Optimization of a Vehicle Space Frame Under Ballistic Impact Loading
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
9-4-2008
Publication Title
2007 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Publisher
ASME
First page number:
317
Last page number:
324
Abstract
Shock from impact loading may risk the lives of the occupants of a military vehicle and damage the sensitive electronic components within it. A finite element model (FEM) for a space-frame based military vehicle is presented in this paper. An approach is developed to optimize the design of the joints within the space frame structure to reduce the mass of the vehicle while maintaining its structural integrity. The process starts by creating a parametric FEM of the vehicle. The optimization variables are the lengths of joint branches. The effect of joint location within the space frame is also explored. The problem is subject to geometry and stress constraints. Results show that a mass reduction can be achieved without adversely affecting integrity of the vehicle.
Keywords
Automobiles – Chassis; Damping (Mechanics); Impact; Joints (Engineering); Shock (Mechanics); Vehicles; Military
Disciplines
Applied Mechanics | Mechanical Engineering | Military and Veterans Studies
Language
English
Permissions
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Repository Citation
Sakaray, U.,
Trabia, M. B.,
O'Toole, B. J.
(2008).
Optimization of a Vehicle Space Frame Under Ballistic Impact Loading.
2007 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
317-324.
ASME.
Comments
Conference held: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 4–7, 2007