Multi-objective optimization of crashworthiness in automobile front-end structure was performed,and finite element model(FEM)was validated by experimental results to ensure that FEM can predict the response value with...Multi-objective optimization of crashworthiness in automobile front-end structure was performed,and finite element model(FEM)was validated by experimental results to ensure that FEM can predict the response value with sufficient accuracy.Seven design variables and four crashworthiness indicators were defined.Through orthogonal design method,18 FEMs were established,and the response values of crashworthiness indicators were extracted.By using the variable-response specimen matrix,Kriging surrogate model(KSM)was constructed to replace FEM to refect the function correlation between variables and responses.The accuracy of KSM was also validated.Finally,the simulated annealing optimization algorithm was implemented in KSM to seek optimal and reliable solutions.Based on the optimal results and comparison analysis,the 9096-th iteration point was the optimal solution.Although the intrusion of firewall and the mass of optimal structure increased slightly,the vehicle acceleration of the optimal solution decreased by 6.9%,which fectively reduced the risk of occupant injury.展开更多
文摘Multi-objective optimization of crashworthiness in automobile front-end structure was performed,and finite element model(FEM)was validated by experimental results to ensure that FEM can predict the response value with sufficient accuracy.Seven design variables and four crashworthiness indicators were defined.Through orthogonal design method,18 FEMs were established,and the response values of crashworthiness indicators were extracted.By using the variable-response specimen matrix,Kriging surrogate model(KSM)was constructed to replace FEM to refect the function correlation between variables and responses.The accuracy of KSM was also validated.Finally,the simulated annealing optimization algorithm was implemented in KSM to seek optimal and reliable solutions.Based on the optimal results and comparison analysis,the 9096-th iteration point was the optimal solution.Although the intrusion of firewall and the mass of optimal structure increased slightly,the vehicle acceleration of the optimal solution decreased by 6.9%,which fectively reduced the risk of occupant injury.
