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Optimization of Energy Density in Girders under Pure Bending with an Extruded Monolithic Cross-Section
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Pontificia ICAI, Madrid, Spain
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Pontificia ICAI, Madrid, Spain
- 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
World Journal of Mechanics·Volume 09 (2019)·Pages 53–66·Published 2 April 2019·DOI10.4236/wjm.2019.93004
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Abstract
This article proposes use of extruded compound materials with optimized resistant cross-sections as an alternative, in this case, seeking the maximum energy density as a design criterion. The advantage of this proposal is that it extends the life cycle and decreases fatigue issues.
KeywordsPure BendingEnergy StorageComposite MaterialExtruded Cross-SectionDesign Optimization
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