The task of providing optimal composite structures is increasingly difficult. New analysis
approaches seek to model the material at the fibre/matrix scale and increasingly more …

Abstract Design optimization of flexible multibody dynamics is critical to reducing weight and
therefore increasing efficiency and lowering costs of mechanical systems. Simulation of …

Braided composites have seen substantial industrial uptake for structural applications in the
past decade. The dependence of their properties on braid angle provides opportunities for …

This paper presents a structural optimization of a 3D-printed thermoplastic-core propeller
blade for high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles using a genetic algorithm. It aims to …

This paper discusses the co-design of an electric aircraft propulsion system for minimum
weight and maximum power-to-thrust efficiency. The system under consideration for …

A multi-objective optimum design of propellers is presented. Traditionally, the definition of
propellers is done by choosing models that already exist on the market. However, with the …

In this work, a study to design a highly flexible flutter demonstrator for the development and
testing of active flutter suppression is presented. Based on the UAV mission, a bi-objective …

Selection process of the propeller for short take-off and landing (STOL) category aircraft is
described. The aim is to achieve the highest possible performance with fixed propeller, ie …

This work presents an approach for sensitivity analysis of turbine cooling blade with surface
thickness uncertainties, combining mesh deformation method, neural network model and …

The optimal design of damping parameters for passive vibration control remains a challenge
for both research and industrial applications. Here, we introduce a design methodology …