Aircraft optimization and sizing methodologies

The proposed research project concerns the development of optimization tools and sizing methodologies used to assess optimal structural airframe configurations and aerodynamic lines for given business cases. A PDF intern will be in charge of proposing improved optimization strategies, mainly related to composite material, and of adding specific capabilities inside the internally developed sizing tool (LibStress) with the aim to increase the reliability and accuracy of the optimization models. In addition to these tasks, the PDF will have to help coach Master’s students that are part of the development team. A PhD intern will work on the improvement of the efficiency and robustness of an optimization method used for aero-structural applications. One Master’s intern will be in charge of further developing an internal tool (WiSPER) related to the prediction of wingbox weight and stiffness used for the conceptual aircraft optimization phase. The second Master’s student will lead a comparative study highlighting the value of using alternative finite element method (FEM) tools that better address the optimization framework needs and constraints. The third Master’s student will take part in an optimization project related to specific wing components (i.e. ribs and spars). TOBECON’T

Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Therriault;Dominique Orban;Éric Laurendeau

Student:

Partner:

Bombardier Aerospace Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Transportation and warehousing

University:

École Polytechnique de Montréal; McGill University

Program: