APPLICATION OF SHAPE OPTIMIZATION IN LANDING-GEAR STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF SMALL AIRCRAFT
几何优化在小型飞机起落架结构设计中的应用

In the light weight design of truss-like landing-gear structure, the related specification on strength is considered. The bars' strength and critical loads are used as constraints and the minimum structural weight design is achieved by shape and size optimization. The data obtained from an example agree with the results of static force test. Theoretical analysis and the flight of model planes carrying load show that the approach is not only feasible but also effective. It can be used to design the landing-gear structure of a small or super light-weighted vehicle. %Finally, three conclusions have been drawn from this paper.