What is it about?
This study introduces a new framework combining Carrera’s Unified Formulation (CUF) and the adjoint method for efficient structural optimization of aerospace wings. The approach improves computational efficiency while maintaining high prediction accuracy.
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Why is it important?
The integration of CUF with adjoint methods allows for accurate and efficient optimization of aerospace structures. This combination significantly reduces computational costs while maintaining precision, enabling faster, greener aircraft design.
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This research offers a scalable and efficient method for optimizing wing structures, potentially transforming early-stage aerospace design by balancing high accuracy with low computational costs.
Donato Cardone
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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This page is a summary of: Application of CUF for the Structural Optimization of Wings, January 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2025-1745.
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