Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

, Volume 31, Issue 4, pp 295–310 | Cite as

A new optimality criteria method for shape optimization of natural frequency problems

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Abstract

A new shape optimization method for natural frequency problems is presented. The approach is based on an optimality criterion for general continuum solids, which is derived in this paper for the maximization of the first natural frequency with a volume constraint. An efficient redesign rule for frequency problems is developed to achieve the required shape modifications. The optimality criterion is extended to volume minimization problems with multiple frequency constraints. The nonparametric geometry representation creates a complete design space for the optimization problem, which includes all possible solutions for the finite element discretization. The combination with the optimality criteria approach results in a robust and fast convergence, which is independent of the number of design variables. Sensitivity information of objective function and constraints are not required, which allows to solve the structural analysis task using fast and reliable industry standard finite element solvers like ABAQUS, ANSYS, I-DEAS, MARC, NASTRAN, or PERMAS. The new approach is currently being implemented in the optimization system TOSCA.

Keywords

Shape optimization Non-parametric Gradient-less Optimality criteria Redesign rule Natural frequency Vibration TOSCA ABAQUS ANSYS I-DEAS MARC NASTRAN PERMAS 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.FE-DESIGN GmbHKarlsruheGermany
  2. 2.University of KarlsruheKarlsruheGermany

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