The exemplar design features in creation of the series of types

Purpose: The paper presents way to designate the exemplary design features by optimizing the features by means of the Finite Element Method. The subject of optimization are the qualitative and quantitative geometrical design features: the geometrical design form and the geometrical dimensions. Design/methodology/approach: The fallowing computer aided methods were used to support the engineering process: FEM analysis, geometry optimization, optimization of the dimension values using the variant analysis and relational parameterization. These stages were developed in TOSCA software and advanced graphical programs: NX and I-DEAS. Findings: The result of research was the determination of exemplar design features that take into account consideration: technical expediency, economic expediency and production capacities. On the basis of design features and with the use of the relational parameterization, the series of types was established. Research limitations/implications: Due to the iterative process, optimization based on Finite Element Analysis is time consuming. Practical implications: The described method can be used in creating the series of types and modular construction systems. Originality/value: The presented algorithm of optimization and analysis of the geometrical features with the use of the Finite Element Method, allows determining the exemplar design features, which are the basis for the development of an exemplar form of the series of types.