Study on Topology Optimization for High Dynamic Flight Simulator Based on Hyperworks

Abstract

In the mechanical design process for continuous overload high dynamic flight simulator, a large centrifugal force will be generated, if the arm is very heavy, the motor driving force and energy consumption will be high, so the design objective is minimization of the volume meeting the strength of selected material, this paper established the admissible design domain according to the initial model with the UG. The design variables are the volumetric densities of material in the admissible design domain for the structure. it's very small compared with centrifugal force for gravity, so the influence of gravity is negligible, with the Saint-Venant's principle to simplify constraints. Importing the model into hyperworks software, meshing with hypermesh module, Designing with topology optimization of optistruct module, got the best structure of a flight simulator's arm, and finally designed the actual structure of the arm based on the best structure. Conclusion: topology optimization of the arm flight simulator with hyperworks can reduce design cycle, and reduce weight, resulting in better dynamics.