Minimization of the mass of multilayer plates at impulse loading

Abstract

The statement and the solution of the problem of optimal synthesis of a multilayer plate with a minimal mass at impulse loading is offered. The optimization method is represented by a hybrid search method with adaptive control of the extremum search process. The multilayer plate is described by equations of the refined theory considering transverse shear. The hypothesis of a broken line holds true for a pack of layers. Numerical examples of optimization are given.