ISSN:
0029-5981
Keywords:
Engineering
;
Engineering General
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Technology
Notes:
A numerical method is presented for structural configuration design sensitivity calculations using established finite element analysis codes. The theoretical foundation of the configuration design sensitivity analysis is given in Part I of this paper1 using the continuum elasticity formulation. A linear approximation between design parameterizations and design velocity fields is derived for line and surface design components. A regular design velocity that avoids the calculation of corner terms at the boundary is implemented to show a unified configuration design sensitivity analysis. The design sensitivity analysis method is demonstrated using the post-processing data of an existing finite element code. Configuration design sensitivity results of displacement, stress and eigenvalue performance measures are illustrated for several built-up engineering structures.
Additional Material:
14 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nme.1620362407
