Computational optimum lightweight design of an instrument panel support structure.
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 114
Description: In this research, a computational methodology of the minimum weight design procedure of an Instrument Panel Support Structure, which is one of the largest interior structures of a vehicle, is presented. This procedure will be discussed with emphasis on the crucial role of the optimization technique as a part of today's design process. The structure of the Instrument Panel along with the most important criteria and properties of the model, which should be kept unchanged within the optimization, will be discussed. The first normal mode of vibration of the structure and its importance as a constraint for this specific problem is explained. Finite Element modeling of the Instrument Panel Support Structure, definition of the optimization problem including objective function and constraints are the other parts of this research. Finally, the modification of the initial optimization problem is achieved in order to have a functional optimum design.
Notes: Adviser: W. L. Cleghorn.

Thesis (M.A.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 42-06, page: 2317.

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