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Structural Engineering and Mechanics Volume 47, Number 5, September10 2013 , pages 729-740 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2013.47.5.729 |
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Composite locomotive frontend analysis and optimization using genetic algorithm |
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S.M. Rohani, A. Vafaeesefat, M. Esmkhani, M. Partovi and H.R. Molladavoudi
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| Abstract | ||
| This paper addresses the structural design of the front end of Siemens ER24 locomotive body. The steel structure of the frontend is replaced with composite. Optimization of the composite lay-up is performed using Genetic Algorithms. Initially an optimized single design for the entire structure is presented. Then a more refined optimum is developed by considering the separate optimization of 7 separate regions of the structure. Significant savings in the weight of the structure are achieved. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| composite frontend; optimization; genetic algorithm; locomotive; buckling | ||
| Address | ||
| S.M. Rohani, A. Vafaeesefat : Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imam Hossein University, Tehran, Iran M. Esmkhani, M. Partovi and H.R. Molladavoudi : Engineering Department, Mapnalocomotive Company, MAPNA Group, 1968657113, Karaj, Iran | ||