Computer Aided Structural Optimization of Automotive Body Structure

960523

02/01/1996

Event
International Congress & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Industry wide mass reduction strategies are becoming increasingly important in order to meet future CAFE standards. In an effort to minimize the body structure sheet metal mass of Cadillac/Luxury Car Division's ā€˜Gā€™ based architecture, a structural optimization task was undertaken using state-of-the-art computer aided optimization techniques. These techniques included the use of detailed finite element models, mode tracking capabilities, and satisfying simultaneously multiple static and dynamic targets that the vehicle has to meet. This was accomplished using GENESIS, a fully integrated structural analysis and optimization finite element software package.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/960523
Pages
5
Citation
Detwiler, D., Ekhande, S., and Kistner, M., "Computer Aided Structural Optimization of Automotive Body Structure," SAE Technical Paper 960523, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/960523.
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Published
Feb 1, 1996
Product Code
960523
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English