Optimization of Fundamental Natural Frequency of Structures Using VPL on the Example of Truss Towers

Abstract

The work describes the use of VPL to optimize fundamental natural frequency of structures based on the example of steel lattice towers. For this purpose, a universal programming tool in Python using FEM was created, which allows the optimization of any bar structure in terms of its natural frequency. The capabilities of the tool are illustrated in several examples. It has been shown that by changing the tower geometry it is possible to obtain its higher spatial rigidity with a small increase in mass, it is possible to control the frequencies and forms of natural vibrations. Finally, the possibilities of further development of VPL applications in optimization of fundamental natural frequency of constructions and generative architecture were discussed.