Design optimization and vibration control of adaptive structures: Modeling of smart dampers and optimization in semiactive structures - Softcover

Dominguez-Gonzalez, Aurelio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639315715 ISBN 13: 9783639315714

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2010

Synopsis

A methodology to find the simultaneous size, geometry and topology design optimization of structures using Genetic Algorithms (GAs) is proposed. The methodology considers that the large structures are constructed from the duplication of some basic structures called bays. For realistic optimal designs, the cross-sectional areas are extracted from the standard profiles and the optimization process is performed considered the AISC design standards. Then a methodology to find the characteristic parameters of the Bouc-Wen model is presented. The methodology considers the effect of each individual term of the Bouc-Wen model over the hysteretic loop to estimate the appropriate values of the parameters. From the results, a new model based on the Bouc-Wen model is proposed with the current, frequency and amplitude excitation as variables. Based on this, a Finite Element Model (FEM) for the MR damper is developed and then integrated to the FEM model of the entire structure. Subsequently, a vibration suppression strategy using MR damper was proposed to improve performance index of the structure. Finally, the application of MR dampers as translational actuator is investigated.

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About the Author

Ph. D. in Concordia University, Montreal, Ca., and M.Sc. in the Instituto Tecnologico de Queretaro both in Mechanical Engineering. B.Sc. Electromechanical Engineering in the Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro (UAQ), Mex. He works in optimization, automation of industrial equipment, FEM and images processing areas. Now he is UAQ full time professor.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639315715
• ISBN 13: 9783639315714
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184