Multidisciplinary level set topology optimization of the internal structure of an aircraft wing

Topology optimization determines the optimal layout of a structure within a design space. Low weight efficient structures are vital to aircraft performance making aerospace structures an important field for the application of topology optimization. Topology optimization has been used to achieve significant weight savings at the component design level. However optimizing the internal structural layout of an entire wing could lead to greater improvements. Furthermore we topology optimization cold be used to investigate potential internal structures for the revolutionary wing configurations of future generations of aircraft.