This study numerically compares optimum solutions generated by element- and node-wise topology optimization designs for free vibration structures, where element-and node-wise denote the use of element and nodal densities as design parameters, respectively. For static problems optimal solution comparisons of the two types for topology optimization designs have already been introduced by the author and many other researchers, and the static structural design is very common. In dynamic topology optimization problems the objective is in general related to maximum Eigenfrequency optimization subject to a given material limit since structures with a high fundamental frequency tend to be reasonable stiff for static loads. Numerical applications topologically maximizing the first natural Eigenfrequency verify the difference of solutions between element-and node-wise topology optimum designs.

In this study, stiffness evaluation was conducted on the main member, front cross member, and rear cross member, which are three components of sub-frame for SUVs (sports utility vehicles), through mode analysis. As for the design variables used in the analysis, the maximum frequency was examined by varying the width and height of each of the three parts into four types. Of course, the weight at this time is minimized, and the mode is set as a constraint that only bending occurs and no distortion occurs. As a result of the analysis, the member affecting the 1st mode was the rear cross member, and the member having the greatest influence on the 2nd mode was the front cross member. In addition, the member with the greatest influence on the 3rd mode appeared as the rear cross member, indicating that this part had the greatest effect on the bending stiffness.

This paper presents the approach of design parameters optimization based on Taguchi method for the uniformity of outlet pressure in a plasma discharge chamber. The key issue of a plasma discharge chamber is to have the uniformity of outlet pressure which can make a high performance of surface treatment. To extend the length of a outlet from 60mm to 250mm with the uniformity, This study optimally designed the middle holes, outlet width and height, and diameter of the second chamber by using SolidWorks and flow simulation tool. Simulation results demonstrate the validity of the proposed approach.

건설공사의 설계와 시공에서 표준화된 이산형 강재단면을 이용하고 있으나, 대부분의 최적화기법에서는 표준강재단면을 사용하기 위해 별도의 이산화 과정을 가지게 되므로 설계결과의 최적성을 보장할 수 없다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 제안된 알고리즘의 효율성을 높이기 위해 전체구조계와 구조요소계로 나누는 다단계 알고리즘을 적용하였다 수치해석 과정의 효율성과 최적해의 정확성을 예제를 통하여 비교검토하였다.

주로 경험에 의존하여 최선의 상태를 구하는 설계방식에 반하여 수학적인 해석방법을 사용하여 체계적으로 최상의 결과를 얻고자하는 것이 최적설계이다. 이때 상태의 해석방법 뿐아니라 비선형의 설계함수의 최적화에 관한 기법 연구가 요구된다. 해석적인 비선형 최적화의 기법중 공학설계에 사용할 수 있는 수렴속도가 빠르며, 사용하기에 편리하다고 알려진 반복 이차 계획법(Recursive Quadratic Programming Method)의 매개변수들의 역할을 살피고 이들의 변화에 따른 수치성능을 비교 분석하여 계산효율이 개선된 수치적 알고리즘을 제시하였다. 설계함수들의 일차 미분정보를 이용한 근사 이차 미분정보에 의하여 최적해의 접근속도가 빠른 RQP 알고리즘의 평가를 위하여 구조물의 무게를 최소화하면서 유한요소의 응력, 변위, 최소고유진동수등의 제한조건을 만족하는 주어진 형상의 최적단면을 가지는 구조물도 설계하였다.

In this paper, the changing of durability design variables such as cover depth, surface chloride content, and replacement ratio of GGBFS are considered, and optimum substitution ratio of GGBFS are derived with intended service life. With increasing cover depth, service life increased by 2.78~3.21 times. Cover depth is the most influencing parameters of those in this study. For reasonable durability design of concrete, quantitative exterior condition and critical chloride content should be determined.