Challenge purpose: Multi-system and body topology optimisation with occasional load bursts

Main section of application: 

• Automotive

Main cross-cutting topics: 

• Material supply & development
• Characterization & modelling
• Design & smart functions
• Manufacturing & assembly

Scope of the challenge
Within CNHi, topology optimisation is already used to optimise individual components based on multiple, quasi-static loads. CNHi would like to upscale the system optimisation in order to further virtually optimise the performance and weight of the vehicle. 

Challenge objectives

• Multi-body optimisation within the bigger assembly
• In the agricultural field, bursts of loads are often encountered.  Today, there are no clear optimisation methods which can handle these type of burst loads within a normal base or sinus wave-based loading of the parts.

Can you provide a solution to this challenge?

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