A Structural Optimization Framework for Multidisciplinary Design

Table 3

Final design of cantilever beam with end moment.

Thickness at center of element
Design variable	Reference [20]; in inches	FEAP/MMA design; in inches
1	0.431	0.422
2	0.426	0.419
3	0.420	0.414
4	0.414	0.408
5	0.407	0.401
6	0.400	0.395
7	0.393	0.388
8	0.386	0.380
9	0.378	0.373
10	0.369	0.364
11	0.360	0.355
12	0.350	0.345
13	0.340	0.335
14	0.328	0.323
15	0.314	0.310
16	0.300	0.300
17	0.300	0.300
18	0.300	0.300
19	0.300	0.300
20	0.300	0.300
Total volume in.^3	3.608	3.566
Tip deflection in.	0.500	0.495