A programming system for the optimum structural design of motorcycle frames
by Masahide Matsumoto, Jumpei Abe, Juuhachi Odat, Kouetsu Yamazakit
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 3, No. 2, 1990

Abstract: A new computer programming system for optimum structural design has been developed. It consists of two modules; an optimiser and an analyser. The optimiser adopts the 'Multiplier Method' and 'Inscribed Hypersphere Method'. The main routine of the analyser is 'SAP 4'. This programming system is applied to the design of motorcycle frames. Problems of an optimum design are studied to find the frame structure that has a minimised weight subject to constant torsional rigidity. The properties of two optimising algorithms are also discussed.

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