Structural Optimization of Front Pedestal of Cement Mixer Truck

Abstract

This paper describes roll of structural optimization in design process. Optimization can give idea of better design which can be helpful to reduce process time and cost of component. Optistruct a FEA based software can be used to optimize design for constraints like mass, volume, stress, strain, displacement. And optimization like Topology, Topography, Free Shape & Size can be performed. In this paper one optimization problem of front pedestal of cement mixer truck is discussed. New design of casting part is developed for the fabricated old part using the structural optimization concept. How to prepare new geometry from the result of optimization is shown. Further analysis of new design is done. Result comparison shows that how new concept is better than old design considering strength, manufacturing and cost of the component.