Optimization of a Recurve Bow Riser Using Evolutionary Computing
2006
In the Olympic competitions the so-called recurve bows are used in archery. Typical characteristics of a good bow riser are little weight and high stiffness. Hence a trend in the design of risers is to reduce weight without loosing other properties. The aim of this study was to design a riser with a considerably reduced weight at a quite similar stiffness compared to the lightest riser (1114g) that is used by archers of the German National Archery Team. A parametric CAD model of the riser was designed and optimized using evolutionary computing. Best model was selected out of 1650, and a riser was manufactured with a forged aluminum alloy (AS 28) using a CNC milling machine. A test of the riser in practice by archers of the German National Archery Team succeeded: the riser is not only very stiff and light (871g) but also damps the vibrations after the shot very well.
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