Optimal Dynamic Topology Design of Continuum Structures with Random Parameters

Abstract

Considering the randomness of physical parameters of structural material, dynamic characteristic topology optimization mathematical model based on reliability of planar continuum structures is built in this paper. In which topology information variables of the structure are taken as design variables, minimizing the mean value of total structural weight as objective function and satisfying the reliability requirement of structural dynamic characteristic as constraints. In the process of optimization, the ESO method based on probability is adopted as solution strategy. At the same time, distribution function method is utilized to convert the reliability constraints into conventional constraints formally. A square thin plate with four sides fixed is used as an example to demonstrate the rationality and validity of the presented model.

Citation

Cui, M.T., Chen, J.J. and Jiang, P.G. (2005), "Optimal Dynamic Topology Design of Continuum Structures with Random Parameters", Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 329-340. https://doi.org/10.1163/157361105774501638