Accession Number:

ADA278842

Title:

Rule Based Design Optimization of Cradle Structures Using Frequency Domain Structural Synthesis

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Oct-31 Dec 1993

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Gordis, Joshua H.
• Healey, Anthony J.
• Cook, Ron

Report Date:

1993-12-31

Pagination or Media Count:

85.0

Abstract:

This work investigates the use of frequency domain structural synthesis and an expert system rule based design methodology for automating the design of the submarine machinery cradle. The expert system provides intelligent automated executive control of the design process. Frequency domain structural synthesis provides the means to rapidly alter the structural configuration of the cradle design and calculate dynamic response. The goal is the minimization of structural dynamic transmissibility.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
• *NAVAL VESSELS
• *ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• *SUBMARINES
• *STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• METHODOLOGY
• SHIP NOISE
• COMPUTER LOGIC
• SHIP MOTION
• CONSTRUCTION
• SHIP HULLS
• FREQUENCY DOMAIN
• EXPERT SYSTEMS
• CONFIGURATIONS
• RULE BASED SYSTEMS
• PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
• DYNAMIC RESPONSE
• FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
• OPTIMIZATION
• AUTOMATION

Subject Categories:

• Cybernetics
• Marine Engineering
• Submarine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE