Node shift method for stiffness-based optimization of single-layer reticulated shells

This paper presents a node shift method to find the optimal distribution of nodes in single-layer reticulated shells. The optimization process searches for the minimum strain energy configuration and this leads to reduced sensitivity in initial imper- fections. Strain energy sensitivity numbers are...

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Published in:Journal of Zhejiang University. A. Science 2014, Vol.15 (2), p.97-107
Main Authors: Cui, Chang-yu, Jiang, Bao-shi, Wang, You-bao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil Engineering
Classical and Continuum Physics
Defects
Engineering
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Initial conditions
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical properties
Optimization
Searching
Shells
Strain
Three dimensional
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Summary:This paper presents a node shift method to find the optimal distribution of nodes in single-layer reticulated shells. The optimization process searches for the minimum strain energy configuration and this leads to reduced sensitivity in initial imper- fections. Strain energy sensitivity numbers are derived for free shift and restricted shift where nodes can move freely in the 3D space or have to move within a predefmed surface respectively. Numerical examples demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed approach. It was found that optimized structures achieve higher ultimate load and are less sensitive to imperfections than the initial structure. The configuration of the final structure is closely related to factors like the initial structural configuration, spatial conditions, etc. Based on different initial conditions, architects can be provided with diverse reasonable structures. Furthermore, by amending the defined shapes and nodal distributions, it is possible to improve the mechanical behavior of the structures.
ISSN:1673-565X
1862-1775
DOI:10.1631/jzus.A1300239