Multi-Objective Optimization of Acoustic Sandwich Panels

Authors

Spilios E. Makris, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
J. MacGregor Smith, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Clive L. Dym, Harvey Mudd CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Department

Engineering (HMC)

Publication Date

1988

Abstract

In this paper the optimal acoustic design of sandwich panels is studied in a comprehensive way with an attempt to establish a methodology to assist the acoustic analysts and panel designers in making appropriate trade-offs between conflicting objectives. Closed-form relationships between design objectives and design variables are obtained for panel cost and for panel loading and deflection from various mechanics models of panel response. Four different objectives—Transmission Loss, Cost, Panel End-Loading, and Mid-Span Deflection—are combined to carry out the multi-objective optimization. Finally, ways for the selection of the best-compromise solution are indicated.

Rights Information

© 1988 Taylor and Francis

DOI

10.1080/03052158808940952

Recommended Citation

S. E. Makris, J. M. Smith and C. L. Dym, “Multi-Objective Optimization of Acoustic Sandwich Panels,” Engineering Optimization, 13 (4), 147-172, May 1988. doi: 10.1080/03052158808940952