This paper reviews the state-of-the-art methods to perform structural optimization of flexible
mechanisms. These methods are based on a system-based approach, ie the formulation of …

A new framework, EBF3PanelOpt, is being developed for design and optimization of
complex, multifunctional, aircraft structural concepts like pressurized non-circular fuselage …

This paper investigates the weight minimization of stiffened panels simultaneously
optimizing sizing, layout, and topology under stress and buckling constraints. An effective …

In this paper, topology optimization is used to design aircraft pylons. Original results for two
Airbus pylons are first presented. An innovative bi-level optimization scheme is then …

This paper presents a new approach to generate and optimize parallel fiber trajectories on
general non planar surfaces based on level-sets and the Fast Marching Method. Starting …

Simultaneous layout and topology optimization of stiffened panels is investigated in this
paper using a new level-set-based method. Specifically, plate elements are used to …

Structure optimization at airframe level is mainly focused on sizing design variables detailing
the thin-walled properties of aircraft structures. Typical design variables are cross sectional …

This paper addresses an important problem of design constraints on fastener joint loads that
are well recognized in the design of assembled aircraft structures. To avoid the failure of …

This paper is dedicated to the structural optimization of flexible components in mechanical
systems modeled as multibody systems. While most of the structural optimization …

This study introduces a simulation-based optimization approach that combines a multi-
objective genetic algorithm and the finite element method to design sandwich structures to …