Abstract: A model of a vehicle suspension includes an indication of a suspension type. A plurality of suspension hard points for modeling output loads are selected. An input point in the suspension is defined, including input loads at the input point. A set of equations is created using the input loads and the selected hard points, each equation representing a load in one of an X, Y, and Z direction in a three-dimensional coordinate system. At least one constraint equation is added to the set of equations. The equations are solved to determine output loads for each of the selected hard points.

Abstract: The method and system of the present invention allow a designer of a mechanical system to quickly and easily determine the optimal design for the system. The steps include creating models of the mechanical system and simulating the performance of the models to achieve a set of results. From these results, Response Surface Models can be determined. These Response Surface Models act as surrogates for the more complex models of the mechanical system, and can be used to optimize the performance of the system. If necessary or desired, these Response Surface Models can be optimized over a range of possible values for the design parameters to achieve a robust design.

Abstract: The method and system of the present invention allow a designer of a mechanical system to quickly and easily determine the optimal design for the system. The steps include creating models of the mechanical system and simulating the performance of the models to achieve a set of results. From these results, Response Surface Models can be determined. These Response Surface Models act as surrogates for the more complex models of the mechanical system, and can be used to optimize the performance of the system. If necessary or desired, these Response Surface Models can be optimized over a range of possible values for the design parameters to achieve a robust design.