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C01 Simultaneous optimisation of geometry and graded fibre orientation distributions

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C01

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Jörn Ihlemann

Hans Wulf

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C01 Simultaneous optimisation of geometry and graded fibre orientation distributions
Summary
The DediGrad subproject C01 develops methodological foundations for the simultaneous optimisation of geometry and graded fibre-orientation distributions in fibre-reinforced polymer structures. The starting point lies in microstructure-based material models, homogenised description methods, and parameterised finite-element models, which are coupled with efficient sensitivity analyses and optimisation algorithms. The objective is to describe feasible design spaces, incorporate manufacturing constraints in a systematic way, and provide optimised designs for graded demonstrators. In this way, C01 makes a central contribution to the mechanically consistent design of complex lightweight structures at the interface between structural performance and process constraints.
001 Objectives

Structural and Geometric Optimisation

  • Formulation of a microstructure-based material model for fibre-reinforced polymers
  • Development of efficient parameterised FE simulations for demonstrators with graded fibre distributions
  • Determination of optimised geometries and fibre distributions
  • Incorporation of manufacturing constraints into the design process
  • Provision of sensitivities as guidance for further developments
002 Scientific Questions

Multiscale Structural Modelling

  • How can a suitable material model be determined on the basis of homogenised microstructural simulations?
  • Which parameterisation of fibre distribution and geometry is appropriate for describing a large range of feasible designs?
  • Which objective function best represents the desired properties?
  • Which methods allow reliable and efficient optimisation while incorporating process constraints?

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