Multi-objective optimization approach on diffuse sound transmission through poroelastic composite sandwich structure

Multi-objective vibroacoustic optimization of the double-walled doubly curved composite shells having poroelastic lining in its core in a diffuse field is performed based on Non-dominated sorting Genetic Algorithm-II. To present an analytical model on the basis of multi-objective optimization, the summation of sound transmission loss and transverse displacement along with weight of the structure are considered as two cost functions, which should be optimized in a diffuse field. In fact, the significant achievement of this work is to design an optimization algorithm to improve vibroacoustic fitness and weight of the sandwich doubly curved shells. In the first part of the paper, a general formulation is prepared to analyze the dynamic of the poroelastic composite sandwich structures. Likewise, some validation configurations are presented to confirm the accuracy of the current formulation. Consequently, an optimization algorithm is provided on the basis of considering some appropriate design variables including material and porous types as well as stacking sequences. In this regard, a batch of 19 benchmarks of porous core is investigated. Furthermore, a configuration of optimized points in the Pareto front is plotted in which the simultaneous effects of optimizing the weight and vibroacoustic fitness can be observed. As a result, a new approach is made through optimization of the transverse displacement of the structure as a function of various incidence and azimuth angles in three dimensional configurations with respect to different frequencies.