A systematic approach for Integrated Computer-Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis of Functionally-Graded-Material objects

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 2549-2565 ◽  
Author(s):  
X.Y. Kou ◽  
S.T. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Material Objects ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Graded Material ◽  
Aided Design

scholarly journals Development of Semi-Interface Motorcycle Simulator (SiMS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.27) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Wan Muhammad Syahmi Wan Fauzi ◽  
Abdul Rahman Omar ◽  
Helmi Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Real World ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Niche Area ◽  
Aided Design

Recently, studies concerning motorcycle have been an overwhelming area of research interest. As an alternative to the real world assessment, researchers have utilized motorcycle simulator as a workstation to conduct studies in the motorcycle niche area. This paper deal with the development of a new motorcycle simulator named Semi-Interface Motorcycle Simulator (SiMS). Combination of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software made it possible to design and simulates the motorcycle simulator’s conceptual design before being fabricated. The SiMS setup not only provides a near-to-real and immerse motorcycle riding experience on a super sport motorcycle model, but it also allows safer high speed motorcycle simulations to be conducted in a controlled environment that is portable and ergonomically easier to transport to various venues.  

Integrating Finite Element Analysis and Computer Aided Design Into Materials Engineering and Undergraduate Research Projects: Active and Engaged Students

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen L. Kitto
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Materials Engineering ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) have been integrated into our Introductory Materials Engineering course and certain undergraduate independent research experiences at Western Washington University. The key idea underlying these modifications to the curriculum is to increase active student interest and involvement in their own learning. Active learning does indeed promote the way students construct their own understanding of materials engineering design solutions. Since a diverse group of students learn in many different ways, delivering curriculum in multiple ways increases the probability of improving student learning. During the past four years, several strategies have been implemented in our Introduction to Materials Engineering course to transform it from a traditional lecture-centric class to an active, “learner-centered” environment. Case studies, problem based learning (PBL), concept questions, stringed musical instrument design, and active, in-class demonstrations have all been integrated into the course during this transformation. Recent additions to this new course strategy have been the integration of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) illustrations and animations as in-class dynamic demonstrations and applications. In this course, the students must master the ability to use fundamental materials properties such as: tensile strength, yield strength, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, flexural strength, hardness, fatigue limit/life, and creep life, so they can correctly select a material for a simple design case given multiple engineering constraints. Since so much of this course is design and applications based, FEA makes an ideal compliment to the other active and conceptual strategies. This paper, then, describes the new FEA and CAD additions and strategies to the course. In addition, the changes in the Introduction to Materials Engineering course have generated a great deal of student interest in completing independent research projects investigating materials for stringed musical instruments and numerous research projects have been completed. The most impressive of these, the design and production of a carbon fiber composite violin using all computer-based tools and an independent research project on guitar design are described. Finally, the paper provides an initial assessment analysis that shows students improving on classical test problem scores, having an enhanced ability to complete a more complex final design problem, and demonstrating increased interest in engineering design.

Making Finite Element Analysis Available to Designers at the Concept Stage

1988 ◽  
Vol 202 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
R B Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Sound Design ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Downstream Processes ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
The University

Too often in the past, ‘computer aided design’ has really meant ‘computer aided draughting’. It has been assumed implicitly that the creative input has been made, and subsequent efforts are concentrated on streamlining and on making downstream processes more efficient. This has been the traditional development path of CADCAM applications, but it underrates the vital importance of a sound design concept in the first place since it is true to say that all the fundamental costs etc. of a product are built in at the design stage. More sophisticated tools are required for the designer working at the concept stage to help ensure the quality of his scheme and to avoid potential problems downstream during detailing etc. This paper will make these points and describe and illustrate a basic system created at the University of Ulster to allow designers to use finite element analysis effectively in certain situations without the degree of skill normally required of an analyst.

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