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.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1987.061200

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1987 Vol.8 No.3, pp.326 - 334

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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