Topological Optimization and Genetic Algorithms Used in a Wheel Project for a Drone

Abstract

The study of the structural components of an aircraft such as landing gear, wheel and triquilha are elements that undergo constant changes, depending on the project requirement and efforts. A mong these mechanisms stands the wheel, because it is the element that makes the connection between aircraft and ground. Designed to withstand small di splacements and strains without losing its characteristics, is an element in wh ich studies with software using the Fin ite Element Method are present and important to better design component. The development of an Aeronautical Design, since its inception, detailed design and construction is a major challenge to the designer by the intense comp lexity of aerodynamic factors and dimensional parameters, integrated to a large mu ltid isciplinary. The present study aimed to use topological optimization processes present in Ansys ® software coupled with genetic algorith ms and statistical methods, software ModeFrontier®, analyze and get an optimal fo rm for the wheels used in aircraft cargo to Aerodesign SA E co mpetit ions. Bound methods allo wed a reduction of 40% co mpared to previous projects and found that the structural parameter Lane Width is that present the most influence on the mechanical performance of the aircraft.