Multiscale Aeroelastic Optimization Method for Wing Structure and Material
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methods
2.1. Homogenization Method
2.2. Parameterized Level-Set Methods
2.3. Multiscale Aeroelastic Optimization Method for Wing Structure and Material
2.3.1. Macro- and Microstructure Design Variables
2.3.2. Optimization Model
2.3.3. Sensitivity Analysis
3. Results
3.1. Cantilever Beam
3.2. Multiscale Optimization of Structure and Materials for Wings with Large Aspect Ratios
3.2.1. Multiscale Aeroelastic Optimization of Wing Structure and Material under Rigid and Elastic Loading
3.2.2. Multiscale Optimization of Wing Structure and Material with Different Volume Constraints
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Optimization Structure | Post-Processing Structure | |
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Compliance (J) | 7.62 × 102 | 8.47 × 102 |
Mass ratio | 49% | 49% |
Ma_0.7Mi_0.7 (Rigid) | Ma_0.7Mi_0.7 (Elastic) | Ma_0.4Mi_0.5 (Elastic) | |
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Compliance (J) | 7.62 × 102 | 7.87 × 102 | 1.54 × 103 |
Mass ratio | 49% | 49% | 20% |
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Li, K.; Yang, C.; Wang, X.; Wan, Z.; Li, C. Multiscale Aeroelastic Optimization Method for Wing Structure and Material. Aerospace 2023, 10, 866. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10100866
Li K, Yang C, Wang X, Wan Z, Li C. Multiscale Aeroelastic Optimization Method for Wing Structure and Material. Aerospace. 2023; 10(10):866. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10100866
Chicago/Turabian StyleLi, Keyu, Chao Yang, Xiaozhe Wang, Zhiqiang Wan, and Chang Li. 2023. "Multiscale Aeroelastic Optimization Method for Wing Structure and Material" Aerospace 10, no. 10: 866. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10100866