Title: Shape optimization of a suspension arm using OASIS
Authors: B.J.D. Esping, D. Holm, R. Isby, M. Larsson
Addresses: Department of Aeronautical Structures and Materials, The Royal lnstitute of Technology, S-10044 Stockholm, Sweden. ' Department of Aeronautical Structures and Materials, The Royal lnstitute of Technology, S-10044 Stockholm, Sweden. ' Department of Aeronautical Structures and Materials, The Royal lnstitute of Technology, S-10044 Stockholm, Sweden. ' Saab Scania AB, S-46180 Trollhattan, Sweden
Abstract: A suspension arm for a Saab 9000 is subjected to shape optimisation. The general purpose code OASIS for optimisation is used in combination with a CAD based system ALADDIN for shape description.
Keywords: shape optimisation; automotive structures; mathematical programming; finite element method; FEM; computer aided design; CAD; OASIS; ALADDIN; Saab; vehicle design; suspension arm.
International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1987 Vol.8 No.3, pp.326 - 334
Published online: 25 May 2014 *
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