A multi-objective optimization of a sandwich structure is presented to maximize the fundamental frequency and the critical buckling temperature while minimizing the cost of the laminate, alongside with keeping the weight lower than a preset value. The sandwich structure was chosen to be made of a high-stiffness, relatively expensive material (carbon/epoxy), and a low-stiffness, relatively low- cost material for the core (glass/epoxy). The governing equations are derived using the principle of virtual work, based on the first-order shear deformation plate theory. MATLAB Genetic Algorithm toolbox is used to find the optimum stacking sequence and ply thicknesses to achieve the optimal solution. The ground structure was used to set the initial ply stacking sequence and then the algorithm assumes the existence or absence of each ply and their thicknesses. The optimum buckling temperature and natural frequency values are introduced for different aerodynamic pressure values and under simply supported boundary condition.


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    Title :

    Optimizing the Aerothermomechanical Behavior of Sandwich Panels Using Genetic Algorithm


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    AIAA Journal ; 60 , 5 ; 3206-3214


    Publication date :

    2021-12-10


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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