• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.343-359
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• 2008

In the present study, an efficient method for the optimum design of three-dimensional (3D) steel framed structures is proposed. In this method, in addition to choosing the best position of columns based on architectural requirements, the optimum cross-sectional dimensions of elements are determined. The preliminary design variables are considered as the number of columns in structural plan, which are determined by a direct optimization method suitable for discrete variables, without requiring the evaluation of derivatives. After forming the geometry of structure, the main variables of the cross-sectional dimensions are evaluated, which satisfy the design constraints and also achieve the least-weight of the structure. To reduce the number of finite element analyses and the overall computational time, a new third order approximate function is introduced which employs only the diagonal elements of the higher order derivatives matrices. This function produces a high quality approximation and also, a robust optimization process. The main feature of the proposed techniques that the higher order derivatives are established by the first order exact derivatives. Several examples are solved and efficiency of the new approximation method and also, the proposed method for the best position of columns in 3D steel framed structures is discussed.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2013

We present the optimum design for the cross-sectional(sizing) and shape optimization of truss structures with natural frequency constraints. The optimum design method used in this paper employs continuous design variables and the Harmony Search Algorithm(HSA). HSA is a meta-heuristic search method for global optimization problems. In this paper, HSA uses the method of random number selection in an update process, along with penalty parameters, to construct the initial harmony memory in order to improve the fitness in the initial and update processes. In examples, 10-bar and 72-bar trusses are optimized for sizing, and 37-bar bridge type truss and 52-bar(like dome) for sizing and shape. Four typical truss optimization examples are employed to demonstrate the availability of HSA for finding the minimum weight optimum truss with multiple natural frequency constraints.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.85-92
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• 2007

This paper presents a design optimization of a new Advanced Active Blade Twist (AATR-II) blade incorporating single crystal Macro Fiber Composites (MFC) and conducts vibratory loads reduction analysis using an obtained optimal blade configuration. Due to the high actuation performance of the single crystal MFC, the AATR blade may reduce the helicopter vibration more efficiently even with a lower input-voltage as compared with the previous ATR blades. The design optimization provides the optimal cross-sectional configuration to maximize the tip twist actuation when a certain input-voltage is given. In order to maintain the properties of the original ATR blade, various constraints and bounds are considered for the design variables selected. After the design optimization is completed successfully, vibratory load reduction analysis of the optimized AATR-II blade in forward flight condition is conducted. The numerical result shows that the hub vibratory loads are reduced significantly although 20% input-voltage of the original ATR blade is used.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.643-652
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• 2017

Pitched roof frames are widely used in construction of the industrial buildings, gyms, schools and colleges, fire stations, storages, hangars and many other low rise structures. The weight and shape of the gable frames with tapered members, as a familiar group of the pitched roof frames, are highly dependent on the properties of the member cross-sectional. In this work Enhanced Colliding Bodies Optimization (ECBO) is utilized for optimal design of three gable frames with tapered members. In order to optimize the frames, the design is performed using the AISC specifications for stress, displacement and stability constraints. The design constraints and weight of the gable frames are computed from the cross-section of members. These optimum weights are obtained using aforementioned optimization algorithms considering the cross-sections of the members and design constraints as optimization variables and constraints, respectively. A comparative study of the PSO and CBO with ECBO is also performed to illustrate the importance of the enhancement of the utilized optimization algorithm.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.215-222
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• 2004

재분배기법을 이용한 변위조절설계법이 고층건물의 실용적인 변위제어 기법으로 제안되고 있다. 현재까지 대부분의 재분배기법을 이용한 변위조절설계법은 일률적으로 단면적을 설계변수로 사용하고 있으나, 부재 특성에 따라 지배적인 부재력이 다르므로 부재적 특성을 고려하여 설계변수를 선택할 필요가 있다. 그러므로 본 연구에서는 부재별로 부재력 특성을 고려한 설계변수를 사용한 변위조절설계법을 제안하고 이를 20층 강접골조-전단벽 구조물의 변위조절설계에 적용하여 기존의 단면적을 설계변수로 사용한 변위조절설계법과 비교 평가하였다. 적용 결과, 부재 특성을 고려한 변위조설설계법이 부재별로 지배적인 부재력에 해당하는 부재 단면성능을 설계변수로하여 부재별 변위기여도를 직접 조절하므로 물량 및 변위 예측의 정확도 측면에서 비슷하거나 더 우수함을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.3804-3821
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• 1996

The configuration optimization is a structural optimization method which includes the coordinates of a structure as well as the sectional properties in the design variable set. Effective reduction of the weight of discrete structures can be obrained by changing the geometry while satisfying stress, Ei;er bickling, displacement, and frequency constraints, etc. However, the nonlinearity due to the configuration variables may cause the difficulties of the convergence and expensive computational cost. An efficient approximation method for the configuration optimization has been developed to overcome the difficulties. The method approximates the constraint functions based onthe second-order Taylor series expansion with reciprocal design variables. The Hessian matrix is approzimated from the information on previous design points. The developed algotithms are coded and the examples are solved.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제34권11호
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• pp.1603-1611
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 범프 및 브레이크 하중조건 하에서 자동차 넉클의 강도설계에 관한 다양한 회귀모델 기반 근사최적화 기법 및 그 성능을 비교하고자 한다. 최적설계문제는 응력, 변형 및 진동주파수의 제한조건 하에서 중량을 최소화하여 설계변수인 단면치수가 결정되도록 정식화 된다. 비교 연구를 위해 사용된 근사화 기법은 순차적 근사최적화(SAO), 순차적 이점대각이차 근사최적화(STDQAO), 그리고 개선된 이동최소 자승법(MLSM) 기반 근사최적화 기법인 CF-MLSM 와 Post-MLSM 이다. SAO 와 STDQAO 적용을 위하여 상용 프로세스통합 설계최적화(PIDO) 코드를 사용하였다. 본 연구에 적용한 MLSM 기반 근사최적화 기법들은 제한조건의 가용성을 보장할 수 있도록 새롭게 개발되었다. 다양한 근사최적화 기법에 의한 설계결과는 설계 해의 개선 및 수렴속도 등 수치적 성능을 기준으로 실제 비근사최적화 결과와 비교검토 되었다.

• Journal of Ship and Ocean Technology
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.47-63
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• 2005

In the present study, we suggest a new method for designing complex ship hull forms with multiple domain B-spline surfaces accounting for their topological arrangement, where all subdomains are fully defined in terms of form parameters, e.g., positional, differential and integral descriptors. For the construction of complex hull forms, free-form elementary models such as forebody, afterbody and bulbs are united by Boolean operation and blending surfaces in compliance with the sectional area curve (SAC) of the whole ship. This new design process in this paper is called Sectional Area Curve-Balanced Parametric Design (SAC-BPD).

• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.123-136
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• 2013

This study is devoted to the optimal design of compressed bars under axial compressive forces and exposed to a corrosive environment. The initial volume of the structure is taken as an optimality parameter. Gutman - Zainullin's exponential stress corrosion model is adopted for analysis. Analytical and numerical results are derived for optimal variation of the cross-sectional area of the bar along its axis.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2005년도 춘계 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.351-358
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• 2005

Many methods have been developed and are in use for structural size optimization problems, In which the cross-sectional areas or sizing variables are usually assumed to be continuous. In most practical structural engineering design problems, however, the design variables are discrete. This paper proposes an efficient optimization method for structures with discrete-sized variables based on the harmony search (HS) meta-heuristic algorithm. The recently developed HS algorithm was conceptualized using the musical process of searching for a perfect state of harmony. It uses a stochastic random search instead of a gradient search so that derivative information is unnecessary In this paper, a discrete search strategy using the HS algorithm is presented in detail and its effectiveness and robustness, as compared to current discrete optimization methods, are demonstrated through a standard truss example. The numerical results reveal that the proposed method is a powerful search and design optimization tool for structures with discrete-sized members, and may yield better solutions than those obtained using current method.