Toward Wing Aerostructural Optimization Using Simultaneous Analysis and Design Strategy

Ali Elham, Michel van Tooren

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Abstract

The application and computational efficiency of wing aerostructural optimization us- ing simultaneous analysis and design (SAND) strategy is investigated. A coupled adjoint aerostructural analysis method based on quasi-three-dimensional aerodynamic analysis is used for this research. Two different optimization problems are tested. In the first case a wing aeroelastic optimization is performed using both nested analysis and design (NAND) and SAND strategies. In this optimization the wing box structure is optimized to achieve minimum wing weight. In the second optimization the wing structure as well as the outer aerodynamic shape are optimized to achieve minimum aircraft fuel weight. The results of both SAND and NAND optimizations have been compared based on accuracy and compu- tational cost
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
Subtitle of host publicationGrapevine, Texas, USA
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-62410-453-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference - Grapevine, United States
Duration: 9 Jan 201713 Jan 2017
Conference number: 58
http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/book/10.2514/MSDM17

Conference

Conference58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGrapevine
Period9/01/1713/01/17
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