Composite frame multi-phase stiffness optimization

The demand for lighter and more fuel-efficient commercial vehicles, particularly with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), has intensified as manufacturers strive to enhance vehicle range. To meet this demand, reducing vehicle mass without compromising lateral, torsional, and vertical bending stiffness is crucial. This presentation is about a multi-phase optimization approach for the design of composite frame, focusing on optimizing the lamina orientations of CFRP laminates to achieve the desired structural performance using modeFRONTIER.