An efficient shape optimization method based on FEM and B-spline curves and shaping a torque converter clutch disk

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Volumn 40, Issue 13-14, 2004, Pages 1803-1815

  Hyun, S ^a   Kim, C ^a   Son, J H ^a   Shin, S H ^a   Kim, Y S ^a  

^a Kyungpook National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Adaptive remeshing; B spline curve; Finite element method; Shape optimization; Torque converter lock up clutch disk

Indexed keywords

DISKS (STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS); FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; LINEAR PROGRAMMING; LOADS (FORCES); PROBLEM SOLVING; STRUCTURAL DESIGN;

ADAPTIVE REMESHING; B-SPLINE CURVES; SHAPE OPTIMIZATION; TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH DISKS;

TORQUE CONVERTERS;

EID: 3142639192     PISSN: 0168874X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.finel.2004.01.005     Document Type: Article

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