CSP approach and interval computation for the coupling between static and dynamic requirements in the preliminary design of a compression spring
Keywords:
design, interval computation, constraint satisfaction problem, compression spring, suspension system, requirementsAbstract
In this study, a new design approach based on an interval computation method and the constraint satisfaction problem technique (CSP approach) was discussed. It has been applied in the design of a compression spring, implemented in the vehicle suspension system. A design process is proposed and compared with what is done in conventional design. IT allows making static and dynamic sizing in one step. In fact, with the CSP, static and dynamic requirements can be coupled in the same step of sizing. In the CSP all requirements imposed can be integrated from the beginning. So it avoids falling on the loop “design-simulate-back to the initial step in case of failure”. In this study, the design parameters values of the compression spring generated by the CSP verify all requirements and the resulting simulation of the system behaviour respects all constraints required. The results obtained in this study affirmed that the suggested method is valid and potentially useful to the size dynamic system and can be applied easily and effectively.
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