Vertical Tail Topology Optimization Design Based on the Variable Density Method with Constraint Factor

Abstract:

The topology optimization design problem with multiple constraints for the complex vertical tail structure is studied in this paper. The variable density structural topology optimization method is improved by introducing a constraint factor. According to the different structural constraints and design requirements, variable factors and element pseudo density are initialized via finite element method. This method is controlled by the constraint factors, and the improved method combining with Rational Approximation of Material Properties (RAMP) density-stiffness interpolation model with optimality criteria methods (OC), the vertical tail’s stiffness optimization has been finished. The density-stiffness interpolation model, the mathematical model of variable density method with constraint factor, the structural optimization model, the solution model of the OC method, the design variables iterative format, are given in this paper and the algorithm with Matlab program is realized. Lastly, a sample vertical tail case is introduced to validate the feasibility of the algorithm by operating the results and analyzing the data.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 300-301)
• Pages: 280-284
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.300-301.280
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Fu Sheng Qiu, Wu Qiang Ji, Hou Chao Xu
• Keywords: CAD/CAE, Constraint Factor, Finite Element Method (FEM), Optimization Design, Topology Optimization

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