Development of a topology optimization method for the design of composite lattice ring structures

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2021.238266

Keywords:

сomposite lattice ring structures, topology optimization, winding trajectory, robotic filament winding

Abstract

Composite lattice ring structures are known for their lightweight and high efficiency, which have a strong attraction in the aeronautical and aerospace industries. The general manufacturing process for such structures is to use wet filament winding technology. Due to the anisotropic properties of continuous fibers, the filament winding trajectory determines the mechanical properties of the composite lattice ring structures. In this work, a topology optimization method is proposed to generate the efficient filament winding trajectory, which follows the load transfer path of the composite part and can offer higher mechanical strengths. To satisfy the periodicity requirement of the structure, the design space is divided into a prescribed number of identical substructures during the topology optimization process. In order to verify the effectiveness and capability of the proposed approach, the topological design of ring structures with the different number of substructures, the ratio of outer to inner radius and the loading case is investigated. The results reflect that the optimal topology shape strongly depends on the substructure numbers, radius ratio and loading case. Moreover, the compliance of the optimized structures increases with the total number of substructures, while the structural efficiency of the optimized structures decreases with the radius ratio. Finally, taking the specified topological structure as the object, the conceptual design of a robotic filament winding system for manufacturing the composite lattice ring structure is presented. In particular, the forming tooling, integrated deposition system, winding trajectory and manufacturing process are carefully defined, which can provide valuable references for practical production in the future

Author Biographies

Zheng Hu, National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”; Nanchang Hangkong University

Postgraduate student

Department of Composite Structures and Aviation Materials

School of Aeronautical Manufacturing Engineering

Oleksii Vambol, National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Composite Structures and Aviation Materials

Shiping Sun, Nanchang Hangkong University

PhD, Professor

School of Aeronautical Manufacturing Engineering

Qinglong Zeng, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited

Master, Engineer

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2021-08-31

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Hu, Z., Vambol, O., Sun, S., & Zeng, Q. (2021). Development of a topology optimization method for the design of composite lattice ring structures . Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 4(1(112), 6–13. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2021.238266

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Vol. 4 No. 1(112) (2021): Engineering technological systems

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