A composite laminate may be designed as a permutation of several straight-fiber layers or
as a matrix embracing fibers positioned in curvilinear paths. The former called a constant …

Aeroelastic optimization has become an indispensable component in the evaluation of
divergence and flutter characteristics for plated/shell structures. The present paper intends to …

The use of tow-steered composites to tailor the aeroelastic behaviour of composite wings is
investigated. A Rayleigh–Ritz type approach is used to model the aeroelastic behaviour of a …

Driven by a need to improve the efficiency of aircraft and reduce the fuel consumption,
composite materials are applied extensively in the design of aircraft. A dynamic aeroelastic …

This paper presents an approach to shape and topology optimization of fluid-structure
interaction (FSI) problems at steady state. The overall approach builds on an immersed …

Abstract Aeroelastic Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations have traditionally been
associated to a high computational cost, making them prohibitive in a initial phase of the …

This paper introduces a topology optimization approach that combines an explicit level set
method (LSM) and the extended finite element method (XFEM) for designing the internal …

Tow-steered composites are optimized for use in tailoring the aeroelastic behavior of a
simple two-dimensional composite wing, with particular emphasis on improving both …

This paper provides a brief overview of the state-of-the-art for aeroelastic tailoring of
subsonic transport aircraft and offers additional resources on related research efforts …

COMPOSITE materials are being used increasingly in aerospace structures. In addition to
their attractive strength–weight ratios, they offer the possibility of innovative design concepts …