Acoustic simulation using singular boundary method based on loop subdivision surfaces: A seamless integration of CAD and CAE

Abstract

This paper firstly combines the Burton-Miller-type singular boundary method (BMSBM) with the Loop subdivision surfaces (LSS) for the acoustic simulation of 3D complicated structures. As a modern modeling technique, the LSS provides a flexible and simple means to represent model surfaces by controlling meshes and subdivision rules. Thus, it can achieve arbitrary topology and multi-resolution structures. As a semi-analytical and boundary-type meshless technique, the BMSBM using the fundamental solutions is simple, accurate, and straightforward for solving acoustic radiation and scattering problems. The new approach constructs a geometry model using a subdivision scheme, and therefore can create a multi-resolution hierarchical model meeting various accuracy requirements without a repetitive meshing procedure. The proposed method effectively breaks through the technical bottleneck that the BMSBM makes it difficult to collate boundary nodes of complex structures and achieves a seamless integration between CAD and CAE. The numerical results of three examples demonstrated the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method for acoustic simulation. The present study provides an innovative idea for the subsequent optimization of materials and shapes of acoustic structures, which has the potential to enhance precision and efficiency significantly.