Two-level optimization of airframe structures using response surface approximation

Abstract.In this paper, a two-level optimization approach is developed for the preliminary and conceptual design of airframe structures. The preliminary design, involving a single objective multidisciplinary optimization, constitutes the lower level where ASTROS (Automated STRuctural Optimization System) is employed for multidisciplinary optimization. The conceptual design, which is carried out at the upper level, aims mainly at configuration design. The multiple objectives are incorporated as a single objective function by using the K-S function formulation. The objective function and constraints at the upper level are modelled through response surface approximation. During the upper level optimization process, the branch and bound method is applied for solving the problem with discrete design variables. The proposed strategy is demonstrated by the optimization of an Intermediate Complexity Wing (ICW) model.

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