Abstract
Robust design optimization (RDO) is a potent methodology that ensures stable performance in designed products during their operational phase. However, there remains a scarcity of robust design optimization methods that account for the intricacies of multidisciplinary coupling. In this article, we propose a multidisciplinary robust design optimization (MRDO) framework for physical systems under sparse samples containing the extreme scenario. The collaboration model is used to select samples that comply with multidisciplinary feasibility, avoiding time-consuming multidisciplinary decoupling analyses. To assess the robustness of sparse samples containing the extreme scenario, linear moment estimation is employed as the evaluation metric. The comparative analysis of MRDO results is conducted across various sample sizes, with and without the presence of the extreme scenario. The effectiveness and reliability of the proposed method are demonstrated through a mathematical case, a conceptual aircraft sizing design, and an energy efficiency optimization of a hobbing machine tool.
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