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Experiences in applying optimization techniques to configurations for the Control of Flexible Structures (COFS) program

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Walsh, Joanne L.
Published
Apr 1, 1989.
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Summary
Optimization procedures are developed to systematically provide closely-spaced vibration frequencies. A general purpose finite-element program for eigenvalue and sensitivity analyses is combined with formal mathematical programming techniques. Results are presented for three studies. The first study uses a simple model to obtain a design with two pairs of closely-spaced frequencies. Two formulations are developed: an objective function-based formulation and constraint-based formulation for the frequency spacing. It is found that conflicting goals are handled better by a constraint-based formulation. The second study uses a detailed model to obtain a design with one pair of closely-spaced frequencies while satisfying requirements on local member frequencies and manufacturing tolerances. Two formulations are developed. Both the constraint-based and the objective function-based formulations perform reasonably well and converge to the same results. However, no feasible design solution exists which satisfies all design requirements for the choices of design variables and the upper and lower design variable values used. More design freedom is needed to achieve a fully satisfactory design. The third study is part of a redesign activity in which a detailed model is used.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
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Document ID: 19890015857.
Accession ID: 89N25228.
Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Part 3; p 1459-1488.
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