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1	Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Axially Symmetric, Composite Pressure Domes Using the Method of Multiple Shooting Steinbrink, Scott Edward 02 April 2000 (has links) An analysis is presented of the linear and geometrically nonlinear static response of "thin" doubly-curved shells of revolution, under internal pressure loading. The analysis is based upon direct numerical integration of the governing differential equations, written in first-order state vector form. It is assumed that the loading and response of the shell are both axially symmetric; the governing equations are thus ordinary differential equations. The geometry of the shell is limited in the analysis by the assumptions of axisymmetry and constant thickness. The shell is allowed to have general composite laminate construction, elastic supports at the edges and internal ring stiffeners. In addition, the analysis allows for the possibility of circumferential line loads at discrete locations along the dome meridian. The problem is a numerically unstable two-point boundary value problem; integrations are performed using the technique of multiple shooting. A development of the multiple shooting technique known as stabilized marching is given. Results achieved by use of the multiple shooting technique are verified by comparison to results of finite element analysis using the finite element analysis codes STAGS and ABAQUS. Parametric studies are performed for ellipsoidal domes constructed of symmetric, 8-ply laminates. The parametric studies examine the effects of dome geometry for a quasi-isotropic laminate first, then examine whether material properties may be adjusted to create a "better" design. Conclusions and recommendations for future work follow. / Ph. D. Shells Nonlinear Multiple Shooting Composite
2	An Optimal Control Toolbox for MATLAB Based on CasADi Leek, Viktor January 2016 (has links) Many engineering problems are naturally posed as optimal control problems. It may involve moving between two points in the fastest possible way, or to put a satellite into orbit with minimum energy consumption. Many optimal control problems are too difficult to be solved analytically and therefore require the use of numerical methods. The numerical methods that are the most widespread are the so-called direct methods. However, there is one major drawback with these. If the problem is non-convex, the solution is not guaranteed globally optimal, that is, the absolute best, instead it is guaranteed locally optimal, that is the best in its vicinity. To compensate for this, the problem should be solved several times, under different conditions, in order to investigate whether the solution is a good candidate for the global optimum. CasADi is a software specifically designed for dynamic optimization. It has gained wide spread in recent years because it provides all the necessary building blocks for dynamic optimization. This has given individual engineers and scientists the ability to independently formulate and solve all sorts of optimal control problems. However, this requires good theoretical knowledge of the necessary numerical methods. The advantage of a toolbox, which solves general optimal control problems, is that the underlying numerical methods have been tested and shown to function on optimal control problems with known solutions. This means that the user does not need exhaustive knowledge of the numerical methods involved, but can focus on formulating and solving optimal control problems. The main contribution of this thesis is an optimal control toolbox for MATLAB based on CasADi. The toolbox does not require expert knowledge of the numerical methods, but provides an alternative lower level abstraction that allows for more complex problem formulations. The toolbox implements two direct methods, direct multiple shooting and direct collocation. This allows a problem formulation with many degrees of freedom. The most important property of the toolbox is that the discretization can be changed, without the problem formulation needing to be altered. This way the user can easily change the conditions for his/her problem. The thesis describes how the two implemented direct methods work, and the design choices made. It also describes what remains to test and evaluate, and the problems that have been used as a reference during the development process.
3	Real-time Optimal Braking for Marine Vessels with Rotating Thrusters Jónsdóttir, Sigurlaug Rún January 2022 (has links) Collision avoidance is an essential component of autonomous shipping. As ships begin to advance towards autonomy, developing an advisory system is one of the first steps. An advisory system with a strong collision avoidance component can help the crew act more quickly and accurately in dangerous situations. One way to avoid colission is to make the vessel stop as fast as possible. In this work, two scenarios are studied, firstly, stopping along a predefined path, and secondly, stopping within a safe area defined by surrounding obstacles. The first scenario was further worked with to formulate a real-time solution. Movements of a vessel, described in three degrees of freedom with continuous dynamics, were simulated using mathematical models of the forces acting on the ship. Nonlinear optimal control problems were formulated for each scenario and solved numerically using discretization and a direct multiple shooting method. The results for the first problem showed that the vessel could stop without much deviation from the path. Paths with different curvatures were tested, and it was shown that a slightly longer distance was traveled when the curvature of the path was greater. The results for the second problem showed that the vessel stays within the safe area and chooses a relatively straight path as the optimal way of stoping. This results in a shorter distance traveled compared to the solution of the first problem. Two different real-time approaches were formulated, firstly a receding-horizon approach and secondly a lookup-based approach. Both approaches were solved with real-time feasibility, where the receding-horizon approach gave a better solution while lookup-based approach had a shorter computational time. Nonlinear optimization nonlinear optimal control numerical optimal control real-time solution optimal braking receding horizon modeling ship model propeller forces rudder forces direct multiple shooting method discretization Other Mathematics Annan matematik
4	Estimation des forces musculaires du membre supérieur humain par optimisation dynamique en utilisant une méthode directe de tir multiple Bélaise, Colombe 07 1900 (has links) No description available. Membre supérieur Modèle musculo-squelettique Optimisation dynamique Électromyographie Méthode directe de tir multiple Suivi multiple de données Upper-limb Musculoskeletal model Forward-dynamic optimisation Electromyography Direct multiple shooting method Multiple data tracking Muscle parameters identification
5	Linearization Based Model Predictive Control of a Diesel Engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Variable-Geometry Turbocharger Gustafsson, Jonatan January 2021 (has links) Engine control systems aim to ensure satisfactory output performance whilst adhering to requirements on emissions, drivability and fuel efficiency. Model predictive control (MPC) has shown promising results when applied to multivariable and nonlinear systems with operational constraints, such as diesel engines. This report studies the torque generation from a mean-value heavy duty diesel engine with exhaust gas recirculation and variable-geometry turbocharger using state feedback linearization based MPC (LMPC). This is accomplished by first introducing a fuel optimal reference generator that converts demands on torque and engine speed to references on states and control signals for the MPC controller to follow. Three different MPC controllers are considered: a single linearization point LMPC controller and two different successive LMPC (SLMPC) controllers, where the controllers are implemented using the optimization tool CasADi. The MPC controllers are evaluated with the World Harmonized Transient Cycle and the results show promising torque tracking using a SLMPC controller with linearization about reference values. MPC Model Predictive Control LMPC Linearization Based MPC SLMPC Successive Linearization Based MPC Reference Generator CasADi EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation VGT Variable-Geometry Turbocharger Diesel Engine Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Automatic Control WHTC World Harmonized Transient Cycle Direct Multiple Shooting Control Engineering Reglerteknik
6	Characterization of Quasi-Periodic Orbits for Applications in the Sun-Earth and Earth-Moon Systems Brian P. McCarthy (5930747) 17 January 2019 (has links) <div>As destinations of missions in both human and robotic spaceﬂight become more exotic, a foundational understanding the dynamical structures in the gravitational environments enable more informed mission trajectory designs. One particular type of structure, quasi-periodic orbits, are examined in this investigation. Speciﬁcally, eﬃcient computation of quasi-periodic orbits and leveraging quasi-periodic orbits as trajectory design alternatives in the Earth-Moon and Sun-Earth systems. First, periodic orbits and their associated center manifold are discussed to provide the background for the existence of quasi-periodic motion on n-dimensional invariant tori, where n corresponds to the number of fundamental frequencies that deﬁne the motion. Single and multiple shooting diﬀerential corrections strategies are summarized to compute families 2-dimensional tori in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CR3BP) using a stroboscopic mapping technique, originally developed by Howell and Olikara. Three types of quasi-periodic orbit families are presented: constant energy, constant frequency ratio, and constant mapping time families. Stability of quasi-periodic orbits is summarized and characterized with a single stability index quantity. For unstable quasi-periodic orbits, hyperbolic manifolds are computed from the diﬀerential of a discretized invariant curve. The use of quasi-periodic orbits is also demonstrated for destination orbits and transfer trajectories. Quasi-DROs are examined in the CR3BP and the Sun-Earth-Moon ephemeris model to achieve constant line of sight with Earth and avoid lunar eclipsing by exploiting orbital resonance. Arcs from quasi-periodic orbits are leveraged to provide an initial guess for transfer trajectory design between a planar Lyapunov orbit and an unstable halo orbit in the Earth-Moon system. Additionally, quasi-periodic trajectory arcs are exploited for transfer trajectory initial guesses between nearly stable periodic orbits in the Earth-Moon system. Lastly, stable hyperbolic manifolds from a Sun-Earth L<sub>1</sub> quasi-vertical orbit are employed to design maneuver-free transfer from the LEO vicinity to a quasi-vertical orbit.</div> Aerospace Engineering aerospace engineering trajectory trajectory design astrodynamics three body three body mechanics circular restricted three body problem CR3BP quasi-periodic orbits periodic orbits orbit mechanics celestial mechanics dynamical systems dynamical systems theory dynamics applications orbits astronautics differential corrections invariance invariant circle invariant torus torus invariant tori stroboscopic mapping manifolds Sun-Earth system Earth-Moon system stability multiple shooting stroboscopic map eclipse avoidance vertical orbit halo orbit distant retrograde orbit quasi-halo quasi-vertical lissajous quasi-DRO DRO NRHO quasi-NRHO synodic resonance trajectory arcs mission design astromechanics spaceflight mechanics dynamical structures

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