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Ashok Belegundu

Professor Emeritus

Affiliation(s):

  • Mechanical Engineering

330 Leonhard Building

adb3@psu.edu

814-863-2115

Personal or Departmental Website

Research Areas:

Mechanical Sciences

Interest Areas:

Design Optimization, Nonlinear and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis.

 
 

 

Education

  • B. Tech, Civil Engineering, I.I.T. Madras, 1977
  • Ph D, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa, 1982

Publications

Books

  • Ashok D Belegundu and Tirupathi Chandrupatla, 2019, Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering, Third Edition, pp. 449
  • T. R. Chandrupatla and Ashok D Belegundu, 2011, Introduction to finite elements in engineering, 4th Ed, Prentice Hall
  • Ashok D Belegundu and T. R. Chandrupatla, 2011, Optimization concepts and applications in engineering, 2nd Ed, Cambridge University Press
  • Ashok D Belegundu and T. R. Chandrupatla, 2011, Solutions manual for: Optimization concepts and applications in engineering, Cambridge University Press, pp. 150
  • Ashok D Belegundu, , 3rd Edition: Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering, Professor, pp. 450 page book

Book Reviews

  • Ashok D Belegundu, , Review of Bridge Aeroelasticity: Sensitivity Analysis and Optimal Design by S. Hernandez et al

Journal Articles

  • Ashok D Belegundu, 2017, "Fixed-point iteration based algorithm for a class of nonlinear programming problems", Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computational Mechanics, 16, (2), pp. 29-41
  • Ashok D Belegundu, 2015, "A general optimality criteria algorithm for a class of engineering optimization problems", Engineering Optimization, 47, (5), pp. 674-688
  • S. K. Nayak, A. K. Singh, Ashok D Belegundu and C. F. Yen, 2013, "Process for design optimization of honeycomb core sandwich panels for blast load mitigation", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 47, (5), pp. 749-763
  • Ashok D Belegundu, 2013, "Review of Bridge Aeroelasticity: Sensitivity Analysis and Optimal Design by J. A. Jurado, S. Hernandez, F. Nieto, and A. Mosquera", J. Bridge Eng., 18, (4), pp. 347-347
  • V. Argod, S. K. Nayak, A. K. Singh and Ashok D Belegundu, 2010, "Shape optimization of solid isotropic plates to mitigate the effects of air blast loading", Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, An International Journal, 38, pp. 362-371
  • V. Argod, Ashok D Belegundu, A. Aziz, V. Agrawala, R. Jain and D. Rajan, 2008, "MPI-enabled shape optimization of panels subjected to air blast loading", International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, 2, pp. 273-282
  • S. D. Rajan, Ashok D Belegundu, A. S. Damle, D. Lau and J. St. Ville, 2006, "General implementation of multilevel parallelization in a gradient-based design optimization algorithm", AIAA Journal, 44, (9), pp. 1993-2001
  • M. D. Grissom, Ashok D Belegundu, Arvind Rangaswamy and Gary H Koopmann, 2006, "Conjoint-analysis-based multiattribute optimization: Application in acoustical design", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 31, (1), pp. 8-16
  • M. Grissom, Ashok D Belegundu and G. H. Koopmann, 2005, "A reduced eigenvalue method for broadband analysis of a structure with vibration absorbers possessing rotatory inertia", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 281, pp. 869-886
  • Ashok D Belegundu and A. Damle, 2004, "Parallel line search in method of feasible directions", Optimization and Engineering, 5, (3), pp. 379-388
  • G. H. Koopmann and Ashok D Belegundu, 2001, "Tuning a wine glass via material tailoring—An application of a method for optimal acoustic design", Journal of Sound and Vibration, 239, (4), pp. 665-678
  • E. W. Constans, Ashok D Belegundu and G. H. Koopmann, 1998, "Design approach for minimizing sound power from vibrating shell structures", AIAA Journal, 36, (2), pp. 134-139
  • R. R. Salagame and Ashok D Belegundu, 1997, "A simple p-adaptive refinement procedure for structural shape optimization", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 24, (3), pp. 133-155
  • Ashok D Belegundu and R. R. Salagame, 1995, "Shape optimization with p-adaptivity", AIAA Journal, 33, (12), pp. 2399-2405
  • Ashok D Belegundu and R. Salagame, 1995, "Optimization of laminated ceramic composites for minimum residual stress and cost", Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, 10, (4), pp. 301-306
  • Ashok D Belegundu, L. Berke and S. N. Patnaik, 1995, "An optimization algorithm based on the method of feasible directions", Structural Optimization, 9, (2), pp. 83-88
  • R. Salagame, Ashok D Belegundu and G. H. Koopmann, 1995, "Analytical sensitivity of acoustic power radiated from plates", Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 117, (1), pp. 43-48
  • R. Salagame and Ashok D Belegundu, 1994, "Distortion, degeneracy and rezoning in finite elements — A survey", Sadhana, 19, (2), pp. 311-335
  • Ashok D Belegundu and R. R. Salagame, 1994, "A general optimization strategy for sound power minimization", Structural Optimization, 8, (2-3), pp. 113-119
  • S. Zhang and Ashok D Belegundu, 1993, "Mesh distortion control in shape optimization", AIAA Journal, 31, (7), pp. 1360-1362
  • K. Nagashineh, G. H. Koopmann and Ashok D Belegundu, 1992, "Material tailoring of structures to achieve a minimum radiation condition", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 92, (2), pp. 841-855
  • Ashok D Belegundu and S. Zhang, 1992, "Robustness of design through minimum sensitivity", Journal of Mechanical Design, 114, (2), pp. 213-217
  • Ashok D Belegundu and Subramaniam D Rajan, , "A Shape Optimization Approach Based on Natural Design Variables and Shape Functions", 66, pp. 88-106

Conference Proceedings

  • Ashok D Belegundu and Michael D Grissom, 2018, "OPTIMAL DESIGN OF A SEGMENTED TUBE WITH SIDE BRANCHES FOR NOISE REDUCTION", Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition IMECE2018, IMECE2018-88691
  • Ashok D Belegundu, Sumanta K Nayak, Jacob Loverich and Michael D Grissom, 2016, "Vibration-Based Damage Accumulation Monitoring", ASME IDETC 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, ASME, (IDETC2016-59106)
  • Ashok D Belegu anddu, , 2015, "Damage accumulation: A new generalized machine health and condition indicator for continuous monitoring", Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2015 (PHM), 6 (076), pp. 11
  • Ashok D Belegundu, 2009, "Optimum locations of pin supports to minimize deflection of a thin plate acted upon by its own weight", Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2009)
  • Ashok D Belegundu and S. D. Rajan, 2008, "Shape optimization of metal plates subject to blast pressure loading", EngOpt 2008, International Conference on Engineering Optimization
  • K. Krishnan, S. D. Rajan and Ashok D Belegundu, 2008, "A general optimization methodology for ballistic panel design", EngOpt 2008, International Conference on Engineering Optimization
  • Ashok D Belegundu, V. Argod, S. D. Rajan and K. Krishnan, 2008, "Shape optimization of panels subject to blast loading modeled with LS-DYNA", 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, AIAA-2008-2285
  • Ashok D Belegundu, S. D. Rajan, S. Wuppalapati, P. Nandakwang and R. Gianforcaro, 2006, "Structural topology optimization based on virtual testing with general constraints", 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Paper AIAA 2006-1983, pp. 1-10
  • J. St. Ville, S. D. Rajan and Ashok D Belegundu, 2005, "Coarse and fine-grain parallelism for inverse design optimization", Proc. FEMCI 2005, NASA GSFC
  • D. Lee, G. H. Koopmann and Ashok D Belegundu, 2005, "Optimal design of acoustic enclosure for minimal broadband sound radiation", Proceedings of IMECE: ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2005-82943
  • Ashok D Belegundu and S. D. Rajan, 2004, "FEA and design optimization in a distributed computing environment", Proceedings, International Conference on Advances in Structural Integrity, ICASI-2004
  • P. C. Jain and Ashok D Belegundu, 2004, "Broadband vibration response reduction using FEA and optimization techniques", Proceedings, 2004 International ANSYS Conference
  • S. D. Rajan and Ashok D Belegundu, 2004, "Finite element analysis & design optimization in a distributed computing environment", Proceedings, 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference
  • S. L. Wilson, Ashok D Belegundu, G. M. Miknis, K. D. Stack, J. E. LaFleche and R. C. Benson, 1997, "Modeling helmet impacts using the ABAQUS-explicit code along with corroboration with drop tests", Conf. On the Design and Integration of Helmet Systems, U.S. Army Natwick Research
  • Ashok D Belegundu, G. H. Koopmann and T. P. Galante, 1997, "Shape optimization for mechanical amplification of PZT actuator couplers", ONR Transducer Materials Workshop
  • Ashok D Belegundu and P. L. N. Murthy, 1996, "A new genetic algorithm for multiobjective optimization", 6th AIAA/NASA/USAF Multidisciplinary Analysis & Optimization Symposium, pp. 1727-1736
  • Ashok D Belegundu, 1992, "The natural approach for shape optimal design with mesh distortion control", MSC 1992 World Users' Conference

Other

  • Ashok D Belegundu, 2019, "Solutions Manual to accompany Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering", pp. 193
  • Ashok D Belegundu, 2019, "Software to accompany textbook: Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering, 3rd ed."
  • Ashok D Belegundu and S. D. Rajan, 2007, "Optimization methodology to design structural systems for blast mitigation"

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