The Computer Aided Design Analysis and Structural Optimization of Engine Accessory Components 870872
This paper describes the integration of computer graphics, finite element analysis including design sensitivity analysis, and structural optimization technology to automate the design analysis and design optimization of engine accessory components. By use of MSC/NASTRAN's design sensitivity analysis and structural optimization methodology, the design of vehicle components is facilitated to achieve both design improvement and a significant increase in engineering efficiency.
The application of this technology to two typical engine accessory brackets for minimum weight design subject to constraints on stresses due to applied loads as well as natural frequencies is described.
Citation: DeVries, R., Radziwon, H., and Aghssa, P., "The Computer Aided Design Analysis and Structural Optimization of Engine Accessory Components," SAE Technical Paper 870872, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/870872. Download Citation
Author(s):
R. I. DeVries, H. V. Radziwon, P. Aghssa
Affiliated:
Light Truck Design Analysis Dept. Truck Operations Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, MI
Pages: 10
Event:
Computer Graphics Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1987 Transactions-V96-87, Computer Applications in Design and Manufacturing-SP-0722, Proceedings of the SAE/Esd International Computer Graphics Conference-P-196
Related Topics:
CAD, CAM, and CAE
Finite element analysis
Optimization
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