Structural optimization of the heavy haul wagon body based on MPSO-BP algorithm

Abstract

Fatigue cracks usually occur at the welded joints of the heavy haul wagon body. To effectively limit the occurrence of such problems at the design stage, this study moves from the structural design strategy to the structural optimization method. First, when analyzing the results of the finite element simulation, the new structural design strategy not only considers the maximum stress, which can reflect the stress concentration position, but also focuses on the stress distributions at the key welded joints. Second, in order to further reduce the stress at the key positions, the study presents an optimization method that integrates an orthogonal experimental design, BP network, and MPSO algorithm. Finally, an 80 t gondola car body is optimized from the whole structure to the local area by the proposed method. Further, it is also verified that the structural optimization method of the heavy haul wagon body is reasonable and feasible.