Design optimization for automotive applications

International Journal of Vehicle Design

Volumn 25, Issue 1-2 SPEC. ISS., 2001, Pages 126-141

  Chen, Chin Jung ^a   Usman, Mohammad ^a  

^a VISTEON CORPORATION   (United States)

Author keywords

Design optimization; Durability; Fuel tank; Ground structure; Instrumental panel; Integrated front end system; NVH; Shape optimization; Topology optimization

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOBILE FUEL TANKS; AUTOMOBILE INSTRUMENT PANELS; OPTIMIZATION; TOPOLOGY;

INTEGRATED FRONT-END SYSTEMS; SHAPE OPTIMIZATION;

PRODUCT DESIGN;

EID: 0035121153     PISSN: 01433369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/ijvd.2001.001912     Document Type: Article

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