Maximization of natural frequencies and frequency gaps of continuum structures by an evolutionary topology optimization method

• Grant number: 19/05393-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• Start date: May 01, 2019
• End date: March 31, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanics of Solids
• Principal Investigator: Renato Pavanello
• Grantee: Heitor Nigro Lopes
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica (FEM). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 13/08293-7 - CCES - Center for Computational Engineering and Sciences, AP.CEPID
• Associated scholarship(s): 22/00010-5 - Topology optimization of acoustic-structure systems in high frequency domain, BE.EP.DD

Abstract

To avoid resonance problems in vibrating mechanical structures it is desired to modify their natural frequencies, usually distancing them from an operating frequency range. In such manner, optimization methods can be used to identify geometries that maximize one or more frequencies or maximize the difference gap between consecutive natural frequencies. In this project, a topology optimization method was used to maximize a given eigenvalue or a given eigenvalue separation considering two and three-dimensional linear elastic structure. Also, a periodic analysis on elastic wave propagation will be performed to detect if phononic band gaps are present in the final topology. The BESO (Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) is chosen for accomplish these tasks. The BESO is a sensitivity based method that uses discrete design variables. Numerical strategies will be studied to control the mode shift problem and the repeated modes problems. Furthermore, a method based on multi-objective optimization and penalty methods will be studied, implemented and tested to control the mode shift problem for a high-frequency range. The proposed multi-objective strategy is based on the weighted sum method, where additional frequencies are added on the objective function. In most cases, periodic geometries are obtained, therefore, a method using periodic constraints or an asymptotic homogenization technique combined with the mode shift control technique for high-frequency range will be developed. In this context, a concurrent topology optimization problem, in micro and macro scale will be studied. Ultimately, this study will be extended to the acoustic-structure interaction problem, expanding this analysis in regards to frequency gap maximization in high-frequency range. These problems will be solved considering two solid materials phases: either void and solid or two distinct materials. The obtained structures will be manufactured using 3D printing systems. A special experimental modal analysis for small parts and low density materials will be carried out in collaboration with INSA de Lyon Laboratories to check the validity of the implemented numerical methods. (AU)

Scientific publications

(5)

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

PEREIRA, RODRIGO L.; LOPES, HEITOR N.; MOURA, MARCIO S.; PAVANELLO, RENATO. Multi-domain acoustic topology optimization based on the BESO approach: applications on the design of multi-phase material mufflers. STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION, v. 66, n. 1, p. 22-pg., 2023-01-01. (19/05393-7, 13/08293-7)

PEREIRA, RODRIGO L.; LOPES, HEITOR N.; PAVANELLO, RENATO. p Topology optimization of acoustic systems with a multiconstrained BESO approach. FINITE ELEMENTS IN ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, v. 201, APR 1 2022. (13/08293-7, 19/05393-7)

LOPES, HEITOR NIGRO; CUNHA, DANIEL CANDELORO; PAVANELLO, RENATO; MAHFOUD, JARIR. Numerical and experimental investigation on topology optimization of an elongated dynamic system. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, v. 165, FEB 15 2022. (19/05393-7, 19/19237-7, 13/08293-7)

LOPES, HEITOR NIGRO; MAHFOUD, JARIR; PAVANELLO, RENATO. High natural frequency gap topology optimization of bi-material elastic structures and band gap analysis. STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION, v. 63, n. 5, JAN 2021. (19/05393-7, 13/08293-7)

CUNHA, DANIEL CANDELORO; DE ALMEIDA, BRENO VINCENZO; LOPES, HEITOR NIGRO; PAVANELLO, RENATO. Finite variation sensitivity analysis for discrete topology optimization of continuum structures. STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION, v. 64, n. 6, OCT 2021. (13/08293-7, 19/05393-7, 19/19237-7, 20/07391-9)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

LOPES, Heitor Nigro. Otimização topológica vibro-acústica em alta frequência considerando separação de frequências naturais e isolação sonora. 2024. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica Campinas, SP.