Reducing structural weight in commercial aviation is a primary challenge for efficiency. This study introduces a design framework optimizing a Fowler flap bracket using topology optimization (TO) tailored for additive manufacturing (AM) constraints. Rather than expensive fluid simulations, the methodology utilizes anal...
The radial impact test is a critical evaluation method for assessing the structural integrity and safety performance of passenger vehicle wheels under real-world impact conditions. This study investigates the 90° radial impact behavior of a steel wheel through both experimental testing and finite element (FE) simulatio...
Composite thin-walled structures subjected to crushing loads exhibit complex damage evolution and energy dissipation mechanisms, and their energy-absorbing capabilities are critical to the development of crashworthy designs. CFRP support-column assemblies, which function as major energy absorbers in aircraft subfloor s...
Composite materials have become widespread for use in aircraft load bearing structures due to their ability of reducing structural mass without compromising the required stiffness, strength and safety requirements in the face of aerodynamic, inertial and thermal service loads. This work has addressed with success the d...
As a critical component in vehicular passive safety systems, the automotive bumper beam significantly influences overall crash safety performance and lightweight potential. This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the lightweight design of a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) bumper beam, systematical...
Traditional UAVs often suffer severe structural damage during high-speed collisions. Recent research has explored sensing, control, and design strategies to enhance collision resilience. This work presents fully passive, soft continuum-lattice arms that combine visco-hyperelastic materials with nonlinear lattice geomet...
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