Shape preserving topology optimization for structural radar cross section control

The purpose of this paper is to present a shape preserving topology optimization method to prevent the adverse effects of the mechanical deformation on the Radar Cross Section(RCS).The optimization will suppress the variation of RCS on the perfect conductor surface by structural design. On the one hand, the physical optics method is utilized to calculate the structural RCS,which is based on the surface displacement field obtained from the finite element analysis of the structure. The correspondi...     

Structural mass prediction in conceptual design of blended-wing-body aircraft

The Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) is an unconventional configuration of aircraft and considered as a potential configuration for future commercial aircraft. One of the difficulties in conceptual design of a BWB aircraft is structural mass prediction due to its unique structural feature. This paper presents a structural mass prediction method for conceptual design of BWB aircraft using a structure analysis and optimization method combined with empirical calibrations. The total BWB structural mass is divided into the ideal load-carrying structural mass, non-ideal mass, and secondary structural mass. Structural finite element analysis and optimization are used to predict the ideal primary structural mass, while the non-ideal mass and secondary structural mass are estimated by empirical methods. A BWB commercial aircraft is used to demonstrate the procedure of the BWB structural mass prediction method. The predicted mass of structural components of the BWB aircraft is presented, and the ratios of the structural component mass to the Maximum TakeOff Mass (MTOM) are discussed. It is found that the ratio of the fuselage mass to the MTOM for the BWB aircraft is much higher than that for a conventional commercial aircraft, and the ratio of the wing mass to the MTOM for the BWB aircraft is slightly lower than that for a conventional aircraft.     

整体离心叶轮的形状优化设计

本文对离心叶轮的形状优化设计过程进行了研究。提出了整体叶轮结构分析的一种有效的方法, 探讨了其优化数学模型的建立方法, 包括设计变量的选择、目标函数的确定及约束条件的选取。并对某压气机离心叶轮进行了优化, 有效地减轻了叶轮的重量。      

某大型飞机后缘襟翼气动/机构综合优化设计

大型飞机增升装置的研制不仅需要其提供足够的气动性能,也需要对噪声、舒适性等进行综合考量设计,而增升装置是提高大型飞机综合性能的重要系统,也是目前技术发展亟待研究和解决的重要问题。对于增升装置机构设计,通过设计较为简单的铰链襟翼机构来引导襟翼达到较优位置,然后选择气动性能较好的位置作为新的优化位置,求得较优机构位置。机构位置改变结合气动性能验证需要进行大量的迭代计算以及结果优化,因此以机构设计为基础,探究多目标优化计算的新方法,最终实现气动结构一体化设计目标。选用铰链式后缘襟翼为研究对象,综合考量后缘襟翼旋转与扰流板下偏联合运动对于气动性能影响,利用所研究方法,对其进行气动机构一体化设计并得出设计结果。     

基于传力路径的飞机加强框结构优化方法研究

在飞机结构设计中,主传力构件的轻量化设计十分关键.通过引入结构承载因子,对加强框结构的传力路径进行量化,得到加强框结构最佳的传力路径.相对于传统的结构尺寸优化设计方法,提出的基于承载因子的传力路径优化方法仅需要考虑结构外形和载荷对结构承载的影响,不必考虑结构细节尺寸大小,因此,该方法具有高度的概括性和综合性.同时,通过...     

应力和位移约束下连续体结构的拓扑优化

结构拓扑优化设计是结构初始方案设计的重要方法。同时考虑应力和位移约束,采用遗传算法,用染色体基因映射结构离散化后的单元体,对连续体结构进行拓扑优化。为了消除结构中的铰接和棋盘格现象,在拓扑优化分析中引入了结构约束的概念,并在罚函数方法中引入导向因子,改善优化分析结果。该方法可以为工程结构的初始设计提供多种方案,同时为新结构的设计提供了理论基础。算例分析表明所提出的方法是合理、有效的。     

Applications of structural efficiency assessment method on structural-mechanical characteristics integrated design in aero-engines

In the design process of advanced aero-engines, it is necessary to carry out an effective analysis method between structural features and mechanical characteristics for a better structural optimization. Based on the structural composition and functions of aero-engines, the concept and contents of structural efficiency can reflect the relation between structural features and mechanical characteristics. In order to achieve the integrated design of structural and mechanical characteristics, one quantitative analysis method called Structural Efficiency Assessment Method (SEAM) was put forward. The structural efficiency coefficient was obtained by synthesizing the parameters to quantitatively evaluate the aero-engine structure design level. Parameterization method to evaluate structural design quality was realized. After analyzing the structural features of an actual dual-rotor system in typical high bypass ratio turbofan engines, the mechanical characteristics and structural efficiency coefficient were calculated. Structural efficiency coefficient of high-pressure rotor (0.43) is higher than that of low-pressure rotor (0.29), which directly shows the performance of the former is better, there is room for improvement in structural design of the low-pressure rotor. Thus the direction of structural optimization was pointed out. The applications of SEAM shows that the method is operational and effective in the evaluation and improvement of structural design.     

多组件结构系统布局拓扑优化中处理组件干涉约束的惩罚函数方法

包含大量组件的多组件结构系统布局拓扑优化设计中存在大量的组件干涉约束,研究了包含大量组件的结构系统整体式拓扑布局优化设计问题,基于有限包络圆方法（FCM）提出了处理组件干涉约束的惩罚函数方法,构造了包含结构刚度和组件之间几何干涉函数的内外混合惩罚函数,应用基于梯度的优化算法对包含数十个组件上百个干涉约束的多组件结构系统进行刚度优化设计,得到了清晰的支撑结构构型和无干涉的组件布局位置,充分体现了提出的混合惩罚函数方法在解决多组件结构系统布局拓扑优化设计中组件干涉问题上的有效性和适用性。     

A fully automated framework for helicopter rotor blades design and analysis including aerodynamics,structure, and manufacturing

This study describes an integrated framework in which basic aerospace engineering aspects (performance, aerodynamics, and structure) and practical aspects (configuration visualiza-tion and manufacturing) are coupled and considered in one fully automated design optimization of rotor blades. A number of codes are developed to robustly perform estimation of helicopter config-uration from sizing, performance analysis, trim analysis, to rotor blades configuration representa-tion. These codes are then integrated with a two-dimensional airfoil analysis tool to fully design rotor blades configuration including rotor planform and airfoil shape for optimal aerodynamics in both hover and forward flights. A modular structure design methodology is developed for real-istic composite rotor blades with a sophisticated cross-sectional geometry. A D-spar cross-sectional structure is chosen as a baseline. The framework is able to analyze all realistic inner configurations including thicknesses of D-spar, skin, web, number and ply angles of layers of each composite part, and materials. A number of codes and commercial software (ANSYS, Gridgen, VABS, PreVABS, etc.) are implemented to automate the structural analysis from aerodynamic data processing to sec-tional properties and stress analysis. An integrated model for manufacturing cost estimation of composite rotor blades developed at the Aerodynamic Analysis and Design Laboratory (AADL), Aerospace Information Engineering Department, Konkuk University is integrated into the framework to provide a rapid and dynamic feedback to configuration design. The integration of three modules has constructed a framework where the size of a helicopter, aerodynamic performance analysis, structure analysis, and manufacturing cost estimation could be quickly investigated. All aspects of a rotor blade including planform, airfoil shape, and inner structure are considered in a multidisciplinary design optimization without an exception of critical configuration.     

轻质材料与结构的一体化设计

针对多孔材料微结构构型的可设计性,基于材料多尺度均匀化计算理论,提出以宏观结构最大刚度为目标,材料微结构构型为变量的材料与结构一体化设计新方法,实现了材料宏观布局设计与材料微结构精细设计的统一。采用凸规划对偶优化求解技术与二次型周长约束格式相结合的途径,实现了快速求解与材料分布棋盘格效应的控制。数值计算结果表明,在材料用量一定的情况下,本方法能有效地实现蜂窝结构及夹层结构的拓扑优化设计,为满足极端环境下航空航天结构的设计需求提供了新的设计思想。     

Aerodynamic/Stealthy/Structural Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle

An optimization strategy is proposed to deal with the aerodynamic/stealthy/structural multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) issue of unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV). In applying the strategy, the MDO process is divided into two levels, i.e. system level optimization and subsystem level optimization. The system level optimization is to achieve optimized system objective (or multi-objective) through the adjustment of global external configuration design variables. The subsystem level optimization consists of the aerodynamic/stealthy integrated design and the structural optimization. The aerodynamic/stealthy integrated design aims at achieving the minimum aerodynamic drag coefficient under the constraint of stealthy requirement through the adjustment of local external configuration design variables. The structural optimization is to minimize the structural weight by adjusting the dimensions of structural components. A flowchart to implement this strategy is presented. The MDO for a flying-wing configuration of UCAV is employed to illustrate the detailed process of the optimization. The results indicate that the overall process of the surrogate-based two-level optimization strategy can be implemented automatically, and quite reasonable results are obtained.     

Collaborative optimization design of process parameter and structural topology for laser additive manufacturing

High-resolution laser additive manufacturing (LAM) significantly releases design freedom, promoting the development of topology optimization (TO) and advancing structural design methods. In order to fully take advantage of voxelated forming methods and establish the quantitative relationship between the mechanical properties of printing components and multiple process factors (laser- and process- parameters), the concurrent optimization design method based on LAM should cover the process-performance relationship. This study proposes a novel artificial intelligence-facilitated TO method for LAM to concurrently design microscale material property and macroscale structural topology of 3D components by adopting heuristic and gradient-based algorithms. The process–structure–property relationship of selective laser sintering is established by the back propagation neural network, and it is integrated into the TO algorithm for providing a systematic design scheme of structural topology and process parameter. Compared with the classical optimization method, numerical examples show that this method is able to improve the mechanical performance of the macrostructure significantly. In addition, the collaborative design method is able to be widely applied for complex functional part design and optimization, as well as case studies on artificial intelligence-facilitated product evaluation.     

部件级多组件结构系统的整体式拓扑布局优化

基于多组件结构系统整体式拓扑布局优化设计方法,研究了同时含有部件布局、组件布局、主结构框架构型和部件结构构型4类设计变量的复杂系统协同优化设计问题,是整体式拓扑布局优化设计面向复杂飞行器结构系统设计的拓展。采用多点约束(MPC)模拟组件、部件及支撑结构之间的刚性连接,采用有限包络圆方法(FCM)解决组件之间、组件与设计域边界之间的几何干涉问题。通过整体式拓扑布局的刚度优化设计,部件和组件均可以获得优化的布局位置,同时主结构框架构型和部件结构构型获得优化的结构样式,充分体现了整体式拓扑布局优化设计方法应用于复杂结构系统设计的能力。     

Integrated optimization design of smart morphing wing for accurate shape control

Smart morphing wing, which is equipped with smart materials and able to change structural geometry adaptively, can further improve aerodynamic efficiency of aircraft. This paper presents a new integrated layout and topology optimization design for morphing wing driven by shape memory alloys (SMAs). By simultaneously optimizing the layout of smart actuators and topology of wing substrate, the ultimately determined configuration can achieve smooth, continuous and accurate geometric shape changes. In addition, aerodynamic analysis is carried out to compare smart morphing wing with traditional hinged airfoil. Finally, the optimized smart wing structure is constructed and tested to demonstrate and verify the morphing functionality. Application setbacks are also pointed out for further investigation.     

基于强度约束的复合材料机翼翼盒设计优化

提出了一个大型飞机复合材料机翼受强度约束条件下的优化问题,基于机翼结构的初步设计进行了设计优化。通过OptiStruct商业软件来完成优化过程,OptiStruct是一个效率高、精确独立的有限元求解器,目前也被广泛应用于航空航天工业中。根据设计目标,优化过程中将机翼上下蒙皮复合材料的层压厚度作为设计变量,优化后的结构重量减少了25.07%。在实际生产限制条件下,为了使设计结果趋于保守,对优化后的层板厚度进行了调整,适当增加了厚度,导致结构重量略有增加,但是最终的重量减少仍然超过20%,证明该方法在实现复合材料机翼结构的轻量化设计中具有实用性,可在机翼设计阶段的静强度评估中进行应用。     

星载平面可展天线支撑桁架的结构效率优化

针对折展结构性能存在多指标且这些指标之间又相互制约的特点,把结构效率引入到可展结构的优化设计中,应用多因素正交试验法对一种空间可展开平板天线支撑桁架的优化问题进行了研究。对其关键几何设计参数进行了分析,建立了桁架结构的优化数学模型,以结构效率最大化作为优化目标,对可展桁架进行了结构优化,得到了支撑桁架各杆件的设计参数。结果表明:结构效率综合考虑了质量和刚度的影响,使结构质量和刚度同时得到优化;长宽比(l/w)是影响可展桁架结构性能的主要因素,对不同优化目标产生影响的次要因素有所不同;截面积对结构效率影响不显著(置信度p=90%),在相同杆长参数配置下,等截面可展桁架的结构效率仅次于变截面方案,但工程经济性最佳。该研究方法有助于在概念设计阶段从系统设计的角度进行空间桁架结构的快速设计与优化。     

考虑结构动力学与颤振约束的颤振缩比模型优化设计

由于颤振缩比模型与原模型在承力结构上存在差异,当二者的结构动力学特性相似时,气动弹性可能并不等效.针对该问题,提出了同时考虑结构动力学约束和颇振约束的颤振缩比模型优化设计方法,建立了利用遗传/敏度混合优化算法求解此问题的流程,研究了优化问题中目标函数和约束条件的选取方式,并以机翼颤振缩比模型为算例对方法的有效性进行了验...     

层压复合材料连接接头设计及其在大飞机中的应用研究

 复合材料主承力接头的设计制造技术对拓宽复合材料在飞机结构上的应用范围,进一步减轻结构重量、提高疲劳性能和降低制造成本具有重要工程使用价值和发展应用前景。开展了平面环绕型层压板式复合材料承力接头的设计、分析与试验研究工作。提出了工程设计方案,通过理论推导,建立了环形接头危险部位的强度解析表达式并预测了具体接头设计的承载能力,同时完成了平面环绕型层压板复合材料接头的静力试验,试验结果与理论预测吻合良好。     

惯导系统结构拓扑优化方法研究

针对惯导系统结构拓扑优化问题,提出了一种考虑多工况组合和等效边界处理的优化方法.以惯导系统结构件为研究对象,梳理了不同结构件的载荷工况;以刚度最大为 目标函数,以体积分数、结构频率和最大变形等作为约束条件,研究了变密度拓扑优化方法;以某惯导系统的盖板、惯性台体和外壳体3个结构件为例,进行了优化方法验证.结果表明,与传统设计相比,在满足系统刚度、频率及动态特性的前提下,优化后的3个结构件质量分别减小18.3％、22.6％和18.0％,整体质量减小18.7％,实现了惯导系统结构的轻量化设计.     

Simultaneous optimization of structure together with attached tuned mass dampers considering dynamic performance

Tuned Mass Dampers(TMDs) are often attached to a main structure to reduce vibration, and the TMDs’ positions are important to affect the structural dynamic performance. However, the TMDs’ positions and the material layout of the structure act on each other. This paper suggests a design optimization method by combining the topology optimization of the main structure and the layout of the attached TMDs under harmonic excitations. The main structure with the attached TMDs are modeled by the continu...