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Application of Topological Optimization Program to the Danner Test Simulation
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Mathematical ProgrammingAutomotive EngineeringEngineeringVehicle Conceptual DesignVehicle DynamicSimulationComputer-aided DesignStructural OptimizationComputational MechanicsTopological Optimization ProgramComputational TopologyOperations ResearchSimulated AnnealingSystems EngineeringModeling And SimulationCombinatorial OptimizationComputational GeometryTransportation EngineeringComputer EngineeringInsurance CompaniesDanner Test SimulationTopology OptimizationStructural TopologySimulation Optimization
Abstract This study used a topological optimization program, TOPOPT, to optimize the crashworthiness performance of a small vehicle in a Danner test simulation. The Danner test is a low-speed test used by insurance companies to help set insurance premiums. New designs with added holes were developed using TOPOPT, and a procedure for applying the program to future vehicle programs was established.