Topology optimisation of a bulkhead component used in aircrafts using an evolutionary algorithm

Raj Das; Rhys Jones

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.476

Topology optimisation of a bulkhead component used in aircrafts using an evolutionary algorithm

Raj Das, Rhys Jones

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

The paper demonstrates the application of a modified Evolutionary Structural Optimisation (ESO) algorithm for optimal design of topology for an aerospace component. The capabilities of ESO for producing an optimal design against a specified strength constraint are illustrated using an aerospace design problem of optimisation of the topology of a bulkhead used in an aircraft structure. It has been shown that topology optimisation using ESO can result in considerable reduction in the weight of a structure and an optimum material utilisation by generating a uniformly stressed structure. The paper evaluates and establishes the ESO method as a practical tool for optimum topology design problems for complex industrial structures.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM11)
Subtitle of host publication	5-9 June, 2011, Villa Erba, Como, Italy
Editors	Laura Vergani, Mario Guagliano
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	2867-2872
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.476
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM) 2011 - Villa Erba, Como, Italy Duration: 5 Jun 2011 → 9 Jun 2011 Conference number: 11th https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-engineering/vol/10/suppl/C http://www.proceedings.com/18436.html http://www.icm11.polimi.it/

Publication series

Name	Procedia Engineering
Publisher	Elsevier B.V.
Volume	10
ISSN (Print)	1877-7058

Conference

Conference	International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM) 2011
Abbreviated title	ICM 2011
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Como
Period	5/06/11 → 9/06/11
Other	Procedia Engineering (Volume 10)
Internet address	https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-engineering/vol/10/suppl/C http://www.proceedings.com/18436.html http://www.icm11.polimi.it/

Keywords

Evolutionary algorithm
Finite element analysis
Structural analysis
Structural optimisation
Topology optimisation

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Das, R., & Jones, R. (2011). Topology optimisation of a bulkhead component used in aircrafts using an evolutionary algorithm. In L. Vergani, & M. Guagliano (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM11): 5-9 June, 2011, Villa Erba, Como, Italy (pp. 2867-2872). (Procedia Engineering; Vol. 10). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.476

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Das, R & Jones, R 2011, Topology optimisation of a bulkhead component used in aircrafts using an evolutionary algorithm. in L Vergani & M Guagliano (eds), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM11): 5-9 June, 2011, Villa Erba, Como, Italy. Procedia Engineering, vol. 10, Elsevier, pp. 2867-2872, International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM) 2011, Como, Italy, 5/06/11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.476

Topology optimisation of a bulkhead component used in aircrafts using an evolutionary algorithm. / Das, Raj; Jones, Rhys.
Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM11): 5-9 June, 2011, Villa Erba, Como, Italy. ed. / Laura Vergani; Mario Guagliano. Elsevier, 2011. p. 2867-2872 (Procedia Engineering; Vol. 10).

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Das R, Jones R. Topology optimisation of a bulkhead component used in aircrafts using an evolutionary algorithm. In Vergani L, Guagliano M, editors, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (ICM11): 5-9 June, 2011, Villa Erba, Como, Italy. Elsevier. 2011. p. 2867-2872. (Procedia Engineering). doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.476

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