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外文原文 A Discussion on Modern Design Optimization The integration of optimization techniques with Finite Element Analysis(FEA) and CAD is having pronounced effects on the product design process.This integration has the power to reduce design costs by shifting the burden from the engineer to the computer.Furthermore,the mathematical rigor of a properly implemented optimization tool can add confidence to the design process.Generally,an optimization method controls a series of applications,including CAD software as well as FEA automatic solid meshers and analysis processors.This combination allows for shape optimizations on CAD parts or assemblies under a wide range of physical scenarios including mechanical and thermal effects. Modern optimization methods perform shape optimizations on components generated within a choice of CAD packages.Ideally,there is seamless data exchange via direct memory transfer between the CAD and FEA applications without the need for file translation.Furthermore,if associativity between the CAD and FEA software exists,any changes made in the CAD geometry are immediately reflected in the FEA model.In the approach taken by ALGOR,the design optimization process begins before the FEA model is generated.The user simply selects which dimension in the CAD model needs to be optimized and the design criterion,which may include maximum stresses,temperatures or frequencies.The analysis process appropriate for the design criterion,and,if necessary without any humen intervention,the CAD geometry is updated.Care is taken such that the FEA model is also updated using the principle of associativity,which implies that constraints and loads are preserved from the prior analysis.The new FEA model,including a new high-quality solid mesh,is now analyzed,and the results are again compared with the design criterion.This process is repeated until the design criterion is satisfied.Fig.7.1 shows the procedure of shape optimization. Introduction The typical design proce