Nonlinear topology design of trusses using cellular automata

Samy Missoum, Mostafa Abdalla, Zafer Gürdal

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Abstract

Cellular Automata (CA) is an emerging paradigm for the combined analysis and design of complex systems using local update rules. An implementation of the paradigm has recently been demonstrated successfully for the design of truss and beam structures. In the present paper, CA is applied to two-dimensional nonlinear truss topology optimization problems. The optimization problem is stated as a minimization of complementary work (minimum compliance design). First order Kuhn-Tucker conditions are derived for the general case of geometric and material nonlinear behavior. The derived optimality criterion is equivalent to fully stressed design and is used as a design update rule. The analysis update rules are derived using an Updated Lagrangian Formulation. The CA combined analysis and design algorithm is applied to demonstrative problems.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2003 - Norfolk, VA, United States
Duration: Apr 7 2003Apr 10 2003

Publication series

Name44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference

Other

Other44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNorfolk, VA
Period4/7/034/10/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture

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