Accuracy Analysis of the Semi-Analytical Method for Shape Sensitivity Calculation∗
- 1 September 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Mechanics of Structures and Machines
- Vol. 18 (3) , 407-432
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08905459008915677
Abstract
The semi-analytical method of design sensitivity analysis that is widely used for calculating derivatives of static response with respect to design variables for structures modeled by finite elements is studied in this paper. It is shown that the method can have serious accuracy problems for shape design variables in structures modeled by beam, plate, truss, frame, and solid elements. Errors are shown to be associated with an incompatibility of the sensitivity field with the structure. An error index is developed to test the accuracy of the semi-analytical method. It characterizes the difference in errors between a general finite difference method and the semi-analytical method. A method for improving the accuracy of the semi-analytical method (when possible) is provided. Examples are presented to demonstrate the use of the error index.Keywords
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