Affordable Multi-Material Lightweight Design - Selected results of the H2020 project ALLIANCE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thilo Bein ◽  
Sama Mbang
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Design

scholarly journals An efficient approach to reliability-based topology optimization for the structural lightweight design of planar continuum structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 270-281
Author(s):  
Fangfang Yin ◽  
Kaifang Dang ◽  
Weimin Yang ◽  
Yumei Ding ◽  
Pengcheng Xie
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Filter Function ◽  
Continuum Structures ◽  
Performance Indexes ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Economic Indexes ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In order to solve the application restrictions of deterministic-based topology optimization methods arising from the omission of uncertainty factors in practice, and to realize the calculation cost control of reliability-based topology optimization. In consideration of the current reliability-based topology optimization methods of continuum structures mainly based on performance indexes model with a power filter function. An efficient probabilistic reliability-based topology optimization model that regards mass and displacement as an objective function and constraint is established based on the first-order reliability method and a modified economic indexes model with a composite exponential filter function in this study. The topology optimization results obtained by different models are discussed in relation to optimal structure and convergence efficiency. Through numerical examples, it can be seen that the optimal layouts obtained by reliability-based models have an increased amount of material and more support structures, which reveals the necessity of considering uncertainty in lightweight design. In addition, the reliability-based modified model not only can obtain lighter optimal structures compared with traditional economic indexes models in most circumstances, but also has a significant advantage in convergence efficiency, with an average increase of 44.59% and 64.76% compared with the other two reliability-based models. Furthermore, the impact of the reliability index on the results is explored, which verifies the validity of the established model. This study provides a theoretical reference for lightweight or innovative feature-integrated design in engineering applications.

scholarly journals Model-based application of the methodical process for modular lightweight design of aircraft cabins

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 637-642
Author(s):  
Michael Hanna ◽  
Johann Schwenke ◽  
Lea-Nadine Schwede ◽  
Fabian Laukotka ◽  
Dieter Krause
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Aircraft Cabins ◽  
Model Based

scholarly journals The Interaction between the Sheet/Tool Surface Texture and the Friction/Galling Behaviour on Aluminium Deep Drawing Operations

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 979
Author(s):  
Alaitz Zabala ◽  
Lander Galdos ◽  
Chris Childs ◽  
Iñigo Llavori ◽  
Andrea Aginagalde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Die Surface ◽  
Tool Surface ◽  
Strip Drawing ◽  
Aluminium Sheets ◽  
Increased Susceptibility

The increasing demands for lightweight design in the transport industry have led to an extensive use of lightweight materials such as aluminium alloys. The forming of aluminium sheets however presents significant challenges due to the low formability and the increased susceptibility to galling. The use of tailored workpieces and controlled die roughness surfaces are common strategies to improve the tribological behaviour, whilst galling is still not well understood. This work is aimed at analysing the interplay between the sheet and tool surface roughness on the friction and galling performance. Different degrees of Electro Discharge Texturing (EDT) textures were generated in AA1050 material strips, and tooling presenting different polishing degrees were prepared. Strip drawing tests were carried out to model the tribological condition and results were corroborated through cup drawing tests. A new galling severity index (GSI) is presented for a quick and quantitative determination of both galling occurrence and severity. The present study underlines the key role of die topography and the potential of die surface functionalization for galling prevention.

scholarly journals Lightweight design in product development: a conceptual framework for continuous support in the development process

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 494-499
Author(s):  
Albert Albers ◽  
Jan Holoch ◽  
Sven Revfi ◽  
Markus Spadinger
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Continuous Support

scholarly journals Multi-Objective Lightweight Optimization of Parameterized Suspension Components Based on NSGA-II Algorithm Coupling with Surrogate Model

Machines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Rongchao Jiang ◽  
Zhenchao Jin ◽  
Dawei Liu ◽  
Dengfeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Vehicle Dynamic ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Nsga Ii ◽  
Torsion Beam ◽  
Multi Objective

In order to reduce the negative effect of lightweighting of suspension components on vehicle dynamic performance, the control arm and torsion beam widely used in front and rear suspensions were taken as research objects for studying the lightweight design method of suspension components. Mesh morphing technology was employed to define design variables. Meanwhile, the rigid–flexible coupling vehicle model with flexible control arm and torsion beam was built for vehicle dynamic simulations. The total weight of control arm and torsion beam was taken as optimization objective, as well as ride comfort and handling stability performance indexes. In addition, the fatigue life, stiffness, and modal frequency of control arm and torsion beam were taken as the constraints. Then, Kriging model and NSGA-II were adopted to perform the multi-objective optimization of control arm and torsion beam for determining the lightweight scheme. By comparing the optimized and original design, it indicates that the weight of the optimized control arm and torsion beam are reduced 0.505 kg and 1.189 kg, respectively, while structural performance and vehicle performance satisfy the design requirement. The proposed multi-objective optimization method achieves a remarkable mass reduction, and proves to be feasible and effective for lightweight design of suspension components.

scholarly journals Crafting Everyday Resistance through Lightweight Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Fox ◽  
Samantha Shorey ◽  
Franchesca Spektor ◽  
Daniela K. Rosner
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Everyday Resistance

scholarly journals METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING SUITABLE COMPONENTS FOR FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION – FOCUSING ON GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2047-2056
Author(s):  
Michael P. Voigt ◽  
Dominik Klaiber ◽  
Patrick Hommel ◽  
Daniel Roth ◽  
Hansgeorg Binz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Functional Integration ◽  
Resource Efficiency ◽  
Installation Space ◽  
Geometric Properties ◽  
Geometric Characteristics ◽  
Step Procedure ◽  
Cad Models ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThe approach of functional integration has the potential to solve challenges regarding lightweight design and resource efficiency since the number of parts and therefore the weight and needed installation space can be reduced. One important step in developing integrative concepts is the pre-selection of suitable functions or components. Previous methods of pre-selection take various aspects into account. However, pre-selection based on these methods usually requires additional tables and forms, whose preparation and editing quickly becomes time-consuming. At the same time, most of the development engineers are working on CAD models. However, their use in the selection of suitable integration partners is not yet supported sufficiently. The development of more than 80 concepts on five different vehicles has shown that the consideration of geometric properties (position, orientation, size) is effective, as they can be identified with minimal analysis effort while working on CAD. In this paper a four-step procedure is presented how integration partners can be identified directly on the basis of CAD models. A following evaluation with development engineers in practice completes the research.

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