• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.515-522
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• 2017

In this paper, an isogeometric analysis for multipatch problem is investigated, in which two or more geometries are connected at the interface in a conforming or non-conforming conditions. To express higher continuity at the patch interface, two approaches such as Nitsche based method and master-slave method are formulated for the linear elasticity problem and discretized using the isogeometric approach using NURBS basis functions. A short comparison between two approaches in formulations reveals the pros and cons of them with the applicability in the isogeometric multipatch problem. In addition, a NURBS based stress recovery is adopted to express a better stress continuity through the post-processing. Numerical examples indicate the effectiveness of Nitsche method in the non-conforming patch, following the exact solution well. For the stress concentration problem with the conforming patch, introduced two methodologies show comparative results, meanwhile the NURBS based stress recovery presents an improved smooth stress contour in the whole domain including the patch interface.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.155-162
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• 2014

Using an isogeometric approach, a continuum-based shape design optimization method is developed for steady state power flow problems at high frequencies. In case the isogeometric method is employed to the shape design optimization, the NURBS basis functions used in CAD geometric modeling are directly utilized to embed the exact geometry into the computational framework so that the design parameterization for shape optimization is much easier than that in the finite element method and consequently provides the enhanced smoothness of design perturbations. Thus, exact geometric models can be used in both the response and the shape sensitivity analyses, where normal vector and curvature are continuous over the whole design space so that enhanced shape sensitivity can be expected. Through numerical examples, the developed isogeometric sensitivity is compared with finite difference one to provide excellent agreement. Also, it turns out that the proposed method works very well in the shape optimization problems.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.345-352
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• 2014

In this paper, the CAD data for the optimal shape design obtained by isogeometric shape optimization is directly used to fabricate the specimen by using 3D printer for the experimental validation. In a conventional finite element method, the geometric approximation inherent in the mesh leads to the accuracy issue in response analysis and design sensitivity analysis. Furthermore, in the finite element based shape optimization, subsequent communication with CAD description is required in the design optimization process, which results in the loss of optimal design information during the communication. Isogeometric analysis method employs the same NURBS basis functions and control points used in CAD systems, which enables to use exact geometrical properties like normal vector and curvature information in the response analysis and design sensitivity analysis procedure. Also, it vastly simplify the design modification of complex geometries without communicating with the CAD description of geometry during design optimization process. Therefore, the information of optimal design and material volume is exactly reflected to fabricate the specimen for experimental validation. Through the design optimization examples of elasticity problem, it is experimentally shown that the optimal design has higher stiffness than the initial design. Also, the experimental results match very well with the numerical results. Using a non-contact optical 3D deformation measuring system for strain distribution, it is shown that the stress concentration is significantly alleviated in the optimal design compared with the initial design.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.34 no.5
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• pp.287-292
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• 2021

We utilized the isogeometric analysis (IGA) method that uses NURBS basis functions in CAD systems, to account for the geometric exactness of a geometrically exact beam deformation, on a new type of metamaterial, twist-translation coupled structure showing a large twist angle. A two-dimensional unit cell structure was embedded in a cylindrical wall, using free-form deformation and an appropriate interpolation scheme. A parametric study on the effects of the dimensions of the cylinder and the number of cells, on the twisting angle was performed. Furthermore, the mechanism of the twist-translation coupled metamaterial was explored through numerical examples.

• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.241-247
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• 2019

A band gap refers to a certain frequency range where the propagation of mechanical waves is prohibited. This work focuses on engineering three-dimensional Kelvin lattices having external band gaps at low audible frequency ranges using a gradient-based design optimization method. Elastic wave propagation in an infinite periodic lattice is investigated by employing the Bloch theorem. We model the ligaments using a shear-deformable beam model obtained by consistent linearization in a geometrically exact beam theory. For a given lattice topology, we enlarge band gap sizes by controlling the configuration of the beam neutral axis and cross-section thickness that are smoothly parameterized by B-spline basis functions within the isogeometric analysis framework.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.412-415
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 등기하 해석법을 이용하여 설계 의존형 하중조건을 갖는 구조물에 대한 형상 최적설계 를 수행하였다. 유한요소 기반 형상 최적설계는 설계영역 매개화에 어려움이 있으나 등기하 해석법은 NURBS 기저 함수와 조정점을 이용함으로써 기하학적 표현이 용이하다는 장점을 가지고 있다. 기하학적으로 정확한 모델은 응답 및 설계민감도 해석에 사용되며, 설계구배 기반의 최적화에 있어서 중요한 역할을 한다. 하중조건이 설계영역의 변화에 따라 변하는 최적설계 문제에서 경계에서 설계민감도가 부정확한 경우, 설계공간에서 최적설계가 균일한 수렴성을 갖기 어렵다. 즉 유한요소법을 이용한 형상 최적설계에서 설계 의존형 하중조건을 갖는 문제를 푸는 경우, 최적설계를 진행할 때 변하는 경계의 부정확성 때문에 정확한 설계민감도를 얻기가 어려운 점이 있다. 본 논문에서는, 엄밀한 기하형상을 표현하는 등기하 설계민감도를 활용한 형상 최적설계 기법이 설계 의존형 하중조건을 갖는 문제에서 좋은 결과를 제시함을 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute Conference
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• 2010.04a
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• pp.512-515
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 등기하 해석법을 이용하여 설계의존형 하중조건을 갖는 구조물에 대한 형상 최적설계를 수행하였다. 유한요소법 기반 형상 최적설계는 CAD 모델과 해석 모델의 차이로 인해, 설계영역 매개변수화에 어려움이 있다. 등기하 해석법은 CAD 모델과 동일한 NURBS 기저 함수와 조정점을 해석에 이용함으로써 설계의 기하학적 변화를 해석모델에 직접적으로 표현할 수 있는 장점을 가진다. 하중조건이 설계 영역이 변화함에 따라 변하는 최적설계 문제의 경우, 정확한 설계 영역 표현은 법선 벡터, 즉 변화하는 하중의 방향과 곡률과 같은 고차항의 정보를 정확하게 표현할 수 있고, 따라서 목적함수를 최소 또는 최대화시키는 최적의 해로 이끌어 낸다. 유한요소법 또는 밀도법을 이용한 형상 최적설계에서 설계의존형 하중조건을 갖는 구조물의 문제를 푸는 경우, 최적설계가 진행됨에 있어 변화하는 경계의 부정확성 때문에 정확한 설계민감도를 얻기가 어려운 점이 있다. 본 논문에서는, 수치 예제를 통해 등기하 해석 기반의 형상 최적설계 방법론이 설계의존형 하중조건을 갖는 구조물 문제에서 수월성을 가짐을 확인하였다.