• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.19 no.4 s.74
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• pp.389-398
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• 2006

Structural optimization design has been developed with finite element analysis using effective and fast computational technology. Especially topology optimization design has been recently often used since it yields an optimal topology as well as an optimal shape under satisfied constraints. In general in finite element analysis, it is assumed that the structural material properties such as Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio and the variable of applied loading are fixed with obvious values in structure. However practically these values may take uncertainties because of environmental effect or manufactural error of structures. Therefore static or dynamic analysis of the structures may make an error, then finally it may have an influence on qualify of optimal design. In this study, the topology optimization design of structure is carried out using so called the interval finite element method, and the analysis method Is proposed. The results are also validated by comparing with conventional topology optimization results of density distribution method and finite element analysis results. The present method can be used to predict the optimal topology of linear elastostatic structures with respect to structural uncertainty of behavior.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.535-541
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• 2010

In this paper, we have derived a continuum-based adjoint design sensitivity of general performance functionals with respect to Young' modulus and heat conduction coefficient for steady-state nonlinear thermoelastic problems. An adjoint equation for temperature and displacement fields is defined for the efficient computation of the coupled field design sensitivity. Through numerical examples, we investigated the mesh dependency of the topology optimization method in the thermoelastic problems. Also, comparing the dominant loading cases of thermal and mechanical ones, the loading dependency of topology design optimization in coupled multi-physics problems is investigated.

• Computational Structural Engineering
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.315-325
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• 1997

This paper describes the application of discretized continuum-type optimality criteria (DCOC) and the development of optimum design program for the multispan partially prestressed concrete beams. The cost of construction as objective function which includes the costs of concrete, prestressing steel, non-prestressing steel and formwork is minimized. The design constraints include limits on the maximum deflection, flexural and shear strengths, in addition to ductility requirements, and upper and lower bounds on design variables as stipulated by the design Code. Based on Kuhn-Tucker necessary conditions, the optimality criteria are explicitly derived in terms of the design variables-effective depth, eccentricity of prestressing steel and non-prestressing steel ratio. The prestressing profile is prescribed by parabolic functions. The self-weight of the structure is included in the equilibrium equation of the real system, as is the secondary effect resulting from the prestressing force. An iterative procedure and computer program for updating the design variables are developed. Two numerical examples of multispan PPC beams with rectangular cross-section are solved to show the applicability and efficiency of the DCOC-based technique.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.29-36
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• 2016

Lifting lugs are frequently used to transport and to turn over blocks of ship and offshore structures in a shipyard. As the shipbuilding technology has been developed, blocks has become bigger and bigger, and block management technology takes a more important role in shipbuilding to enhance the productivity. For the sake of economy as well as safety in design of lug structure, needed is a more rational design procedure based on the ultimate strength derived through the rigorous non-linear structural analysis considering both the material and geometric non-linearity. This study is aimed at deriving the optimum design of T type lug structure which is frequently used in a shipyard. The optimum thickness of lug's main body is to be determined based on the results of non-linear strength analysis. As far as the present results for T type lugs having various capacity are concerned, it can be said that the present optimum design result can guarantee both safety and economy. From the fact that any regular trend cannot be found in weight reduction to the capacity of lugs, it seems to be necessary to review the current design procedure of lug structure. The present design procedure can be extensively used in design of various types of lug structures used in shipyard.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.37 no.11
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• pp.1331-1337
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• 2013

This study deals with the structural optimization of hybrid vertical-axis wind turbine blades using a response surface method (RSM). The structural analysis results suggest that the stress of hybrid vertical-axis wind turbine blades exceeds the yield strength. Optimization techniques are then applied to structural design to ensure a safe structure. First, the design factors that strongly influence the structural response are identified. The RSM was applied based on the design of experiments. The objective function and constraint terms set the weight and allowable stress, respectively. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis was conducted to indicate the effects of the design factors on the stress and weight. Finally, structural design was performed for the hybrid vertical-axis wind turbine blade.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.93-96
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• 2009

바퀴동력계는 차량에 지면으로부터 전달되는 힘과 모멘트를 측정하는 로드셀이다. 본 연구에서 개발한 바퀴동력계는 스트레인 게이지식 로드셀로써 이러한 로드셀을 설계하는데 있어서 몇가지 고려해야 하는 사항이 있다. 우선 스트레인 게이지를 부착하기 쉬운 구조가 되어야 하고 조립시의 오차를 줄이기 위하여 한 몸체로 제작되어야 한다. 이와 동시에 가장 중요하게 고려되어야 하는 인자로 감도를 위해 재료가 허용하는 응력내에서 되도록 큰 변형률이 발생해야 하고 상호 간섭 오차가 발생하지 말아야 한다. 본 연구에서는 수식을 이용하여 이론적으로 상호 간섭 오차를 0으로 만들 수 있었다. 또한 설계 변수 및 재료 물성치의 산포를 고려한 신뢰성 기반 최적설계 기법을 사용하였으며, 이를 통해 허용 응력하에서 최대의 변형률이 발생하는 바퀴동력계를 설계하였다.

• Journal of the Earthquake Engineering Society of Korea
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• v.9 no.2 s.42
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• pp.17-27
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• 2005

This paper presents an integrated optimum design and a cost effectiveness evaluation method of a viscoelastically damped structural system. The criterion selected for the optimization is the minimization of the life?cycle cost which is a function of structural sizing variables and the amount of the viscoelastic damper. A genetic algorithm is used as a numerical searching technique in order to simultaneously find the optimum parameters of the integrated system. Optimal distributions of design variables according to various seismic characteristics are investigated by applying the proposed design method to a numerical example of a 10?story building structure. The cost effectiveness of viscoelastically damped structural system is also evaluated by comparing the life-cycle cost of the structure without viscoelastic dampers. The results show that the viscoelastic damper is effective in a region of low to moderate seismicity.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.557-566
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• 2002

This paper presents an optimum deck and girder system design for minimizing the life-cycle cost(LCC) of steel box girder bridges. The problem of optimum LCC design of steel box girder bridges is formulated as that of minimization of the expected total LCC that consists of initial cost, maintenance cost and expected retrofit costs for strength, deflection and crack. To demonstrate the cost effectiveness of LCC design of steel box girder bridges, the LCC optimum design is compared with conventional design method for steel box girder bridges. From the numerical investigations, it may be positively stated that the optimum design of steel box girder bridges based on LCC will lead to mote rational, economical and safer design.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.1-11
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• 2000

In this paper, optimum design problem of R.C. continuous beam is considered and GUI system is developed for using at the practical design. Objective function lot formulation of optimum design problem is made up of the costs of concrete, reinforcing steel and formwork. Design variables are width, effective depth of the beam and steel ratio and design constraints are considered on the strength, serviceability, durability and geometrical conditions. The optimum design problem is solved by using sequential linear programming(SLP), sequential convex programming(SCP) and compared their effectiveness. Also this paper shows the application at practical design work according to the development of GUI system using visual basic.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.175-185
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• 2006

This study performed the optimum design of balanced and unbalanced span length bridges with many variable Girder types by using the optimum design program to minimize the cost for PSC box girder bridge of the full staging method. The objective of this study is to present tendon's application direction about complicated construction hereafter by studying about optimum tendon arrangement that is worked in each variable Girder type. This program used SUMT procedure and Kavlie's extended penalty function to allow infeasible design points in the process. Powell's direct method was used in searching design points and Gradient Approximate Method was used to reduce design hours.