Optimization of Rigid and Flexible Multibody Systems With Application to Vehicle Dynamics and Crashworthiness

The optimal design of vehicle structures is a challenging task and is usually carried out using finite elements programs. However, design tools for multibody systems can be an alternative to the finite elements codes, especially in the first stages of the project and when crashworthiness and dynamic requirements are to be considered.

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