Jiayu Chen1, Yingchun Bai1,*
The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.29, No.3, pp. 1-2, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011393
Abstract Mega-casting techniques are widely used to manufacture large piece of thin-walled structures for vehicle body in Automotive industries, especially with the rapid growing electric vehicle market. Topology optimization is effective design method to reach higher mechanical performance yet lightweight potential for casting structures [1-3]. Most of existing works is focused on geometric-type casting constraints such as drawn angle, partion line, undercut, and enclose holes. However, the challenges in mega-casting arise from the complexities in the casting process such as filling and solidification, and the corresponding defects have larger influences on the structural performances [4-6]. Partial… More >