible Tolerance Method) which is very efficient for the approximate continuous optimization. For the discrete optimum results, a pesudo discrete optimization is used for the economical round-up to the available dimensions. The economic effectiveness of optimum design based on the LRFD method is investigation by comparing the results with those of the ASD method. Based on applications to the actual design examples, it may be concluded that the optimization model suggested in the paper provides economical but reliable design. And the suggested in the paper provides economical but reliable design. And the computer code for the automatic optimum design of preflex bridges developed in the paper for a CAD system may be successfully used in practice.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.153-158
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 재료 탄성계수의 공간적 불확실성을 고려한 위상최적화 문제를 다루었다. 88줄로 작성된 MATLAB Code를 사용하여 MBB(messerschmidt-$b{\ddot{o}}lkow$-blohm) model에 대해 5,000개의 추계장 표본을 작성하여 해석에 사용하였다. 재료탄성계수의 추계장 표본은 스펙트럼 모사법을 적용하여 작성하였고, 구조계영역 내에서 정규분포하는 것으로 가정하였다. 해석결과에 대한 통계처리를 통하여 형상최적화의 결과를 나타내는 체적률의 변화도를 추계장의 상관거리에 대하여 나타내었다. 최적형상의 변화도는 상관거리가 작을 경우 크게 산정되었고, 상관거리가 큰 경우에는 적은 값을 나타내었다. 큰 상관거리에서 변화도가 적은 것은 위상최적화가 선형해석에 따르기 때문이다. 따라서 위상최적화 시 구조재료 불확실성의 특성에 따른 고려가 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국정보과학회논문지:소프트웨어및응용
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• 제30권1_2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2003

자바언어는 인터넷 및 분산 환경 시스템에서 효과적으로 응용 프로그램을 개발할 수 있도록 설계된 프로그래밍 언어로써 객제지향 패러다임 특성 및 다양한 개발 환경을 지원하고 있다. 그러나, 자바는 클래스 파일이 이동하여 JVM 환경에서 인터프리팅 되는 시스템이므로, 성능의 저하 없이 실행되기 위해서는 효율적인 최적화와 실행 시스템이 요구된다. 본 논문은 네트워크 상에서 동적으로 다운로드 되는 클래스 파일을 바이트코드 수준에서 최적화하였다. 최적화된 바이트코드들이 인터프리팅 되는 시스템에서 적은 네트워크 로드를 가지고 실행할 수 있도록 하며, 효율적인 실행 속도를 보이도록 하는 것이다. 본 논문에서 구현된 바이트코드 최적화기에서는 내부적으로 바이트코드 최적화기와 클래스 파일 생성기를 이용하여 실행시간을 개선하고 전체 클래스 파일의 크기를 줄이게 된다. 바이트코드 최적화기는 바이트코드를 클래스사이의 계층 분석과 제어 흐름의 분석을 통하여 클래스들간의 연관 관계를 분석한 후 그래프를 구성하고, 패턴 탐색 결과 기본 블록 분리를 통하여 전역 최적화를 이루고, 기본 블록 안에서의 연산강도 경감, 그리고 도달할 수 없는 코드 블록의 제거를 수행한다. 바이트코드 최적화 단계를 수행한 클래스 파일은 부분적으로 클래스 파일의 최적화를 가져와 전체 클래스 파일의 크기를 줄이고, 인터프리터를 통하여 실행될 때 수행 속도 면에서 좀더 빠른 실행속도를 가지게 된다.