Shape optimization of a bow

M. Pagitz, K. U. Bletzinger

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Abstract

The limb of a recurve bow is optimized such that, with given geometrical and material constraints, the initial arrow speed is maximized, The optimization is done under consideration of the dynamics of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)73-76
Number of pages4
JournalStructural and Multidisciplinary Optimization
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2004

Keywords

  • Archery
  • Dynamic optimization
  • Geometric nonlinear optimization
  • Shape optimization

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