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Concurrent Engineering Design Optimization in a CAD Environment

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Concurrent Engineering: Tools and Technologies for Mechanical System Design

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NATO ASI F,volume 108))

Abstract

Concepts, methods and tools for interactive CAD-based concurrent engineering design optimization of mechanical products, systems and components which are critical in terms of cost, development time, functionality and quality, are presented. The emphasis is on formulation, development and implementation of methods and capabilities for finite element analysis, design sensitivity analysis, rational design, synthesis and optimization of mechanical systems and components, and the integration of these methods into a standard CAD modeling environment with a view to develop a concurrent engineering design optimization system. Methods for optimizing the topology of mechanical components are integrated into the system and used as a preprocessor for subsequent shape and sizing optimization. Use of the system for concurrent engineering design of mechanical components is illustrated by examples.

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  1. Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University, DK-9220, Aalborg East, Denmark

    Niels Olhoff, Erik Lund & John Rasmussen

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Olhoff, N., Lund, E., Rasmussen, J. (1993). Concurrent Engineering Design Optimization in a CAD Environment. In: Haug, E.J. (eds) Concurrent Engineering: Tools and Technologies for Mechanical System Design. NATO ASI Series, vol 108. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-78119-3_22

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