The optimization of large-scale multibody systems with multiple conflicting criteria is a challenging task.
Surrogate models, constructed from a small but informative number of expensive model evaluations, are commonly used to approximate the Pareto set of optimal compromises.
A back-and-forth approach between surrogate modeling and multi-objective optimization is presented to improve solution quality.
Different strategies regarding multi-objective optimization, sampling, and surrogate modeling are compared to determine the most efficient and high-quality approach.