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Optimization of the potting design using an approach for load path optimized designs of sandwich structures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Johann Schellhorn ,
Lukas Schwan  and
Dieter Krause
Johann Schellhorn*
Affiliation:
Hamburg University of Technology, Germany
Lukas Schwan
Affiliation:
Hamburg University of Technology, Germany
Dieter Krause
Affiliation:
Hamburg University of Technology, Germany
*
johann.schellhorn@tuhh.de

Abstract

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In sandwich structures, mass can be reduced or mechanical properties increased if the challenging local load distribution can be improved. Through numerical optimizations, novel designs can be determined and investigated in physical and virtual tests. This paper presents an approach for load path-optimized design of sandwich structures and novel design concepts. The approach is applied to the design concept of honeycombs filled with potting compound. Due to the shown transferability to higher structural levels, it can be used as a basis for the design optimization of any sandwich structure.

Keywords

sandwich designdesign optimisationinsertsvirtual testinglightweight design
Type
Engineering Design Practice
Information
Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 3013 - 3022
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