Tool for optimized thin wall profile member (TPM) and tpm-panel design and selection

Abstract

The present disclosure describes tools and associated computational analysis methodologies employed therein for improved minimum weight design of thin wall profile members (TPMs). The tools draw on inter-dependent parameters relating to TPM cross-section dimensions ratio values and established constructive restrictions to calculate, using appropriate algorithmic computational analysis, the optimum cross-section dimensions values of a given TPM. A design selection saves as a blueprint for the next stage, which is the actual fabrication or manufacturing of the component. For a given set of constructive restrictions, the final product is based on optimum configurations selected from a fixed set of TPMs with varied cross-sectional shapes.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 13 / 317,871, filed 31 Oct. 2011, which is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 12 / 462,521, filed 5 Aug. 2009, which is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 10 / 913,616, filed 6 Aug. 2004, which is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 10 / 149,049, filed 4 Jun. 2002, which is the National Stage of International Application No. PCT / RU 00 / 00494, filed 1 Dec. 2000.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure is related to modeling and analysis tools for design and selection of weight-optimized structural members subject to load-bearing forces.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]Compressed thin wall structural members (“thin wall structures”) are well suited for a variety of applications—ranging from construction projects to mechanical equipment and machinery design—that require low weight, high st...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes tools and methods for improving the design of tungsten piping and panels used in components. These tools use inter-dependence parameters and algorithmic analysis to determine the optimal dimensions of tungsten piping cross-sections. This analysis also helps select the most weight-efficient configurations for tungsten piping panels. The final product is based on these optimized configurations, which can then be manufactured. Overall, this approach allows for more efficient and effective design of tungsten components.

Problems solved by technology

It is a great challenge, from a design standpoint, to achieve optimum weight thin wall structures, especially, when one must also account for maximum expected load-bearing capacity along several cross-sections and different materials.

Because inter-dependencies are not properly mapped out with the goal of weight optimizing a design for a given constructive restriction, the process is relatively unsophisticated.

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