Multiobjective optimization of viscoelastic laminated sandwich structures using the Direct MultiSearch method

A multiobjective approach for optimization of passive damping for vibration reduction in sandwich structures is presented in this paper. Constrained optimization is conducted for maximization of modal loss factors and minimization of weight of sandwich beams and plates with elastic laminated constra...

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Main Author: Madeira, JFA (author)
Other Authors: Araújo, A.L. (author), Mota Soares, C.M. (author), Mota Soares, C.A. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/5995
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/5995
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Summary:A multiobjective approach for optimization of passive damping for vibration reduction in sandwich structures is presented in this paper. Constrained optimization is conducted for maximization of modal loss factors and minimization of weight of sandwich beams and plates with elastic laminated constraining layers and a viscoelastic core, with layer thickness and material and laminate layer ply orientation angles as design variables. The problem is solved using the Direct MultiSearch (DMS) solver for derivative-free multiobjective optimization and solutions are compared with alternative ones obtained using genetic algorithms.