Submitted by Erika Demachki (erikademachki@gmail.com) on 2015-04-23T19:28:37Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Victor Mark Pontes dos Santos - 2014.pdf: 4740430 bytes, checksum: 86ddafe465639f636facb827295fa18a (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Erika Demachki (erikademachki@gmail.com) on 2015-04-23T19:30:26Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Victor Mark Pontes dos Santos - 2014.pdf: 4740430 bytes, checksum: 86ddafe465639f636facb827295fa18a (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-04-23T19:30:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Victor Mark Pontes dos Santos - 2014.pdf: 4740430 bytes, checksum: 86ddafe465639f636facb827295fa18a (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-27 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / This work explores the use of reliability techniques for selecting strut and tie models and explores the use of topology optimization techniques to generate these models automatically. A literature review is presented exploring probability concepts useful in reliability analysis, concepts about classic approaches to generate strut and topology optimization. The formulation is based on concepts of the limit analysis thus they are the theoretical basis of the strut and tie model. Formulations used in reliability analysis are presented, such as the Monte Carlo simulation and the methods FOSM and FORM. These techniques are applied in nine numerical applications. The first two examples explore alternative techniques on the topology optimization field so as enable appropriate strut and tie results consistent with the project of concrete structures. The following examples are used to validate the tools used in the reliability analysis and in the limit analysis. Finally the four following examples apply reliability analysis with failure function based on limit analysis to compare classic models with those obtained by using topology optimization and analyze the security level of the models with respect to changes in concrete strength, reinforcement provided by the ties and thickness of the struts. / Este trabalho tem o objetivo de utilizar técnicas de confiabilidade para a seleção de modelos de bielas e tirantes e verificar a viabilidade da utilização de técnicas de otimização de topologia para geração automática desses modelos. Apresenta-se uma revisão bibliográfica com conceitos de probabilidade úteis na análise de confiabilidade, conceitos sobre modelos de bielas e tirantes e sobre a otimização de topologia. A metodologia do trabalho emprega formulações utilizadas na análise limite por ser a base teórica do modelo de bielas e tirantes. Apresentam-se também formulações utilizadas na análise de confiabilidade como a simulação de Monte Carlo e os métodos FOSM e FORM. Essas técnicas são utilizadas em nove exemplos de aplicação. As primeiras aplicações exploram variações nas técnicas de otimização de topologia que possibilitam resultados de modelos de bielas e tirantes mais adequados ao projeto de estruturas de concreto armado. As aplicações seguintes validam as ferramentas utilizadas na análise de confiabilidade e na análise limite. Por fim, nas últimas quatro aplicações, aplica-se a análise de confiabilidade com função de falha baseada na análise limite para comparar modelos clássicos e modelos obtidos com otimização de topologia e analisar o nível de segurança dos modelos em relação a algumas variáveis como resistência do concreto, área de aço e espessura de bielas.

Submitted by Cláudia Bueno (claudiamoura18@gmail.com) on 2016-01-29T14:45:57Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Flávio Augusto Xavier Carneiro Pinho - 2015.pdf: 5478560 bytes, checksum: 3507be4593cbd586348d2f5a2bfe2f9f (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Luciana Ferreira (lucgeral@gmail.com) on 2016-02-01T11:53:05Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Flávio Augusto Xavier Carneiro Pinho - 2015.pdf: 5478560 bytes, checksum: 3507be4593cbd586348d2f5a2bfe2f9f (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-02-01T11:53:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Flávio Augusto Xavier Carneiro Pinho - 2015.pdf: 5478560 bytes, checksum: 3507be4593cbd586348d2f5a2bfe2f9f (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-04-10 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Optimization techniques have been widely used in different engineering applications. In the case of structural conception, these techniques can be applied from the architectural concept, determining, for example, bracing structures to setting the best topology for concrete structures, as those compared to strut and tie models. In this context, this thesis presents techniques applied to topology optimization in subsystems of buildings. It is also presented a new software tool, modelled in object-oriented programming, seeking the solution for topology optimization problems assembling various technical problems unified in a single approach. The software tool was used to determine the best shape to bracing frames on a building submited to different loading combinations as well to compare the strut and tie models to foundation blocks. Results were compared to literature review, validating the unified computational procedure. Strut and tie models found in literature were compared to piled foundation blocks varying the number of piles, and whose geometry for larger number of piles are still not clearly defined. / Técnicas de otimização têm sido especialmente utilizadas em diversos problemas de engenharia. No caso da concepção estrutural de grandes edifícios, essas técnicas podem ser utilizadas desde o partido arquitetônico. Neste caso, podem ser determinadas, por exemplo, estruturas de contraventamento. Outro exemplo é a aplicação da otimização de topologia para determinação do modelo de bielas e tirantes de estruturas de concreto armado. Neste trabalho, são utilizadas técnicas de otimização de topologia aplicadas em subsistemas de edifícios. Apresenta-se um software em linguagem de programação orientada a objeto para a solução de problemas de otimização de topologia em que são reunidas diferentes técnicas características do problema as quais são unificadas em uma única abordagem. Esse software é aplicado para determinar a melhor forma da estrutura de contraventamento de edifícios altos submetidos a diversas combinações de carregamentos e para determinação do modelo de bielas e tirantes de blocos de fundações. Os resultados encontrados validam a utilização da uma abordagem unificada já que são condizentes com a literatura. Os modelos de bielas e tirantes encontrados para os blocos de fundações são iguais aos modelos clássicos encontrados na literatura. Também foram estudados blocos de fundações com uma maior quantidade de estacas cujos modelos ainda não possuem geometria bem definida na literatura.

Um micromecanismo é, essencialmente, um dispositivo de dimensões milimétricas ou até micrométricas que executa uma tarefa específica como atuar como garra, pinça, grampo, etc. Quando acoplados a um sistema eletrônico, são chamados de sistemas microeletromecânicos ou \"Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems\" (MEMS). Esses dispositivos são quase todos constituídos por mecanismos flexíveis, onde o movimento é dado pela flexibilidade de sua estrutura, sem juntas e pinos. Uma das formas de atuação de micromecanismos é a eletrotermomecânica, onde uma atuação elétrica sobre o próprio mecanismo é convertida em calor, por efeito Joule, que gera tensões térmicas responsáveis pela deformação estrutural desejada. Recentemente, vários grupos de pesquisa no mundo estão desenvolvendo micromecanismos fabricados com dois (ou até mais) materiais, o que permite obter maiores deformações sem que seja excedido o limite de resistência do material e mais flexibilidade no projeto de micromecanismos que realizem diferentes tarefas quando sujeito a diversas atuações (multiflexíveis). As técnicas de processo de fabricação de micromecanismos atingiram um alto nível de maturidade. No entanto, a modelagem e, em particular, o desenvolvimento de métodos computacionais sistemáticos para o projeto estão ainda no seu estágio inicial. Atualmente, o projeto de micromecanismos com vários materiais vem sendo realizado por métodos de tentativa e erro, dependendo da intuição e experiência do projetista. Além disso, o projeto genérico de um MEMS eletrotermomecânico é uma tarefa complexa, que leva em conta conhecimentos multidisciplinares. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse trabalho de mestrado foi desenvolver um software para o projeto de MEMS multifásicos, atuados eletrotermicamente, usando um método de projeto genérico e sistemático, como o Método de Otimização Topológica (MOT). Utilizando um modelo de interpolação de material de função de pico, qualquer número de materiais pode ser considerado sem que haja aumento na quantidade de variáveis de projeto se comparado à otimização com apenas um material e vazio. Visando maximizar o deslocamento de saída contra uma peça de rigidez conhecida, foram projetados mecanismos atuados por tensão elétrica, alguns considerando multiflexibilidade. Um estudo da influência dos parâmetros da otimização foi realizado. Como uma alternativa à atuação eletrotermomecânica, foram projetados mecanismos atuados por fluxo de calor. / A micromechanism is essentially a device of milimetric, or even micrometric, dimensions that can actuate as a gripper, tweezers, clamp, etc. When coupled to an electronic system, they are called \"Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems\" (MEMS). Almost all of these devices are constituted by compliant mechanisms, where the motion is allowed by the compliance of its own structure, rather than the presence of joint and pins. One of the forms of micromechanisms actuation is the electrothermomechanical, where an electric actuation applied to the mechanism is converted in heat, by Joule effect, that generates the thermal stress responsible for the desired structural deformation. Recently, many research groups around the world are developing micromechanisms manufactured with two (or even more) materials, what allows larger displacements without exceeding the materials ultimate tensile strength, and gives more flexibility in the design of micromechanisms that accomplish different tasks when under different actuations (multiflexible mechanisms). The manufacturing process techniques of micromechanisms reached a high level of maturity, however, the modelling and, particularly, the development of systematic computational methods for design are still in early stages. Nowadays, micromechanism design with many materials is being carried on by \"try and error\" methods, depending on designer intuition and experience. Also, a generic design of an electrothermomechanical MEMS is a complex task that needs multidisciplinary knowledge. Thus, the objective of this work is to develop a software for the design of multi-phase MEMS, electrothermomechanically actuated, using a method for systematic and generic design, such as Topology Optimization Method (TOM). Using a peak function material interpolation model, any number of materials can be considered without increasing the amount of design variables if compared to an optimization with only one material and void. Mechanisms actuated by electric tension were designed considering the maximization of output displacement against a work piece with known stiffness. The design of microactuators considering multiflexibility was also performed. A study of optimization parameters influence is presented. As an alternative to electrothermomechanical actuation, some mechanisms actuated by heat flow were designed.

Les transferts de chaleur et de masse sont deux phénomènes physiques à la base de nombreux systèmes thermiques employés dans des secteurs variés tels que l'industrie, le bâtiment ou encore les énergies renouvelables. Les présents travaux de recherche envisagent différentes méthodologies d'optimisation de configurations assurant le transfert de flux de chaleur, couplé ou non à un écoulement fluide, au sens topologique du terme. Les équations aux dérivées partielles décrivant les phénomènes physiques sont discrétisées avec la méthode des volumes finis. La première partie du manuscrit examine successivement trois classes différentes de méthodes: la théorie constructale, les automates cellulaires et les méthodes par pénalisation. Le même cas académique, portant sur le refroidissement d'un volume fini générant de la chaleur, est résolu au moyen de ces trois méthodes, ce qui permet ainsi de comparer les performances de chaque algorithme. Cette comparaison démontre l'ascendant des méthodes par pénalisation sur les deux premiers types, tant structurellement que quantitativement, et permet également d'établir des solutions basées sur des compromis dans le cadre d'optimisations multi-objectifs. Par conséquent, la seconde partie envisage l'application de cette approche à des configurations réalisant des transferts de chaleur conducto-convectifs en régime laminaire. L'utilisation de paramètres de pénalisation en conjonction avec les volumes finis requiert une régularisation de la dissipation visqueuse le long de l'interface fluide/solide. Une approche bi-objectif est développée visant à minimiser la puissance dissipée par le fluide, tout en maximisant l'énergie thermique récupérée sur le système. Les solutions obtenues adoptent des configurations non-triviales qui sont divisibles en quatre classes topologiques différentes. La thèse ouvre ainsi un nouveau champ d'investigation pour l'optimisation d'écoulements couplés à la problématique du transport de chaleur. / Heat and mass transfers are two physical phenomena at the base of many thermal systems involved in various fields, such as industries, buildings or renewable energies. The present researches tackle different optimization methodologies of structures subject to heat transfers, coupled with a fluid flow or not, in the topological sense of the term. The partial differential equations describing the physical phenomena are discretized thanks to the finite volume method. The first part of the thesis successively studies three different classes of approaches: constructal theory, cellular automaton, and the solid isotropic material with penalization method. The same academic case, aiming at the optimal cooling of a finite-size volume generating heat, is tackled by means of these three methods, allowing the comparison of the performances of each algorithm. This comparison shows that the method based on the material penalization performs better than the first two approaches, structurally and quantitatively, and also establishes solutions based on a trade-off in the frame multi-objective optimization. Consequently, the second part applies this method to configurations subject to heat and mass transfers with laminar flows. The use of penalization parameters in conjunction with the finite volume method requires a regularization of the viscous dissipation along the solid/fluid interfaces. A bi-objective approach is implemented in order to minimize the total power dissipated by the fluid, while maximizing the thermal energy recovered from the system. The solutions show non-trivial configurations that can be categorized in four different topological classes. The present researches open a new investigation field for fluid flows coupled with the problem of heat transport.

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第23153号 / 工博第4797号 / 新制||工||1750(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科建築学専攻 / (主査)教授 大崎 純, 教授 竹脇 出, 准教授 倉田 真宏 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

Master’s thesis focused on design and construction of front uprights for Formula Student racing car. Topology optimization and FEM analysis will be used to design the uprights with higher stiffness and minimal weight difference compared to the last model. In the FEM analysis loads will be applied from wheel side and from suspension side. Design of the upright then will be compared to the previous designs especially to safety factor, weight and cost.

This master thesis deals with the design of the internal wing structure of 3D printed flying wing VUT 714. As a part of this work was performed a load calculation, static strenght test, comparative FEM analysis and subsequently topology optimization was performed. The outcome of this master thesis is a rational design of the wing internal structure based on the load calculation and knowledge of effect of this load on the structure.

A heliostat is a device that reflects the sun’s rays to a stationary object. There are two different types of heliostat serial and parallel type. The most used is the serial type of heliostat with Azimuthal-Elevation(Az-El) drive. The parallel heliostat includes two or more actuators to accommodate for the movement, one such design is heliostat with Hydraulic Infinite Linear Actuator (HILA). In this design, the mirror assembly is supported by two HILA’s and a universal joint. The mirror thus has three support points making it a parallel heliostat. This thesis work includes setting up the geometry of the new concept for160 m2reflector area and formulating kinematics and optics equations for calculating the lengths of the actuators and rotations at the universal joint. For structural analysis, the application of wind loads on the structure in the form of pressure is calculated and the structure is designed to satisfy the deflection requirements of 2 mRads at a maximum allowable wind speed of 22 m/s. The symmetric structure is modelled and checked for deflection requirements in Ansys Workbench. The reaction forces are calculated which are then used for topology optimization of the base structure, which is performed Trinitas. When there is an established design for the heliostat with HILA benchmarking is done by designing a scaled-down model for 25 m2 and comparing it with pre-existing results for Az-El type heliostats in literature.

In this two-part study, developments in finite element technology and the application thereof to topology optimization are investigated. Ultimately, the developed finite elements and corresponding topology optimization procedures are aimed at, but not restricted to, aiding the design of piezoelectrically driven compliant mechanisms for micropositioning applications. The objective is to identify and exploit existing, or to develop new, finite element technologies to alleviate the numerical instabilities encountered in topology optimization. Checkerboarding and one-node connected hinges are two commonly encountered examples which can directly be attributed to inadequacies or deficiencies in the finite element solution of structural problems using 4-node bilinear isoparametric finite elements (denoted Q4). The numerical behaviour leading to checkerboard layouts stems from an over-stiff estimation of a checkerboard patch of Q4 elements. The numerical model of a one-node connected hinge using Q4 elements, on the other hand, possesses no (or very little) stiffness in rotation about the common node. In the first part of the study, planar finite elements with in-plane rotational (drilling) degrees of freedom are investigated. It is shown that the skew-symmetric part of the stress tensor can directly be used to quantitatively assess the validity of the penalty parameter ã, which relates the in-plane translations to the rotations. Thereafter, the variational formulations used to develop these planar finite elements with drilling degrees of freedom are extended to account for the piezoelectric effect. Several new piezoelectric elements that include in-plane rotational degrees of freedom (with and without assumed stress and electric flux density) are implemented, evaluated and shown to be accurate and stable. Furthermore, the application of alternative reduced order integration schemes to quadratic serendipity (Q8) and Lagrangian (Q9) elements is investigated. Reduced or selective reduced integration schemes are often used to enhance element accuracy by `softening' higher order deformation modes. However, application of reduced integration schemes to Q8 and Q9 elements is usually accompanied by element rank deficiencies. It is shown how the application of five and eight point modified integration schemes preserve the accuracy benefits of reduced integration, while preventing element rank deficiencies. In the second part of the investigation, the salient features of elements with drilling degrees are utilized in two schemes to prevent, or improve the modelling of, one-node connected hinges. In principle, the first scheme uses the rotations computed at interior nodes to detect excessive rotations at suspect nodes. The second scheme essentially replaces planar elements forming a one-node hinge, where appropriate, with a more realistic beam model of the material layout while other elements in the mesh are modelled using planar elements as usual. Next, the dependence of optimal topologies on element formulation is demonstrated. Attention is especially paid to plate and shell applications. It is shown that Mindlin-Reissner based elements, which employ selective reduced integration on shear terms, are not reliable in topology optimization problems. Conversely, elements based on an assumed natural strain formulation are shown to be stable and capable of reproducing thin plate topology results computed using shear-rigid elements. Furthermore, it is shown that an ad hoc treatment of rotational degrees of freedom in shell problems is sensitive to the related adjustable parameter, whereas optimal topologies, using a proper treatment of drilling degrees of freedom are not. Finally, the use of reduced order integration schemes as a strategy to reduce the stiffness of a checkerboard patch of elements is considered. It is demonstrated that employing the five and eight point integration schemes, used to enhance the accuracy of Q8 and Q9 elements, also significantly reduce the stiffness of a checkerboard patch of elements, thereby reducing the probability of observing checkerboard layouts in optimal topologies. / Thesis (PhD (Mechanical Engineering))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering / PhD / unrestricted

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