Modular car body design and optimization by an implicit parameterization technique via SFE CONCEPT

Fabian Duddeck, Hans Zimmer

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Abstract

This paper presents recent developments on implicit parameterization techniques (based on the software SFE CONCEPT) for shape optimization of vehicles in the context of modern modular car body design. Because of the implicit definition of the parameters complemented by the mapping and re-meshing techniques inherent to the software, a flexible and powerful optimization approach can be realized, where the connectivity is maintained, the accuracy of finite element computations assured and the efficiency improved via appropriate definition of design variables and optimization algorithms. This is first demonstrated on component and module level and finally confirmed by a full vehicle problem.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages413-424
Number of pages12
EditionVOL. 7
ISBN (Print)9783642338342
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventFISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress - Beijing, China
Duration: 27 Nov 201230 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
NumberVOL. 7
Volume195 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

ConferenceFISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period27/11/1230/11/12

Keywords

  • Implicit parameterization
  • Modularity
  • Platform design
  • SFE CONCEPT
  • Shape optimization

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