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Optimization system

US8755923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2010
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2111/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating an optimized body structure is provided. A first topology optimization of a first body configuration is performed to generate a second body configuration. A subset of critical body components are identified based on load path values for the second body component and are parameterized. A second optimization is performed. The second optimization includes a low fidelity optimization for the geometry, the gauge and the grade of the critical body components, and a high fidelity optimization for the mass of each of the critical body components to generate an optimized set of critical body components. The optimized set of critical body components are combined with non-critical body components from the second body configuration to generate a final body configuration which is optimized for performance and weight.

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