Topology Optimization of Wheel Hub Used in Automobiles

Patel, Jash; Poojari, Rohan; Shah, Monil; Shah, Ayush P.; Khatawate, Vinayak H.

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-4485-9_72

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“…Topology optimization has been successfully applied to the design of a variety of structures ranging from aircraft wings [15,[17][18][19] to biomedical devices [20,21]. Several studies have also applied topology optimization to the design of wheel structures [22,23]; however, in all of these studies the wheel shape was given to the algorithm as input, and topology optimization was used to create the stiffest possible structure within this prescribed shape. The current study differs from its predecessors in that we assume nothing about the wheel's shape, leaving the algorithm to deduce the optimal shape and internal structural geometry autonomously.…”

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Computational synthesis of wheeled vehicles via multi-layer topology optimization

James,

Kelley,

Kang

et al. 2023

Proc. R. Soc. A.

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In current engineering practice, computer-aided design (CAD) tools play a key role in the design and fabrication of most mechanical systems, including the design of most vehicles. This software tends to rely heavily on human designers to provide the basic design concept, with the software being used to computationally render an existing design, or to perform modifications to a design to achieve incremental improvements in performance. However, an emerging class of computational methods, known as topology optimization methods, offers the potential for true black box computational design. Under this general framework, practitioners provide the algorithm with the constitutive properties of the design materials, and the mechanical function being designed for (e.g. maximum stiffness under a given loading condition), and the algorithm autonomously generates a description of the corresponding structure. With some exceptions, existing topology optimization methods are limited to generating static, single-body designs. In this study, we present a novel method that builds upon the current state of the art by combining multiple collocated planar design domains to achieve automated computational synthesis of multi-body wheeled vehicles. This capability represents an important step on the path toward automated computational design of increasingly complex, innovative and impactful mechanical systems.

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Computational synthesis of wheeled vehicles via multi-layer topology optimization

James,

Kelley,

Kang

et al. 2023

Proc. R. Soc. A.

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Forging weight Reduction of gear blank by Topology Optimization using Parametric FEA

Mehta

Kuthiya

Hadiya

et al. 2022

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In any gearbox, gears play a crucial role in motion transmission and contribute considerable weight to the gearbox. Usually, gears fail when the operating stress exceeds the maximum permissible stress. The power transmitted by the gears is directly proportional to these stresses. This paper intends a systematic study of gear blank hub, web, and rim geometry along with rim angle and fillets to reduce the weight of helical gear without altering the material and tooth geometry with the proper balance between weight reduction and total deformation. In turn, the total deformation in optimized gear will be in the safety range, 30% of existing gear deformation. Also aims to determine the magnitude of total deformation and Von-Mises stresses for a particular configuration of helical gears that transfer power while maintaining functionality and lowering the gear's material cost and energy consumption. Incorporating change in dimensional features of gear blank for weight reduction over the existing design and evaluation of individual feature behavior trends could be considered as the key parameters for assessment for this work.

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Topology Optimization of Wheel Hub Used in Automobiles

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Computational synthesis of wheeled vehicles via multi-layer topology optimization

Computational synthesis of wheeled vehicles via multi-layer topology optimization

Forging weight Reduction of gear blank by Topology Optimization using Parametric FEA

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