The practical use of high-fidelity multidisciplinary optimization techniques in low-boom supersonic business jet designs has been limited because of the high computational cost associated with CFD-based evaluations of...
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The practical use of high-fidelity multidisciplinary optimization techniques in low-boom supersonic business jet designs has been limited because of the high computational cost associated with CFD-based evaluations of both the performance and the loudness of the ground boom of the aircraft. This is particularly true of designs that involve the sonic boom loudness as either a cost function or a constraint because gradient-free optimization techniques may become necessary, leading to even larger numbers of function evaluations. If, in addition, the objective of the design method is to account for the performance of the aircraft throughout its mission (T/O and landing, climb, acceleration, etc.) while including important multi-disciplinary trade-offs between the relevant disciplines (performance, boom, structures, stability and control, propulsion, etc.) the situation only worsens. In order to overcome these limitations, we propose a hierarchical multi-fidelity design approach where high-fidelity models are only used where and when they are needed to correct the shortcomings of the low-fidelity models. Our design approach consists of two basic components: a multi-disciplinary aircraft synthesis tool (PASS) that uses highly-tuned low-fidelity models of all of the relevant disciplines and computes the complete mission profile of the aircraft, and a hierarchical, multi-fidelity environment for the creation of response surfaces for aerodynamic performance and sonic boom loudness (BOOM-UA) that attempts to achieve the accuracy of an Euler-based design strategy. This procedure is used to create three design alternatives for a Mach 1.6, 6-8 passenger supersonic business jet configuration with a range of 4,500 nmi and with a T/O field length that is shorter than 6,000 ft. Optimized results are obtained with much lower computational cost than the direct, high-fidelity design alternative. The validation of these design results using the high-fidelity model show very good agreeme
Biological structures are continually adapting to changes in their physical environ- ment. In bones, for example, it has been widely accepted that mineral tissue is resorbed in regions exposed to low mechanical stimul...
Biological structures are continually adapting to changes in their physical environ- ment. In bones, for example, it has been widely accepted that mineral tissue is resorbed in regions exposed to low mechanical stimulus, whereas new bone is deposited where the stimulus is high. This process of functional adaptation is thought to enable bone to perform its mechanical functions with a minimum of mass. Many theoretical models for bone remodeling use this concept as part of the strategy to simulate bone structural adap- tation. These models imply the existence of an equilibrium state where the bone struc- ture is adapted to the environment and no net remodeling is required. The first practical computational models were developed under the assumption of isotropy of the trabecu- lar structure in the continuum level. Despite the similarities in density distribution with in-vivo bone, no convergent solution was possible to obtain. Recent models have been developed to consider the anisotropic nature of the trabecular bone in the continuum level making use of optimization principles; however, despite of some mechanical aspects re- flected by these idealized microstructures, they just represent a mathematical abstraction of the trabecular architecture. The objective of this investigation is to develop an algorithm that incorporates tissue- level mechanisms of bone functional adaptation compatible with both phenomenologi- cal and optimizationapproaches. This technique makes use of the cellular automaton paradigm and concepts of structural optimization. The algorithm also incorporates the finite element method to perform structural analysis over a design domain that represents the bone structure. This design domain is composed of a lattice of sensor cells or cellular automata. These cells activate local processes of formation and resorption with changes in their relative variable mass. Parameters of the proposed algorithm include mechanotrans- duction of the mechanical stimulus
The simultaneous design and control of continuous bioprocesses is considered here as a multi-objectiveoptimization problem subject to non-linear differential-algebraic constraints. This type of problem is very challe...
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The simultaneous design and control of continuous bioprocesses is considered here as a multi-objectiveoptimization problem subject to non-linear differential-algebraic constraints. This type of problem is very challenging to solve due to its non-convexity (multi-modality). We present two novel solution approaches based on extensions of an stochastic global optimization method. The robustness and efficiency of these approaches are illustrated with a wastewater treatment plant case study.
This dissertation develops efficient methods for reliability-based design optimization (RBDO). Accurate and efficient methods are developed for reliability analysis at both component and system levels. Efficient optim...
This dissertation develops efficient methods for reliability-based design optimization (RBDO). Accurate and efficient methods are developed for reliability analysis at both component and system levels. Efficient optimizationapproaches are developed to enable the accurate reliability methods to be adopted by RBDO. Two reliability analysis methods are developed. The first method combines analytical and simulation-based methods through adaptive response surfaces, and the second method performs Monte Carlo simulation based on the response surface of the failure indicator function. The developed methods are applied to solve an automotive door problem in terms of satisfying two quality issues. A general framework of the proposed method for reliability analysis of problems with a large number of random variables at both component and system level is constructed. A decoupling method for efficient RBDO approach is developed next, based on direct reliability analysis, as opposed to existing decoupling methods that depend on inverse first-order reliability analysis. Since the proposed approach does not depend on first-order reliability method for reliability analysis, it can take advantage of more accurate reliability analysis methods, leading to higher accuracy and actual feasibility of the RBDO solution. A decoupled RBDO method using efficient simulation-based techniques for reliability assessment is also presented. The use of simulation enables system-level reliability to be included in the decoupled RBDO formulation. The proposed decoupled RBDO methods are applied to a vehicle side impact problem. The satisfaction of the two automotive quality issues are probabilistically evaluated and treated as two objectives in the optimization formulation. A multi-objective RBDO method is developed to generate a series of solutions, under different scenarios, which can be utilized to facilitate decision-making. The proposed method is general and can be applied to solve a wide variety
A major challenge to solving multiobjectiveoptimization problems is to capture possibly all the (representative) equivalent and diverse solutions at convergence. In this paper, we attempt to solve the generic multi-o...
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The proceedings contain 70 papers from the Collection of Technical Papers - 45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference;12th AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference;6th AI...
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The proceedings contain 70 papers from the Collection of Technical Papers - 45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference;12th AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference;6th AIAA Non-Deterministic approaches Forum;5th AIAA Gossamer Spacecraft Forum - Volume 6. The topics discussed include: multi-objective reliability-based optimization;efficient reliability-based structural optimization through most probable failure point approximation;vibration isolator for large space telescopes;particle damping applications;automated identification of damping treatment characteristics;and a gradient-dependent constitutive model to simulate impact damage problem.
The dissertation focuses on one of the major research needs in the area of adaptive/intelligent/smart structures, the development and application of finite element analysis and genetic algorithms for optimal design of...
The dissertation focuses on one of the major research needs in the area of adaptive/intelligent/smart structures, the development and application of finite element analysis and genetic algorithms for optimal design of large-scale adaptive structures. We first review some basic concepts in finite element method and genetic algorithms, along with the research on smart structures. Then we propose a solution methodology for solving a critical problem in the design of a next generation of large-scale adaptive structures---optimal placements of a large number of actuators to control thermal deformations. After briefly reviewing the three most frequently used general approaches to derive a finite element formulation, the dissertation presents techniques associated with general shell finite element analysis using flat triangular laminated composite elements. The element used here has three nodes and eighteen degrees of freedom and is obtained by combining a triangular membrane element and a triangular plate bending element. The element includes the coupling effect between membrane deformation and bending deformation. The membrane element is derived from the linear strain triangular element using Cook's transformation. The discrete Kirchhoff triangular (DKT) element is used as the plate bending element. For completeness, a complete derivation of the DKT is presented. Geometrically nonlinear finite element formulation is derived for the analysis of adaptive structures under the combined thermal and electrical loads. Next, we solve the optimization problems of placing a large number of piezoelectric actuators to control thermal distortions in a large mirror in the presence of four different thermal loads. We then extend this to a multi-objectiveoptimization problem of determining only one set of piezoelectric actuator locations that can be used to control the deformation in the same mirror under the action of any one of the four thermal loads. A series of genetic algorithms,
For electronic systems it is not uncommon for 60% or more of the recurring cost to be associated with testing. Performing tradeoffs associated with where in a process to test and what level of test, diagnosis and rewo...
For electronic systems it is not uncommon for 60% or more of the recurring cost to be associated with testing. Performing tradeoffs associated with where in a process to test and what level of test, diagnosis and rework to perform are key to optimizing the cost and yield of an electronic system's assembly. In this dissertation, a methodology that uses a real-coded genetic algorithm has been developed to minimize the yielded cost of electronic products by optimizing the locations of test, diagnosis and rework operations and their characteristics. This dissertation presents a test, diagnosis, and rework analysis model for use in electronic systems assembly. The approach includes a model of functional test operations characterized by fault coverage, false positives, and defects introduced in test; in addition, rework and diagnosis operations (diagnostic test) have variable success rates and their own defect introduction mechanisms. The model accommodates multiple rework attempts on a product instance. For use in practical assembly processes, the model has been extended by defining a general form of the relationship between test cost and fault coverage. The model is applied within a framework for optimizing the location(s) and characteristics (fault coverage/test cost and rework attempts) of Test/Diagnosis/Rework (TDR) operations in a general assembly process. A new search algorithm called Waiting Sequence Search (WSS) is applied to traverse a general process flow to perform the cumulative calculation of a yielded cost objective function. Real-Coded Genetic Algorithms (RCGAs) are used to perform a multi-variable optimization that minimizes yielded cost. Several simple cases are analyzed for validation and general complex process flows are used to demonstrate the applicability of the algorithm. A real multichip module (MCM) manufacturing and assembly process is used to demonstrate that the optimization methodology developed in this dissertation can find test and rework s
This work presents a new and efficient CAD-oriented algorithm for the design and optimization of high frequency coupled coplanar waveguides (CCPW). The technique is based on genetic algorithms to obtain the global opt...
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This work presents a new and efficient CAD-oriented algorithm for the design and optimization of high frequency coupled coplanar waveguides (CCPW). The technique is based on genetic algorithms to obtain the global optimal solution of the problem. The proposed algorithm optimizes a multi-objective highly nonlinear problem having multiple local minima with one constraint. The new approach obtains the optimal structure dimensions that minimize the attenuation and at the same time is as close as possible to the circuit matching condition. After validation, the proposed technique is compared to a global search optimizer and then successfully applied to the design of practical monolithic implementations.
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