Topology Optimization of enginemounting Bracket using Altair Inspire

Chai, Tao Zhe (2021) Topology Optimization of enginemounting Bracket using Altair Inspire. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

A car's and its components' weight is an important aspect in its performance and economy. As a vehicle's weight grows, its fuel efficiency and performance suffer. To increase an automobile's performance, parts should be less in weight and have the necessary strength. The weight of the engine mounting brackets might be reduced by changing the material of the brackets and enhancing the material removal for manufacturing the brackets. To optimise the removal of materials, a topological method was applied. In the age of the vehicle, there is a greater emphasis on decreasing fuel consumption and increasing pollution reduction, which necessitates the use of light-weight structural elements. Manufacturing operations have always been subjected to high demands due to the magnitude of output numbers. Manufacturers place a high priority on cost since there is a demand for components that improve material performance while remaining affordable. Through optimization, the objective is to reduce weight while boosting strength and stiffness. With around 95 percent of the same weight, a CAD model of the base model engine mounting bracket was recreated and constructed using CATIA V5. Altair SIMSOLID and Altair INSPIRE are used to evaluate the analysis of maximum stress and displacement to identify the ideal optimization of the engine mounting bracket utilising strong material. When compared to a based model engine mounting bracket, the researcher determined that Al6061-T6 may be used back as an engine mounting bracket material with a 10% weight reduction and the percentage of maximum stress on the engine mounting bracket has been reduced by 16.94%. The expected result of weight reduction, maximum stress and displacement were achieved in this project.

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