Integration Of Finite Element Analysis And Expert System For Design Optimisation In A CAD/CAM Environment

This paper reports on the progress of the research currently being undertaken in the Department of Product Design Manufacture of Bournemouth University, aiming at developing a fully integrated design system (Total Design System). The system incorporates solid modelling and Finite Element Analysis (F...

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Published in:WIT Transactions on the Built Environment 1995-01, Vol.12
Main Author: Velay, X
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAD
CAD/CAM
CAM
Computer aided design
Computer aided manufacturing
Concurrent engineering
Design
Design optimization
Expert systems
Finite element analysis
Finite element method
Mathematical analysis
Product design
Solid modelling
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Summary:This paper reports on the progress of the research currently being undertaken in the Department of Product Design Manufacture of Bournemouth University, aiming at developing a fully integrated design system (Total Design System). The system incorporates solid modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) from a computer aided engineering package with two knowledge based expert systems. The FEA results are used as input data for material selector and manufacturing process adviser. Therefore the reliability and accuracy of the FEA data will determine the quality of the product optimisation performed. The ultimate objective of the Total Design System is to achieve a concurrent engineering environment that is accessible to
ISSN:1746-4498
1743-3509
DOI:10.2495/MT950311