Topology Optimization for Mass Reduction of a Roller Coaster Vehicle Bogie Subject to Fatigue Constraints

The proposed research involves a partnership between researchers at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario) and industry experts at Dynamic Structures (Burnaby, British Columbia). The primary objective of this research is to optimize the design of a rollercoaster vehicle bogie. Two goals are defined to be simultaneously achieved by the project: the minimization of both the bogie weight and cost, while ensuring structural, certification, functional, and fatigue-related requirements are met.

Faculty Supervisor:

Il Yong Kim

Student:

Partner:

Dynamic Structures

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

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