Lightweight design of composite sandwich corrugated structures based on variable density method

Abstract

For the lightweight design of composite sandwich corrugated structures, a new topology optimization design scheme is proposed using the variable density method. Multi-working conditions static analysis of the composite sandwich corrugated structure is carried out by finite element software. Then, the topology optimization is carried out by using the minimum flexibility method. Finally, the results of different working conditions are coupled to propose a new composite sandwich corrugated structure. The results indicate that the structure has a weight reduction of 34% and exhibits periodicity and continuity while also meeting the necessary mechanical properties to fulfill the engineering requirements. The optimization of composite sandwich corrugated structures has been achieved, providing a new approach to the lightweight design of composite sandwich structures.