3535. Innovative Design with Bi-Level Topology Optimization
| Title | 3535. Innovative Design with Bi-Level Topology Optimization |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Paper Number | 3535 |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Remouchamps, Alain, Bruyneel Michael, Grihon Stephane, and Fleury Glaude |
| Conference | 70th Annual Conference, Houstion, Texas |
| Conference Location | Houston, Texas |
| Publisher | Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. |
| Date Published | 05/2011 |
| 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. |
| Pages | 10 |
| Key Words | 22. Weight Engineering - Structural Design |
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