Multi-objective biomimetic optimization design of stiffeners for automotive door based on vein unit of dragonfly wing

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110534
Author(s):  
Fengxiang Xu ◽  
Junyao Wang ◽  
Lin Hua
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Topology Design ◽  
Topological Optimization ◽  
Biomimetic Design ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Dragonfly Wing

In this paper, a biomimetic optimizing design of the stiffeners layout of the automotive inner door panels is proposed based on vein unit of dragonfly wing. The distributions features of the dragonfly veins and similarity as stiffeners are analyzed, and then the excellent structural features of mechanical properties of the dragonfly veins are extracted to work as a biomimetic design. In order to research the distribution of the reinforced areas in the interior door panels under various operating conditions, the finite element model is established firstly. Secondly, gray relation theory combined with analytic hierarchy analysis are imposed to determine the weight value of each condition in multi-objective topology optimization to fully consider both objective and subjective factors, and topological optimization results indicate that the stiffeners of the inner door panel are biconically designed. Finally, the original finite element results of the inner door panels are compared with that after optimized with biomimetic stiffeners under the same operating conditions, and the result of the comparison verify the effectiveness of the biomimetic topology design. Specifically, for the dent-resistant and sinking condition, the strength of new door increases by 20.2% and 14.3%, respectively. Therefore, doors with biomimetic stiffeners have an increased resistance to deformation and vibration, while the mass is reduced by 2.7%. The results can provide valuable new ideas for the optimal biomimetic design of automotive door inner panel stiffeners.

Strength Check and Optimization Design of Movable Mine Refuge Chamber

2011 ◽  
Vol 66-68 ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
Yu Lei ◽  
Yan Long Jiang ◽  
Chun Ling Zhu ◽  
Hong Shi ◽  
Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Impact Load ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Structural Form ◽  
Safety Requirement ◽  
Large Heat

Movable mine refuge chamber is widely used in coal mines for protecting miners from coalmine accident. During a coalmine accident, there will be large heat impact load and stress on the movable mine refuge chamber caused by high temperature and high pressure. Therefore the strength of the movable mine refuge chamber should be carefully designed to meet the safety requirement with the possible lightest weight. Based on analysis of the structure dimensions, material properties, and operating conditions, a finite element model is developed with an emphasis on the effect of the layout and sizes of stiffeners and structural form of the chamber. A comparison of different design schemes is made and the calculation result is given. This work could be helpful for optimization design of China’s movable mine refuge chamber.

Topological Optimization Design of Cistern Stents of the Planomiller Machine Based on Hyperworks

2011 ◽  
Vol 421 ◽  
pp. 423-426
Author(s):  
Fu Yun Liu ◽  
Ying Sun ◽  
Tian Chao Yu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Topological Optimization ◽  
Structural Deformation ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Geometry Model ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Planomiller is a milling machine that widely used in processes of large parts. Cistern stents is a component of planomiller supporting the sink. In this paper, topological optimization of Cistern stents is implemented to reduce its weight. Firstly geometry model of Cistern stents is built in SolidWorks, a finite element model of Cistern stents is established. Then loads and boundary conditions are loaded to the finite element model according to engineering practice. Finally density of units is set as the design variables, energy of structural deformation is set as the objective function, Cistern stents can be optimized by optimizing analysis. The compared results show that the proposed optimization design is effective.

Optimization Design of Loader Engine Stents Based on ANSYS

2012 ◽  
Vol 590 ◽  
pp. 446-450
Author(s):  
Yong Hai Wu ◽  
Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Variable Density ◽  
Topological Optimization ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Stent Design ◽  
State Variables ◽  
Scaffold Materials ◽  
Stress And Deformation

Seeking the best layout engine scaffold materials is always the focus of the stent design personnel stent . This object of research in this article is the engine stent of a certain loader. the geometric structure model is created by Solidworks. On this basis, finite element model is created in ANSYS. Structure of stent is optimized topologically by using variable density of topological optimization algorithm in which bracket stiffness is been as the optimization objective and reduce the materials quality is been as the state variables. And stent is modeled secondly by using gotten the most optimal topological model. The stress and deformation of the improved stent of engine increased. But weight of stents is reduced by 8.7%.

Reverse Modeling and Topological Optimization for Lightweight Design of Automobile Wheel Hubs with Hollow Ribs

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (09) ◽  
pp. 1950064
Author(s):  
P. F. Xu ◽  
S. Y. Duan ◽  
F. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Modeling Technique ◽  
Topological Optimization ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Braking Performance ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Physical Conditions

Lightweight of wheel hubs is the linchpin for reducing the unsprung mass and improving the vehicle dynamic and braking performance of vehicles, thus, sustaining stability and comfortability. Current experience-based lightweight designs of wheel hubs have been argued to render uneven distribution of materials. This work develops a novel method to combine the reverse modeling technique with the topological optimization method to derive lightweight wheel hubs based on the principles of mechanics. A reverse modeling technique is first adopted to scan and reproduce the prototype 3D geometry of the wheel hub with solid ribs. The finite element method (FEM) is then applied to perform stress analysis to identify the maximum stress and its location of wheel hub under variable potential physical conditions. The finite element model is then divided into optimization region and nonoptimized region: the former is the interior portion of spoke and the latter is the outer surface of the spoke. A topology optimization is then conducted to remove the optimization region which is interior material of the spokes. The hollow wheel hub is then reconstructed with constant wall thickness about 5[Formula: see text]mm via a reverse modeling technique. The results show that the reconstructed model can reduce the mass of 12.7% compared to the pre-optimized model. The present method of this paper can guarantee the optimal distribution of wheel hub material based on mechanics principle. It can be implemented automatically to shorten the time interval for optimal lightweight designs. It is especially preferable for many existing structures and components as it maintains the structural appearance of optimization object.

Topology Optimization Design of High Pressure Storage Tank Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 828-833
Author(s):  
Qiu Sheng Ma ◽  
Yi Cai ◽  
Dong Xing Tian
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Storage Tank ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Pressure Storage

In this paper, based on ANSYS the topology optimization design for high pressure storage tank was studied by the means of the finite element structural analysis and optimization. the finite element model for optimization design was established. The design variables influence factors and rules on the optimization results are summarized. according to the calculation results the optimal design result for tank is determined considering the manufacturing and processing. The calculation results show that the method is effective in optimization design and provide the basis to further design high pressure tank.

Structural Optimization of the Telescopic Boom of a Certain Type of Truck-Mounted Crane

2014 ◽  
Vol 548-549 ◽  
pp. 383-388
Author(s):  
Zhi Wei Chen ◽  
Zhe Cui ◽  
Yi Jin Fu ◽  
Wen Ping Cui ◽  
Li Juan Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Static Analysis ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Shape Parameters ◽  
Conventional Design ◽  
Design Variables

Parametric finite element model for a commonly used telescopic boom structure of a certain type of truck-mounted crane has been established. Static analysis of the conventional design configuration was performed first. And then an optimization process has been carried out to minimize the total weight of the telescopic structures. The design variables include the geometric shape parameters of the cross-sections and the integrated structural parameters of the telescopic boom. The constraints include the maximum allowable equivalent stresses and the flexure displacements at the tip of the assembled boom structure in both the vertical direction and the circumferential direction of the rotating plane. Compared with the conventional design, the optimization design has achieved a significant weight reduction of up to 24.3%.

Optimization Design of Pressure Shell in Underwater Vehicle Based on Response Surface Model

2009 ◽  
Vol 419-420 ◽  
pp. 89-92
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yi Yang ◽  
Yong Jie Pang ◽  
Zai Bai Qin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Response Surface Model ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Surface Model ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Structure Strength

Cylinder shell stiffened by rings is used commonly in submersibles, and structure strength should be verified in the initial design stage considering the thickness of the shell, the number of rings, the shape of ring section and so on. Based on the statistical techniques, a strategy for optimization design of pressure hull is proposed in this paper. Its central idea is that: firstly the design variables are chosen by referring criterion for structure strength, then the samples for analysis are created in the design space; secondly finite element models corresponding to the samples are built and analyzed; thirdly the approximations of these analysis are constructed using these samples and responses obtained by finite element model; finally optimization design result is obtained using response surface model. The result shows that this method that can improve the efficiency and achieve optimal intention has valuable reference information for engineering application.

Pipeline Dent Management Program

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott D. Ironside ◽  
L. Blair Carroll
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Past

Enbridge Pipelines Inc. operates the world’s longest and most complex liquids pipeline network. As part of Enbridge’s Integrity Management Program In-Line Inspections have been and will continue to be conducted on more than 15,000 km of pipeline. The Inspection Programs have included using the most technologically advanced geometry tools in the world to detect geometrical discontinuities such as ovality, dents, and buckles. During the past number of years, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. has been involved in developing a method of evaluating the suitability of dents in pipelines for continued service. The majority of the work involved the development of a method of modeling the stresses within a dent using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The development and validation of this model was completed by Fleet Technology Limited (FTL) through several projects sponsored by Enbridge, which included field trials and comparisons to previously published data. This model combined with proven fracture mechanics theory provides a method of determining a predicted life of a dent based on either the past or future operating conditions of the pipeline. CSA Standard Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems provides criteria for the acceptability of dents for continued service. There have been occurrences, however, where dents that meet the CSA acceptability criteria have experienced failure. The dent model is being used to help define shape characteristics in addition to dent depth, the only shape factor considered by CSA, which contribute to dent failure. The dent model has also been utilized to validate the accuracy of current In-Line Inspection techniques. Typically a dent will lose some of its shape as the overburden is lifted from the pipeline and after the indentor is removed. Often there can be a dramatic “re-rounding” that will occur. The work included comparing the re-rounded dent shapes from a Finite Element model simulating the removal of the constraint on the pipe to the measured dent profile from a mold of the dent taken in the field after it has been excavated. This provided a measure of the accuracy of the tool. This paper will provide an overview of Enbridge’s dent management program, a description of the dent selection process for the excavation program, and a detailed review of the ILI validation work.

Incorporating Neural Network Material Models Within Finite Element Analysis for Rheological Behavior Prediction

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Scott Kessler ◽  
A. Sherif El-Gizawy ◽  
Douglas E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Behavior Prediction ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Material Models ◽  
Rheological Models ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Novel Method

The accuracy of a finite element model for design and analysis of a metal forging operation is limited by the incorporated material model’s ability to predict deformation behavior over a wide range of operating conditions. Current rheological models prove deficient in several respects due to the difficulty in establishing complicated relations between many parameters. More recently, artificial neural networks (ANN) have been suggested as an effective means to overcome these difficulties. To this end, a robust ANN with the ability to determine flow stresses based on strain, strain rate, and temperature is developed and linked with finite element code. Comparisons of this novel method with conventional means are carried out to demonstrate the advantages of this approach.

Weak-Points Diagnosis and Optimization of Shield Machine Cutter Tool Based on Characteristic Parameters

2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 1479-1485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhao ◽  
Xue Wu Hong ◽  
Ming Yu ◽  
Zhi Peng Gao ◽  
Wen Jin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Weak Link ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Ring Structure ◽  
Modal Parameters ◽  
Underground Engineering ◽  
Shield Machine

Shield machine plays an indispensable role in the mining, transportation, underground engineering, hydraulic engineering and municipal construction. Shield cutters of shield construction process often appears serious deformation, damage that leads to engineering accident, or even a threat to human life and safety. In order to provide high precise data for shield machine cutter tool dynamic modification and to diagnose the shield machine cutter tool fault, the dynamic characteristic of the shield machine cutter tool system, which is the main component of a shield machine cutter tool, has to be obtained precisely. The compute modal parameters identification method base on the finite element method is proposed to identify the modal parameters of the shield machine cutter tool. By means of Solidwords software, the knife ring structure of the shield machine tool and the tool is designed; then build the tool the finite element model, modal analysis, obtained the dynamic characteristics, and find out the weak link, put forward the improvement measures and prolong its life. Therefore, the study on dynamic characteristics of shield machine cutter, for the optimization design of domestic tool, has an important significance improve tool life.

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