Shape Optimization for Natural Frequency with Isogeometric Kirchhoff-Love Shell and Sensitivity Mapping

A fast shape optimization strategy for free form shell structure design with structural dynamics criteria is proposed in this paper. The structures are modelled with Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline based isogeometric Kirchhoff-Love shell elements. The substitution of the traditional finite elements no...

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Main Authors: Zhen Lei, Frederic Gillot, Louis Jezequel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9531651