| Design of an Advanced Heavy Tactical Truck: A Target Cascading Case Study |
| Journal & Paper No: |
| SAE Paper 2001-01-2793 |
| Authors: |
| Nestor Michelena, Loucas Louca, Michael Kokkolaras, Chan-Chiao Lin, Dohoy Jung, Zoran Filipi, Dennis Assanis, Panos Papalambros, Huei Peng, Jeff Stein, Mark Feury |
| Abstract: |
The
target cascading methodology is applied to the conceptual design
of an advanced heavy tactical truck. Two levels are defined: an
integrated truck model is represented at the top (vehicle) level
and four independent suspension arms are represented at the lower
(system) level. Necessary analysis models are developed, and design
problems are formulated and solved iteratively at both levels.
Hence, vehicle design variables and system specifications are
determined in a consistent manner. Two different target sets and
two different propulsion systems are considered. Trade-offs between
conflicting targets are identified. It is demonstrated that target
cascading can be useful in avoiding costly design iterations late
in the product development process. |
| Paper: P2001_04.PDF |
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