Optimization of Multibody Systems Using Approximation Concepts

Etman, L. F. P.; Van Campen, D. H.; Schoofs, A. J. G.

doi:10.1007/978-94-009-0153-7_11

L. F. P. Etman⁴,
D. H. Van Campen⁴ &
A. J. G. Schoofs⁴

Part of the book series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications ((SMIA,volume 43))

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Sequential approximate optimization is used to solve multibody optimum design problems. The transient optimization problem is formulated such that approximation concepts can be incorporated. Two multibody design examples illustrate the effectiveness of the approach.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
L. F. P. Etman, D. H. Van Campen & A. J. G. Schoofs

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Department of Machine Dynamics, Technical University of Cottbus, Germany
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Etman, L.F.P., Van Campen, D.H., Schoofs, A.J.G. (1996). Optimization of Multibody Systems Using Approximation Concepts. In: Bestle, D., Schiehlen, W. (eds) IUTAM Symposium on Optimization of Mechanical Systems. Solid Mechanics and its Applications, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0153-7_11

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