A CAD-system for the design of stiffened panels in wing box structures

In this paper the CAD system DESTIP is described. DESTIP is developed at the NLR for designing compression panels in wing box structures. Application of the system yields optimal panels in the sense that they meet all the requirements imposed by the designer and have minimum weight per unit width. Weight reductions ranging from 0 to 10% have...

Simulation and optimization techniques in computer aided design

The use of numerical simulation and optimization techniques is rapidly expanding in all fields of engineering design. The place and the potential of these techniques in the design process, as well as their use by the designer, are discussed. The principles underlying these techniques are outlined and an overall view is given of the various...