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Topology Optimization Has Emerged As A Powerful Tool in Design of Structures, Utilizing The Advancements in Computational Speed and Power

Topology optimization can generate new, optimized designs given design parameters and constraints. It was applied to reduce the weight of an aircraft engine bracket, an important component where even small weight savings can reduce fuel costs. However, topology optimization results in irregular geometries that are difficult to manufacture. The project aims to use topology optimization to reduce the weight of an aircraft engine bracket while addressing the manufacturability of the optimized design.

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Topology Optimization Has Emerged As A Powerful Tool in Design of Structures, Utilizing The Advancements in Computational Speed and Power

Topology optimization can generate new, optimized designs given design parameters and constraints. It was applied to reduce the weight of an aircraft engine bracket, an important component where even small weight savings can reduce fuel costs. However, topology optimization results in irregular geometries that are difficult to manufacture. The project aims to use topology optimization to reduce the weight of an aircraft engine bracket while addressing the manufacturability of the optimized design.

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TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE BRACKET

ABSTRACT

Topology Optimization has emerged as a powerful tool in design of structures, utilizing


the advancements in computational speed and power. Topology optimization can modify
existing designs, incorporate explicit features into a design, and generate completely new
designs. Given a design domain and boundary conditions, topology optimization algorithm can
generate optimum designs satisfying the loads and boundary conditions. However, topology
optimization results obtained are composed of highly irregular surfaces. These highly irregular
surfaces make it difficult to manufacture the results obtained by topology optimization. Due to
this difficulty, possibilities of topology optimization have not been utilized to great extent.
Aircraft components are highly critical components, where weight is a major factor of
consideration in the design. Even a small weight reduction can save large amounts in terms of
fuel. The project aims at reduction in weight of an aircraft engine bracket using the method of
topology optimization.

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Dr. Sudheesh R.S. Seby Varghese

S2 M Tech Production

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