Optimal design of vehicle components using topology design and optimisation

Yildiz A. R., Kaya N., Ozturk F.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, cilt.34, sa.4, ss.387-398, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1504/ijvd.2004.004064
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.387-398
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: topology optimisation, shape optimisation, fatigue analysis, vehicle components, HOMOGENIZATION METHOD, SHAPE OPTIMIZATION, LOADS
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

An important problem in automotive industry is how to achieve better design concepts by considering structure performance and manufacturing cost in the early stages of product development. The topology design and optimisation provide an initial design concept for downstream applications, which leads to achieving better design by using computer-aided techniques. In this research, engine mount bracket design is presented to illustrate the application of topology optimisation approach for optimal design of vehicle components under dynamic loading conditions. The objective of the proposed research is to create an initial design concept, which has optimal structural layout. The effectiveness and verification of proposed approach are demonstrated with experimental results.