Abstract
This study shows topology optimization of lower control arm (LCA), made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), that was originally composed of aluminum alloy. By mean-field homogenization (MFH) method, averaged mechanical properties of CFRP are applied to FEM analyses of 3D LCA model. The design target is to reduce the LCA weight while satisfying the multiple constraints including required stiffness and durability conditions at the same time. As a result, authors propose the new design of CFRP LCA with 30 % weight reduction compared to Al alloy LCA.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 625-630 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | International Journal of Automotive Technology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 Aug 1 |
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Topologically optimized shape of CFRP front lower control ARM. / Yoo, Sang Hyuk; Doh, Jaehyeok; Lim, Juhee; Kang, Ohsung; Lee, Jongsoo; Kang, Keonwook.
In: International Journal of Automotive Technology, Vol. 18, No. 4, 01.08.2017, p. 625-630.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Topologically optimized shape of CFRP front lower control ARM
AU - Yoo, Sang Hyuk
AU - Doh, Jaehyeok
AU - Lim, Juhee
AU - Kang, Ohsung
AU - Lee, Jongsoo
AU - Kang, Keonwook
PY - 2017/8/1
Y1 - 2017/8/1
N2 - This study shows topology optimization of lower control arm (LCA), made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), that was originally composed of aluminum alloy. By mean-field homogenization (MFH) method, averaged mechanical properties of CFRP are applied to FEM analyses of 3D LCA model. The design target is to reduce the LCA weight while satisfying the multiple constraints including required stiffness and durability conditions at the same time. As a result, authors propose the new design of CFRP LCA with 30 % weight reduction compared to Al alloy LCA.
AB - This study shows topology optimization of lower control arm (LCA), made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), that was originally composed of aluminum alloy. By mean-field homogenization (MFH) method, averaged mechanical properties of CFRP are applied to FEM analyses of 3D LCA model. The design target is to reduce the LCA weight while satisfying the multiple constraints including required stiffness and durability conditions at the same time. As a result, authors propose the new design of CFRP LCA with 30 % weight reduction compared to Al alloy LCA.
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VL - 18
SP - 625
EP - 630
JO - International Journal of Automotive Technology
JF - International Journal of Automotive Technology
SN - 1229-9138
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