Discrete Variable Truss Structural Optimization Using Buckling Dynamic Constraints
Journal Title: Machine Design - Year 2018, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Using continuous variables in truss structural optimization results in solutions which have a large number of different cross section sizes whose specific dimensions would in practice be difficult or expensive to create. This approach also creates optimal models which if varied, even slightly, result in structures which do not meet constraint criteria. This research proposes the discretization of cross section sizes to standard sizes of stock produced for the particular cross section and material, and a 1mm precision for node location when using shape optimization. Additionally, Euler buckling constraints are added to all models in order to achieve optimal solutions which can find use in practical application. Several standard test models of trusses from literature, which use continuous variables, are compared to the discrete variable models under the same conditions. Models are optimized for minimal weight using sizing, shape, topology, and combinations of these approaches.
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Nenad Petrović
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- DOI 10.24867/MD.10.2018.2.51-56
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