Optimal Topological Design of 3D Continuum Structures for Crashworthiness

澳大利亚的运输、国防和建筑行业对高性能能量吸收装置有着广泛的需求。澳大利亚交通安全局的数据显示，2002年，澳大利亚发生了1525起交通事故，造成1715人死亡。拟议的研究将开发先进的技术，以提高车辆的耐撞性，路边屏障和其他能量吸收装置。这将大大减少因撞击造成的人员伤害和对结构的破坏；从而为国家节省大量与伤亡和结构破坏相关的巨额费用。

There is a widespread need throughout the Australian transport, defence and construction industries for high performance energy absorption devices. Data from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau show that in 2002 there were 1,715 people killed in 1,525 crashes in Australia. The proposed research will develop advanced techniques for improving crashworthiness of vehicles, roadside barriers and other energy absorption devices. This will lead to significant reductions in injury to people and damage to structures caused by impact; and thus substantial savings for the nation from the enormous costs associated with the fatalities, injuries and structural damages.