Structural Analysis and Optimization for a Frame-Type Cab of a Heavy-Duty Truck

The structural analysis of a cab can examine its performances, and then provide a direction for structural optimization. This paper takes a frame-type cab as the research subject, its finite element model and corresponding test scheme are established, and then its torsion stiffness and modal charact...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inApplied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 182-183; pp. 1499 - 1503
Main Authors Gao, Yun Kai, Fang, Jian Guang, Xie, Ming Cong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Zurich Trans Tech Publications Ltd 01.06.2012
Subjects
Structural Optimization
Sensitivity Analysis
Frame-Type Cab
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:The structural analysis of a cab can examine its performances, and then provide a direction for structural optimization. This paper takes a frame-type cab as the research subject, its finite element model and corresponding test scheme are established, and then its torsion stiffness and modal characteristics are analyzed through both simulation and test. Appropriate variables for optimization are screened according to sensitivity analysis. Finally structural optimization for the cab is conducted, so that its torsion stiffness is improved effectively, and simultaneously the structural lightweight design is accomplished on the premise of maintaining the lower modal frequencies on the original level.
Bibliography:Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2012 International Applied Mechanics, Mechatronics Automation Symposium (IAMMAS 2012), September 7-9, 2012, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
ISBN:303785426X
9783037854266
ISSN:1660-9336
1662-7482
1662-7482
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.182-183.1499