Simulation-oriented Transformation of CAD Models. Issue 3 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andrae, René; Köhler, Peter
• Is Part Of: Computer-aided design and applications. Volume 13:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 340
• Page End: 347
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: CAD -- Model transformation -- FE-analysis -- Knowledge-Based Engineering; Computer-aided design -- Congresses; Computer-aided design -- Periodicals; Engineering design -- Data processing -- Congresses; Engineering design -- Periodicals; 620.00420285
• DOI: 10.1080/16864360.2015.1114392
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1686-4360

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Computations and simulations during the design process are performed with a variety of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. For the integration of analytical calculation methods, KBE (Knowledge-Based Engineering) approaches have been integrated quite successfully. This is particularly true for parameter-oriented inference mechanisms. Numerical methods require further developed methods especially in the consolidation between design and simulation models. This paper presents a methodological approach that automates the model transformation from the design to simulation environment. This approach bases upon so-called "smart" component models, which are processed rule-based and are enriched with component-specific knowledge for the integration of design, computation and simulation. By using simulation-oriented features and components, the preprocessing becomes more efficient. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: