Realistic Simulation of a Flexible Mechanism using MSC.

Softwares SimEnterprise Solutions

Baskar Rajagopalan Product Manager, MSC.Software

MSC SimEnterprise Solution Set

Model development
SimXpert Structures, Motion Workspaces Expert/method analyst focus Advanced MD environment Best practice author/capture for re-use Simulation process automation

MD Workspaces

MD Nastran / SimXpert Motion Solver Technology

Common, Multi Discipline embedded solver foundation Cross platform all-in-one simulation engine Enterprise computing access via gateway

High Level Solution Process

CATIA Data

Simulation Model

Results MD Nastran / SimXpert Motion Drop test Simulation Flexible Body Motion Structures Optimization

Landing Gear Simulation Process

Process Details
Attach to initial geometry in CAD models Develop a multi-body dynamics (MBD) model of the LG assembly
Include flex bodies where appropriate Inner & outer cylinder only

Use MBD model to simulate rigid and flexible landing conditions Extract time domain loading conditions from the flexible landing simulation Develop an FE model of the LG assembly
Re-use flex parts & joints from MBD model

Use FE model to simulate quasi-static applied loads Apply the quasi-static applied loads and simulation loads to topological optimization of the LG assembly components Update geometry of the LG components based on simulation(s)

Landing Simulation Results

AVI

Landing Simulation Results

Load-Stroke Response

Vertical tire reaction

Damping coefficient

Initial damping curve resulted in loads outside design envelope

SimEnterprise supports simulation of active damping and shock strut metering pin design For this study the revised curve was obtained through simple iterative studies

CD

Damping Coefficient Vs Stroke

Landing & Taxiing Simulation Process

Process Details
Utilize CATIA geometry Model lugs so they can be easily modified without affecting the cylinder meshes Mesh solids Define properties Define contacts at joints and glue lugs back on Conduct static analysis based on loads from dynamic landing simulation and known braking/turning loads Review results

Braking, Turning and Landing - Simulation Results

Braking

Turning

Landing loads

Design Optimization
Process Details
Define design region for this demonstration the upper and lower links were considered designable Conduct topology optimization (MD Solver technology) to determine distribution of material in links Review results and output geometry from topology optimization back to CAD system Define new geometry in CAD system that allows the definition of design variables for shape optimization Conduct shape optimization for design variables

Link Optimization
Topology design regions Optimized topology

Optimized topology to CAD

Imported to CAD Smoothed.

Optimized topology

Refined CATIA Geometry

Lug Design Evolution

Engineering judgment leads to addition of fillet radii Shape optimization quantifies optimal radii dimension

Summary / Closing Comments

Flexible landing gear simulation process successfully completed Leveraged key strengths of SimEnterprise solution set
Single simulation environment Model re-use across disciplines common data model Integrated MD solver Native access to CAD geometry no translation

Additional capabilities not demonstrated

Control system integration - active damping Fluid/gas simulation of shock strut with metering pin Feature optimization based on mesh morphing Integration of flight dynamics