Application of algorithmic design method for structure optimization process

Abstract

In this study, structural optimization design process using both algorithmic design method and finite element analysis is proposed. Proposed process can automatically carry out from generating structures to the evaluation of objective functions. As algorithmic design method is executed by fewer design parameters for complicated structure modeling, the direct search method was used to generate optimized structures. Bayesian optimization process is also addressed to reduce the number of simulations. Stiffness maximization problem was solved to check the validity and utility of the proposed process.