Projects / Programmes
Development of computational tools for optimisation of forming processes
Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
2.05.03 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Mechanics |
Numerical modelling |
Code |
Science |
Field |
P170 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Computer science, numerical analysis, systems, control |
forming processes, numerical modelling, optimisation, shape parametrisation
Researchers (2)
no. |
Code |
Name and surname |
Research area |
Role |
Period |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
1. |
15827 |
PhD Igor Grešovnik |
Economics |
Head |
2002 - 2004 |
83 |
2. |
16096 |
PhD Tomaž Šuštar |
Mathematics |
Researcher |
2002 - 2004 |
46 |
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The project is primarily concerned with developmant of numerical tools for optimal design of forming processes. Existing software packages for numerical simulation ("Elfen" and "FEM driver") and optimisation (the optimisation shell "Inverse") will be used as a basis of our research. These packages will be upgraded by new tools, which will facilitate solution of a variety of common optimisation problems in forming technology. The appropriate material models and algorithms for evaluation of the corresponding sensitivity terms will be incorporated in the simulation software. Convenient oprimisation algorithms and interface with simulation software will be incorporated in the optimisation shell. A shape parametrisation module utilising two stage transforms from reference to physical space will be developed. This module will enable calculation of input geometrical data for finite element computation in sense of the finite element mesh corresponding to values of design parameters. It will also enable effective evaluation of sensitivities of this data with respect to optimisation parameters. The developed methodology will be demonstrated on a solution of a representative industrial problem. This problem will be picked from one of important problem classes in forming technology, such as optimal prestressing of forming tools or optimisation of pre-forms at multistage forming.