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Finite Element Shape Optimization of a Power-Take-Off Housing Unit
Technical Paper
2000-01-0118
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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SAE 2000 World Congress
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English
Abstract
The application of shape optimization techniques to reduce the weight of a power-take-off (PTO) casting housing has been presented. Shape vectors required for optimization were generated by numerical interpolation method using Autodv software. Shape optimization is performed in MSC/NASTRAN using ‘Direct Linearization’ method. The weight of the casting housing has been reduced by 40%. In conclusion, shape optimization techniques can be used to reduce the weight of any casting, which is non-uniform in shape and size.
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Krishna, M. and Raina, K., "Finite Element Shape Optimization of a Power-Take-Off Housing Unit," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-0118, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-0118.Also In
Computer Applications for Crash, Optimization, and Simulation Research
Number: SP-1496; Published: 2000-03-06
Number: SP-1496; Published: 2000-03-06
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