scholarly journals Topology Optimization of Vehicle B-Pillar

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 384-392
Author(s):  
Manas Metar
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Reduction Techniques ◽  
Roof Structure ◽  
Original Weight ◽  
3D Software

Abstract: Weight reduction techniques have been practiced by automobile manufacturers for the purpose of long range, less fuel consumption and achieving higher speeds. Due to the numerous set objectives that must be met, especially with respect to of car safety, automotive chassis design for vehicle weight reduction is a difficult task. In passenger classed vehicles using a monocoque chassis for vehicle construction has been a great solution for reducing overall wight of the vehicle body yet the structure is more stiffened and sturdier. However, some parts such as A-pillar, B-pillar, roof structure, floor pan can be further optimized to reduce more weight without affecting the strength needed for respective purposes. In this paper, the main focus is on reducing weight of the B-pillar. The B-pillar of a passenger car has been optimized using topology optimization and optimum weight reduction has been done. The modelling and simulation are done using SOLIDWORKS 3D software. The B-pillar in this study has been subjected to a static load of 140 KN. Further by providing goals and constraints the optimization was caried out. The results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the original model are explained. The Topology Optimization resulted in reducing 53% of the original weight of the B-pillar. Keywords: Structural optimization techniques, weight reduction techniques, weight reduction technologies, need for weight reduction, Topology optimization, B-pillar design, structural optimization of B-pillar, Topology optimization of B-pillar.

Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Spatial Steel-Concrete Structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Yu Li ◽  
Yi Min Xie
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Principal Stresses ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Floor Systems ◽  
Beso Method ◽  
Multiple Materials ◽  
Single Material

Topology optimization techniques based on finite element analysis have been widely used in many fields, but most of the research and applications are based on single-material structures. Extended from the bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO) method, a new topology optimization technique for 3D structures made of multiple materials is presented in this paper. According to the sum of each element's principal stresses in the design domain, a material more suitable for this element would be assigned. Numerical examples of a steel- concrete cantilever, two different bridges and four floor systems are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness and practical value of the proposed method for the conceptual design of composite structures made of steel and concrete.

Optimum Design of Tractor Clutch PTO Finger by Using Topology and Shape Optimization

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Dogan ◽  
F. Karpat ◽  
N. Kaya ◽  
C. Yuce ◽  
M. O. Genc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Shape Optimization ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Design Life ◽  
Topology And Shape Optimization

Tractors are one of the most important agricultural machinery in the world. They provide agricultural activities in challenging conditions by using various agricultural machineries which are added on them. Therefore, there has been a rising demand for tractor use for agricultural activities. During the power transmission, tractor clutches are exposed to high static and cyclic loading directly. Thus, most of clutch parts fail before completing their design life which is under 106 cycles. Especially, because of the high stress, there are a number of fractures and breakages are observed around the pin area of the finger mechanisms. Due to these reasons, it is necessary to re-design these fingers by using modern optimization techniques and finite element analysis. This paper presents an approach for analysis and re-designs process of tractor clutch PTO finger. Firstly, the original designs of the PTO fingers are analyzed by using finite element analysis. Static structural analyses are applied on these fingers by using ANSYS static structural module. The boundary conditions are determined according to the data from the axial fatigue test bench. Afterwards, the stress-life based fatigue analyses are performed with respect to Goodman criterion. It is seem that the original design of the PTO finger, failed before the design life. Hence, the PTO finger is completely re-designed by using topology and shape optimization methods. Topology optimization is used to find the optimum material distribution of the PTO fingers. Topology optimization is performed in solidThinking Inspire software. The precise dimensions of the PTO fingers are determined by using shape optimization and response surface methodology. Two different design parameters, which are finger thickness and height, are selected for design of experiment and 15 various cases are analyzed. By using DOE method three different equations are obtained which are maximum stresses, mass, and displacement depending on the selected design parameters. These equations are used in the optimization as objective and constraint equations in MATLAB. The results indicate that the proposed models predict the responses adequately within the limits of the parameters being used. The final dimensions of the fingers are determined after shape optimization. The new designs of the PTO fingers are re-analyzed in terms of static and fatigue analysis. The new design of the PTO finger passed the analysis successfully. As a result of the study, the finger mass is increased 7% but it is quite small. Maximum Equivalent Von-Misses stress reduction of 25.3% is achieved. Fatigue durability of the PTO finger is improved 53.2%. The rigidity is improved up to 27.9% compared to the initial design. The optimal results show that the developed method can be used to design a durable, low manufacturing cost and lightweight clutch parts.

scholarly journals Genetic Algorithms As an Approach to Configuration and Topology Design

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin D. Chapman ◽  
Kazuhiro Saitou ◽  
Mark J. Jakiela
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Topology Design ◽  
Structural Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Topology ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Structure Topology ◽  
Design Representation

Abstract The Genetic Algorithm, a search and optimization technique based on the theory of natural selection, is applied to problems of structural topology optimization. Given a structure’s boundary conditions and maximum allowable design domain, a discretized design representation is created. Populations of genetic algorithm “chromosomes” are then mapped into the design representation, creating potentially optimal structure topologies. Utilizing genetics-based operators such as crossover and mutation, generations of increasingly-desirable structure topologies are created. In this paper, the use of the genetic algorithm (GA) in structural topology optimization is presented. An overview of the genetic algorithm will describe the genetics-based representations and operators used in a typical genetic algorithm search. After defining topology optimization and its relation to the broader area of structural optimization, a review of previous research in GA-based and non-GA-based structural optimization is provided. The design representations, and methods for mapping genetic algorithm “chromosomes” into structure topology representations, are then detailed. Several examples of genetic algorithm-based structural topology optimization are provided: we address the optimization of beam cross-section topologies and cantilevered plate topologies, and we also investigate efficient techniques for using finite element analysis in a genetic algorithm-based search. Finally, a description of potential future work in genetic algorithm-based structural topology optimization is offered.

Integrated Topology and Fiber Optimization for 3-Dimensional Composites

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helge Weiler ◽  
Jens Ottnad ◽  
Albert Albers
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Fiber Orientation ◽  
Laminate Structure ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Isotropic Materials ◽  
The Past ◽  
Design Proposal

The importance of computer aided engineering in product development processes and research has been increasing throughout the past years. As e.g. energy efficiency and therefore mechanical lightweight structures of new products plays a large role, optimization tools gained more and more importance. Weight reduction can be achieved by a change of the component’s design and by selection of adapted materials. Such an improved utilization of material can be implemented only if there is an accurate knowledge of the loads and the conditions on the material. As modern composite materials can make a clear weight reduction possible, appropriate tools and methods are necessary within the design process. Even for isotropic materials, the design of complex parts is not trivial. For the design of composites, additional parameters have to be considered, such as number and thickness of the plies and the orientation of fibers. Hence, design by intuition leads only in few cases to optimal parts. For the determination of the basic layout of a new design topology optimization can be used. It involves the determination of features such as the number, location and shape of holes and the connectivity of the domain. Today topology optimization is very well theoretically studied and also a very common tool in the industrial design process but is limited to isotropic materials. Several approaches for the determination of optimal fiber orientation have been presented in the past e.g. placing the fibers in the direction of the first main stress. Based on a finite element analysis, a method is presented that uses the orientation of main stresses to determine optimal orientations and thickness relations of plies. It is now applicable to complex 3D geometries. The result is a design proposal for the laminate structure (orientation and thicknesses of plies), taking multi-axial load cases into account. To determine a design proposal for complex 3D laminate structures, the application of both methods, topology and fiber optimization, is appropriate. Regarding an independent serial application of topology and fiber optimization it makes sense carrying out topology optimization in a first step and the determination of fiber orientations in a second step. An integrated approach might show even better results in certain cases. For that, we combined topology and fiber optimization in a two-level approach by optimizing laminate structure within each iteration of topology optimization process. In this paper topology and fiber orientation optimization are integrated into a straightforward, automatic way.

Research on Topology Optimization Design Based on Finite Unit Analysis of the Flywheel Hub

2014 ◽  
Vol 889-890 ◽  
pp. 467-473
Author(s):  
Pi Yan He ◽  
Jia Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Normal Functioning ◽  
Optimization Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Evolutionary Structural Optimization ◽  
Security Configuration

Topology optimization design is to ensure the normal functioning of the machine, remove the invalid element structure makes the best structure to maintain the structure and keep the stress or strain level close to the same in each part of the security configuration, the pursuit of the best efficiency, lightest weight , smallest, or the longest service life and so on. Traditional structural optimization design one or several parameters set as the primary determination. This method only to the extent required. With the development and analysis of the efficiency of the computer, we have introduced in the design of finite element analysis. This article uses the basic evolutionary structural optimization method In this paper, load the hub topology optimization analysis of different groups.

Weight Reduction Design of Gear Drive Based on Parameter and Structural Optimization

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 1406-1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Wang ◽  
Zhou Lan ◽  
Xiao Yang Shen
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Moment Of Inertia ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Structural Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Topology ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Gear Drive

. For a medium or large-sized gear drive, in order to achieve the optimum weight reduction effect, an approach of weight reduction design is proposed that multi-objective optimization of gear parameters is carried out firstly, and then structural optimization is adopted to design the gear former. The rational design parameters of a gear drive are determined by the multi-objective optimization with minimizing the sum of gear volumes and the equivalent moment of inertia of input shaft (EMI) synchronously. Conceptual design of the former is given by structural topology optimization of the gear, and the reasonability of topology optimization can be demonstrated by static and dynamic analysis. The results indicate that for a double-reduction gearbox of 500KW co-rotating twin screw pulping extruder, the EMI of the gear drive reduces by 20.88% through the multi-objective optimization of gear parameters, and the moment of inertia of a bull gear reduces by 38.86% through structural topology optimization.

Dynamic Topology Optimization for ATP Hanging Beam of EMU Bogie Based on Hyperworks

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 5441-5446
Author(s):  
Chao Yan Wan ◽  
Xiao Feng Li ◽  
Jun Yong Li ◽  
Ying Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Dynamic Topology

To achieve the damping design of an EMU bogie, the dynamic topology optimization is performed to the ATP hanging beam of bogie. Based on the HyperWorks / OptiStruct platform,the static and modal analyses on ATP are realized with the help of the finite element method. Then, the dynamic topology optimization is carried out in which improving the first natural frequency by variable density method is the optimization objective and the volume fraction and stress are the constraints. This optimization improves the structure and increases the natural frequency of the hanging beam. The design requirements are therefore satisfied. With the rapid development of high speed intercity rail, it's time to solve the security risk problem of trains. Using as the key components of high-speed bogie, more reasonable, safer and more reliable structure of ATP (Automatic Train Protection) hanging beam is needed by means of structural optimization, since it can improve the natural frequency of structure and increase the life of hanging beam on the hypothesis of meeting the fatigue strength conditions. Structural optimization design is a modern design manner combining the optimization techniques with the finite element analysis technology. In accordance with the degree of difficulty, it can be divided into size optimization, geometry optimization and structural topology optimization. The structural optimization design is the most challenging area because of the complexity of theory and calculation [1]. With the development and progress of technology, the dynamic characteristics of topology optimization for structures (including the natural frequency, mode shape, damping and stiffness and mass distribution, etc.) are attracted more and more attention[2]. The research focus mainly concentrates on the engineering applications [3-6]. In this paper, the dynamic topology optimization to the ATP hanging beam on a bogie is implemented by using the advanced structural optimization software named HyperWorks based on HyperWorks / OptiStruct platform [7]. An effective improvement plan of the ATP hanging beam is also introduced.

Reliability-based structural optimization of frame structures for multiple failure criteria using topology optimization techniques

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsuya Mogami ◽  
Shinji Nishiwaki ◽  
Kazuhiro Izui ◽  
Masataka Yoshimura ◽  
Nozomu Kogiso
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Failure Criteria ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Frame Structures

scholarly journals Product Re-Engineering by Topology Optimization for Forged Component

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1266-1270
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Topology Design ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Original Weight ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Fea Analysis

Optimization tools are used when a set of objectives is used to find the best alternative proposed design. Topology optimization adds a whole new level of process of developing creative design space. The objective of topology design is to obtain a material distribution inside a given design space that is optimum in this aspect. Material is rearranged and elements that are not necessary from an objective point of view are eliminated throughout the optimization process. For Topology optimization of the forged component which is selected from industry which is steering knuckle assembly is optimized and presented in this study. For topology optimization, platform such as 3D experience is used to simulate the part. A number of modules from 3D experience is used for FEA analysis, mesh-smoothening techniques and creating parametric geometry in terms of shape and explored in way to produce the topology geometry more functional. Functional Generative Design module is used for topology optimization. From this study overall weight reduction is achieved after using the finite element method to analyze a steering knuckle assembly and performing topology optimization. And the part is optimized in terms of shape and for further suitable manufacturing process. According to the result of this research, 64% relative weight reduction is achieved in respect to a given target is 50%. The original weight of the knuckle was 843 gm. however it has since been reduced to 513 gm. As a result, the cost of knuckle is lowered.

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