Virtual displacement based discontinuity layout optimization

DOI10.1002/NME.7084arXiv2203.03822OpenAlexW4225846790MaRDI QIDQ6092286FDOQ6092286

Authors: Yiming Zhang, Xinquan Wang, Herbert A. Mang 

Publication date: 23 November 2023

Published in: International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: Discontinuity layout optimization (DLO) is a relatively new upper bound limit analysis method. Compared to classic topology optimization methods, aimed at obtaining the optimum design of a structure by considering its self-weight, building cost or bearing capacity, DLO optimizes the failure pattern of the structure under specific loading conditions and constraints by minimizing the dissipation energy. In this work, we present a modified DLO algorithm that contains all of the advantages of DLO. It is referred to virtual displacement-based discontinuity layout optimization (VDLO). VDLO takes the stress state of a loaded structure as a snapshot and correspondingly provides the optimum failure pattern, which greatly extends the application potential of DLO. Numerical examples indicate the effectiveness and flexibility of VDLO. It is regarded as a highly promising supplemental tool for other numerical methods in element-/node-based frameworks.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.03822

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zbMATH Keywords

upper bound limit analysissafety factorMohr-Coulomb failure

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Anelastic fracture and damage (74R20) Optimization of other properties in solid mechanics (74P10) Plastic materials, materials of stress-rate and internal-variable type (74C99)

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