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Survey - Applications of structural optimization methods to fixed wing aircraft and spacecraftResults of a technical survey of the practical applications of structural optimization methods in the U.S. aerospace industry through 1980s are summarized. One of the most important developments in the 80s is the more widespread acceptance of structural optimization as one of the design tools that support practical structural design. Another significant advance is the development of large software tools for production applications. Attention is also given to the tailoring of the computerized design process to the specific environment of each company. The two most important aspects of this tailoring are seamless and easy-to-use incorporation of structural optimization in the overall aerospace design/production process and multidisciplinary integration aimed at ultimate performance optimization of the final product. Some specific applications discussed include the X-29 forward swept wing demonstrator aircraft, composite wing and vertical tail program, fighter wing redesign evaluations, high speed aircraft design, and space structures.
Document ID
19930036331
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Miura, Hirokazu
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Neill, Douglas J.
(Universal Analytics, Inc., Torrance CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: AIAA(USAF)NASA/OAI Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, 4th, Cleveland, OH, Sept. 21-23, 1992, Technical Papers. Pt. 1 (A93-20301 06-66)
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 92-4726
Accession Number
93A20328
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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