Abstract
This paper describes some problems in case a designer applies shape optimization method to the design of automotive parts. With an example of the weight saving analysis of the steering knuckle, it is explained that closer constraint functions than the design of the trial and error of the designer are required in order to obtain the optimal part which functions correctly. In addition, it is shown that a person in charge of the structural analysis is not able to find out all those conditions and that shape optimization analysis may not go well when experienced designers and experienced test engineers cannot point out the proper constraint functions for the part not to be broken.
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