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Multi-level Shape Optimization of Lower Arm by using TOPSIS and Computational Orthogonal Array  

Lee, Kwang-Ki (Information Technology Team, VP Korea)
Han, Seung-Ho (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Donga Univ.)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering / v.28, no.4, 2011 , pp. 482-489 More about this Journal
Abstract
In practical design process, designer needs to find an optimal solution by using full factorial discrete combination, rather than by using optimization algorithm considering continuous design variables. So, ANOVA(Analysis of Variance) based on an orthogonal array, i.e. Taguchi method, has been widely used in most parts of industry area. However, the Taguchi method is limited for the shape optimization by using CAE, because the multi-level and multi-objective optimization can't be carried out simultaneously. In this study, a combined method was proposed taking into account of multi-level computational orthogonal array and TOPSIS(Technique for Order preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution), which is known as a classical method of multiple attribute decision making and enables to solve various decision making or selection problems in an aspect of multi-objective optimization. The proposed method was applied to a case study of the multi-level shape optimization of lower arm used to automobile parts, and the design space was explored via an efficient application of the related CAE tools. The multi-level shape optimization was performed sequentially by applying both of the neural network model generated from seven-level four-factor computational orthogonal array and the TOPSIS. The weight and maximum stress of the lower arm, as the objective functions for the multi-level shape optimization, showed an improvement of 0.07% and 17.89%, respectively. In addition, the number of CAE carried out for the shape optimization was only 55 times in comparison to full factorial method necessary to 2,401 times.
Keywords
Multi-Level Optimization; Multi-Objective Optimization; Lower Arm for Automobile; Computational Orthogonal Array; Taguchi Method;
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