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Topology optimisation via the moving iso-surface threshold method: implementation and application

Part of: Smart Aircraft

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2016

S. Vasista  and
L. Tong
L. Tong*
Affiliation:
School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
*
liyong.tong@sydney.edu.au
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Topology optimisation is a useful tool for the design of aircraft structures. This work details how the new moving iso-surface threshold (MIST) topology optimisation method works and how it can be applied to aircraft structural design. This method has been coupled with commercial finite element analysis software in a simple manner without requiring the modification of the commercial software source code. In this way the user is able to take advantage of the finite element analysis tools such as automatic mesh generation and efficient solving. The extension of the method to 3D designs is also presented. The topology results of a 2D leading-edge rib for stiffness, stress and morphing objectives and a 3D wing skin stringer for stress design demonstrate the functionality of this method.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 118 , Issue 1201 , March 2014 , pp. 315 - 342
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2014 

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