3535. Innovative Design with Bi-Level Topology Optimization

Title3535. Innovative Design with Bi-Level Topology Optimization
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number3535
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsRemouchamps, Alain, Bruyneel Michael, Grihon Stephane, and Fleury Glaude
Conference70th Annual Conference, Houstion, Texas
Conference LocationHouston, Texas
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published05/2011
Abstract

Starting from results obtained in the topology optimization of two Airbus pylons, this paper proposes an innovative bi-level optimization scheme used to solve multidisciplinary optimization problems including aerodynamics (drag) and structure (mass, stiffness) requirements. The drag related to the pylon fairing depends on some global geometric design variables. For a given geometry, the minimal mass is obtained by solving a topology optimization problem with stiffness (displacement) restrictions. Mass and drag feed a cost function which is minimized with a surrogate-based optimization approach. The developed methodology is demonstrated for the multidisciplinary optimization of the Airbus pylon.

Pages10
Key Words22. Weight Engineering - Structural Design
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