Impact attenuator conceptual design using lightweight materials and meta-modeling technique
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Emre İsa Albak
Abstract
This study focuses on the use of lightweight design and optimization methodology as a computer aided approach to enhancing the conceptual design of an impact attenuator for a Formula SAE race car. The most important question answered here is how to improve conceptual design outlines to assist a designer with respect to an impact attenuator design. In this study, different tools for lightweight design and optimization are compared to find the most suitable procedures and optimization techniques for an impact attenuator design. The geometrical features used as design variables and constraints are defined according to Formula SAE rules. The optimization problem is solved using a genetic algorithm and sequential quadratic programming methods by means of meta-modeling techniques. It is found that lightweight design and optimization can be used to enhance the conceptual design outlines of an impact attenuator through EPP foam, kriging meta-modeling and genetic algorithm optimization techniques.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Inhalt/Contents
- 10.3139/120.019061
- Fachbeiträge/Technical Contributions
- Effect of rhenium and cobalt additions on the microstructure and gamma prime phase stability of vacuum arc melted modified nickel-based superalloys grade MGA 1400
- Residual strength of fire-exposed glass-reinforced epoxy composite pipes
- Impact attenuator conceptual design using lightweight materials and meta-modeling technique
- Microstructure and properties of high strength Al-Fe-Cu-Si-Zn alloy (AA8079) produced by mechanical alloying and powder metallurgy
- Determination of the static, dynamic and cyclic properties of the heat affected zone for different steel grades
- Friction stir welded and deep drawn multi-material tailor welded blanks
- Effects of cut-outs on the vibrational characteristics of a hollow shaft system
- Effect of heat treatment on wear and corrosion behavior of high chromium white cast iron
- Effect of nanoparticle reinforcement on mechanical properties and erosion–corrosion behavior of cast aluminum
- Effect of different grain sizes on the static strain aging behavior of bake hardening steel
- Effect of fillers on vinylester matrix composites
- Impact of oxygen doping on AC impedance, complex dielectric and electrical modulus spectra of a Hg-Ba-Ca-Cu-O ceramic
- Effect of TiBAl inoculation on abrasive wear resistance of high Cr white cast iron
- Stress shielding reduction via graded porosity of a femoral stem implant
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Inhalt/Contents
- 10.3139/120.019061
- Fachbeiträge/Technical Contributions
- Effect of rhenium and cobalt additions on the microstructure and gamma prime phase stability of vacuum arc melted modified nickel-based superalloys grade MGA 1400
- Residual strength of fire-exposed glass-reinforced epoxy composite pipes
- Impact attenuator conceptual design using lightweight materials and meta-modeling technique
- Microstructure and properties of high strength Al-Fe-Cu-Si-Zn alloy (AA8079) produced by mechanical alloying and powder metallurgy
- Determination of the static, dynamic and cyclic properties of the heat affected zone for different steel grades
- Friction stir welded and deep drawn multi-material tailor welded blanks
- Effects of cut-outs on the vibrational characteristics of a hollow shaft system
- Effect of heat treatment on wear and corrosion behavior of high chromium white cast iron
- Effect of nanoparticle reinforcement on mechanical properties and erosion–corrosion behavior of cast aluminum
- Effect of different grain sizes on the static strain aging behavior of bake hardening steel
- Effect of fillers on vinylester matrix composites
- Impact of oxygen doping on AC impedance, complex dielectric and electrical modulus spectra of a Hg-Ba-Ca-Cu-O ceramic
- Effect of TiBAl inoculation on abrasive wear resistance of high Cr white cast iron
- Stress shielding reduction via graded porosity of a femoral stem implant