Finite Element Design Optimization of the WABCO 170 Ton Haulpak Truck Frame Swanson Analysis Systems, Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Johnson, David H., author.

Conference Name:

37th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1986-04-08 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1986

Summary:

The design optimization module, ANSYSPC/OPT, executes on a personal computer and interacts with the finite element program, ANSYS-PC/LINEAR, to aid the engineer in improving or optimizing an initial design. This module is used to investigate the design of the WABCO 170 ton Haulpak® truck frame, modeled using three-dimensional tapered beam and linear spring finite elements.Several representative dimensions of the beams in the framework are selected as design variables for the optimization process. ANSYS-PC/OPT is used to obtain a minimum weight design in terms of limitations imposed on these design variables; and subject to constraints on the direct, bending, and torsional stress levels in the beam members.This paper includes a description of how the optimization module utilizes the finite element analysis results to form an approximation of the structure that is subsequently modified to meet the design objective. Finally, a comparison is made evaluating the performance for this optimization problem on the personal computer and the mini-computer systems

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Publisher Number:

860748

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Restricted for use by site license