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Topology Optimization Design of Automotive Engine Bracket
College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
- 1 College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
- 2 College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
- 3 College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
- 4 College of Automotive, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China
Energy and Power Engineering·Volume 08 (2016)·Pages 230–235·Published 8 April 2016·DOI10.4236/epe.2016.84021
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Abstract
According to the structural characteristics of the automobile engine bracket, the finite element model of the bracket is established. As the connecting part between the engine and the body, the performance requirements of the automobile engine bracket affect the comfort and the safety of the vehicle directly. Using the RADIOSS solver, the dangerous point of the bracket is analyzed. Under the premise of ensuring its reliability, with the help of OptiStruct software to carry out the topology optimization design, to get the optimal material distribution of the bracket and the final design will meet the performance requirements.
KeywordsEngine BracketOptimal Material DistributionTopology Optimization
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