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Collaborative optimization with disciplinary conceptual design

delete2014-02-03
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Balling, R *
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Rawlings, MR
DOI:10.1007/s001580050151delete
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For the first time, a multilevel optimization approach with disciplinary conceptual design is demonstrated. Collaborative optimization is used to decompose an example bridge design problem among two groups of designers - a superstructure design group and a deck design group. The disciplinary groups are allowed to search over different design concepts and formulate the design variables and constraints for each. The autonomy of the two groups is managed by a system-level group which insures that overall system objectives are met and coupling is properly accounted for. Even though discrete conceptual design occurs within the disciplinary groups, a continuous gradient-based optimization algorithm is used at the system level. The procedure was started from a nonoptimal concept, and converged to the optimal concept.
Keywords:
multilevel
collaborative
multidisciplinary
conceptual design

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Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization cover
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
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