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Journal : Automotive Experiences

Development of an Automatic Coupler for Railway Vehicles: A Topology Optimization Approach with Numerical and Experimental Validation Valentino, Jean Mario; Pramono, Agus Sigit; Syaifudin, Achmad; Shalahuddin, Lukman; Perkasa, Mustasyar; Sasaki, Katsuhiko
Automotive Experiences Vol 7 No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Automotive Laboratory of Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang in collaboration with Association of Indonesian Vocational Educators (AIVE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ae.11494

Abstract

Topology optimization has demonstrated its effectiveness in generating lightweight and structurally efficient designs. This study focuses on refining the geometry of an automatic coupler body for trains using solid isotropic material with penalization and a level set method. These optimization methods are applied to the numerical model of the automatic coupler, and their results are compared to select the optimal design. The tensile strength of the automatic coupler is examined through numerical simulations and validated by experimental tensile tests conducted on a 1:1 scale prototype. The optimization outcomes reveal a remarkable 46.41% reduction in the mass of the automatic coupler body compared to the initial model. An evaluation of the tensile strength of the prototype demonstrates the ability of the automatic coupler to withstand the primary load without undergoing plastic deformation. Furthermore, a strong correlation is observed between the numerical and experimental results. This research contributes to advancing the design of next-generation automatic couplers, emphasizing the crucial aspects of lightweight design and structural performance.
Co-Authors Achmad Sururi Adhi Dharma Wibawa, Adhi Dharma Adista, Reyhan K. A. Agus Sigit Pramono Agustin, Helena Carolina Kis Ahmadinejad, Iqbal Aisar, Muhammad Alfiyah Alfiyah Alhadi, Kafi Hannan Alief Wikarta Amelia Arsyl , Majid Arjunnaja, Moch. Ary Bachtiar Krishna Putra Ayu Dita Handayaningtyas Ayu Dita Handayningtyas Boediarsih - Budi Harto Dian NK Dian Puspita Hapsari Dwi Kustriyanti Evi Triandini Fauzi, Reza Naiz Febriyanti, Siti Nur Umariyah Handayaningtyas, Dita Hanny Handiyani Harnany, Dinny Harus Laksana Guntur Hashim, Uda Hernawan, Satria Yosi I Kadek Agus Andika Adi Putra I Nyoman Sutantra Jafari, Nadya Paramitha Jean Mario Valentino, Jean Mario Kamil, Ihtifazhuddin Fathul Komsiyah, Komsiyah Kumalasari, Dian Nur Kuswanto, Djoko Laras Sri Sayekti Lutfiyah Rizqulloh M Adinata, Ni Nyoman Mandaty, Fhandy Aldy Maya Lusiana Maulini Midzkar, Wuli Silan Mona Saparwati Mubarok, Fahmi Muh Luqman, Khakim Mukhairiq, Gusfatul Nadia Nurfa’ida Nakkliang, Kanittha Ni Nyoman M. Adinatha Nia Supiana, Nia Nur Kumlasari, Dian Nur, R. Rossa Alfi Padma Nyoman Crisnapati Perkasa, Mustasyar Prawesti, Indyra Yudha Priyambodo, Singgih Putri Alief Siswanto Rais, Bryan Reza Naiz Fauzi Rindayati Rofiah Risaldi, Randi Achtiar Rofiah, Rindayati Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Sabilla, Shoffi Izza Sasaki, Katsuhiko Shalahuddin, Lukman Siti Rochjani Solichin, Moch. Sumarno Sumarno . Sumarno Sumarno Sururi, Achmad Suryandari, Dika Andini Susi Nurhayati Susi Nurhayati Susi Nurhayati Sutikno Sutikno Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tawakkal, Raihan Achmad Trimawati Uda, Muhammad Nur Afnan Wawan Yunanto Wiwiek Hendrowati Wulandari, Rr. Catur Leny Yanuar Syah Rizky Yunani Yunani Yunani Yunani, Yunani Yuniarto, Muhammad Nur Yuri Pamungkas Zaki Naufal Ramadhani