Research Article

Fully Parametric Optimization Designs of Wing Components

Table 1

Design variables of the wing.

Design partsVariables

Thickness1
 Upper and lower skinCoefficients of 2nd order polynomial in the variables , and
 Spar webCoefficients of 2nd order polynomial in the variables , and
 Rib webCoefficients of piecewise linear polynomial in the variables , and
 Front rib webLower and upper bound
 Spar flangeCoefficients of 2nd order polynomial in the variables , and
 Rib flange (CROD)Coefficients of piecewise linear polynomial in the variables , and
 StringerCoefficients of 2nd order polynomial in the variables , and
Ribs’ spanwise percentLower and upper bound
Spars’ chordwise percentLower and upper bound

1Thickness was from 0.005 m to 0.01 m. 2A was from 10-4 m2 to 10-6 m2; is from 10-10 m4 to 10-8 m4; is from 10-9 m4 to 10-7 m4; is from 10-10 m4 to 10-8 m4.