Integrated Computer Aided Design Of Mechanical Systems

Author : Shaker A. Meguid
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789400934092

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Integrated Computer-Aided Design of Mechanical Systems by Shaker A. Meguid Pdf

In this book, the author has presented an introduction to the practical application of some of the essential technical topics related to computer-aided engineering (CAE). These topics include interactive computer graphics (ICG), computer-aided design (CAD), computer and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM). aided analysis (CAA) Unlike the few texts available, the present work attempts to bring all these seemingly specialised topics together and to demonstrate their integration in the design process through practical applications to real engineering problems and case studies. This book is the result of the author's research and teaching activities for several years of postgraduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical design of rotating machinery, computer-aided engineering, of finite elements, solid mechanics, engineering practical applications and properties of materials at Cranfield Institute of dynamics Technology, Oxford Engineering Science and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). It was soon realised that no books on the most powerful and versatile tools available to engineering designers existed. To satisfy this developing need, this book, on the use of computers to aid the design process and to integrate design, analysis and manufacture, was prepared.

Author : Carlos A. Mota Soares
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1018 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642830518

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Computer Aided Optimal Design: Structural and Mechanical Systems by Carlos A. Mota Soares Pdf

This book contains the edited version of lectures and selected papers presented at the NATO ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTE ON COMPUTER AIDED OPTIMAL DESIGN: Structural and Mechanical Systems, held in Tr6ia, Portugal, 29th June to 11th July 1986, and organized by CEMUL -Center of Mechanics and Materials of the Technical University of Lisbon. The Institute was attended by 120 participants from 21 countries, including leading scientists and engineers from universities, research institutions and industry, and Ph.D. students. Some participants presented invited and contributed papers during the Institute and almost all participated actively in discussions on scientific aspects during the Institute. The Advanced Study Institute provided a forum for interaction among eminent scientists and engineers from different schools of thought and young reseachers. The Institute addressed the foundations and current state of the art of essential techniques related to computer aided optimal design of structural and mechanical systems, namely: Vari ational and Finite Element Methods in Optimal Design, Numerical Optimization Techniques, Design Sensitivity Analysis, Shape Optimal Design, Adaptive Finite Element Methods in Shape Optimization, CAD Technology, Software Development Techniques, Integrated Computer Aided Design and Knowledge Based Systems. Special topics of growing importance were also pre sented.

Author : Peter Ingham
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0831130083

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CAD Systems in Mechanical and Production Engineering by Peter Ingham Pdf

Uses Autodesk's AutoCAD, Computervision's Personal Designer, and Micro Control Systems' CADKEY as example systems. Requires only elementary mathematics and a basic knowledge of computer hardware devices.

Author : M.M.M. SARCAR,K. MALLIKARJUNA RAO,K. LALIT NARAYAN
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 812033342X

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Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing by M.M.M. SARCAR,K. MALLIKARJUNA RAO,K. LALIT NARAYAN Pdf

The impact of the technology of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in automobile engineering, marine engineering and aerospace engineering has been tremendous. Using computers in manufacturing is receiving particular prominence as industries seek to improve product quality, increase productivity and to reduce inventory costs. Therefore, the emphasis has been attributed to the subject of CAD and its integration with CAM. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, production engineering and industrial engineering, it provides a description of both the hardware and software of CAD/CAM systems. The Coverage Includes  Principles of interactive computer graphics  Wireframe, surface and solid modelling  Finite element modelling and analysis  NC part programming and computer-aided part programming  Machine vision systems  Robot technology and automated guided vehicles  Flexible manufacturing systems  Computer integrated manufacturing  Artificial intelligence and expert systems  Communication systems in manufacturing PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES  CNC program examples and APT program examples  Review questions at the end of every chapter  A comprehensive Glossary  A Question Bank at the end of the chapters

Author : Srinivasa Prakash Regalla
Publisher : I. K. International Pvt Ltd
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-30
Category : Computer graphics
ISBN : 9789380026459

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Computer Aided Analysis and Design by Srinivasa Prakash Regalla Pdf

The book has all the details required for the complete coverage of either undergraduate level or graduate level course on Computer Aided Design for mechanical engineers, design engineers and civil and architectural engineers. Emphasis has been laid on explaining the concepts and techniques more from the practical and implementation standpoint so that the reader can begin hands-on and to enable the reader to write his own programs and design CAD systems for any mechanical element. Each chapter has a large number of solved and unsolved exercise problems. The book is complemented by several open ended projects, topics as well as partial details of solution, in all the chapters. Close knitting among the geometric modeling, computer aided engineering and applications such as rapid prototyping is a special feature of this book. Spread in two parts containing 11 chapters the book broadly covers: " Background of the CAD systems. " Curve, surface and solid modeling techniques " Rapid prototyping technology. " Fundamental techniques of computer aided engineering " Fundamentals of mechanical systems " Numerical techniques for analysis of mechanical systems " Finite difference method and finite element method.

Author : Zhuming Bi,Xiaoqin Wang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119534211

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Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing by Zhuming Bi,Xiaoqin Wang Pdf

Broad coverage of digital product creation, from design to manufacture and process optimization This book addresses the need to provide up-to-date coverage of current CAD/CAM usage and implementation. It covers, in one source, the entire design-to-manufacture process, reflecting the industry trend to further integrate CAD and CAM into a single, unified process. It also updates the computer aided design theory and methods in modern manufacturing systems and examines the most advanced computer-aided tools used in digital manufacturing. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing consists of three parts. The first part on Computer Aided Design (CAD) offers the chapters on Geometric Modelling; Knowledge Based Engineering; Platforming Technology; Reverse Engineering; and Motion Simulation. The second part on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) covers Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing; Computer Aided Fixture Design; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Simulation of Manufacturing Processes; and Computer Aided Design of Tools, Dies and Molds (TDM). The final part includes the chapters on Digital Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing; and Design for Sustainability. The book is also featured for being uniquely structured to classify and align engineering disciplines and computer aided technologies from the perspective of the design needs in whole product life cycles, utilizing a comprehensive Solidworks package (add-ins, toolbox, and library) to showcase the most critical functionalities of modern computer aided tools, and presenting real-world design projects and case studies so that readers can gain CAD and CAM problem-solving skills upon the CAD/CAM theory. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering. It can also be used as a technical reference for researchers and engineers in mechanical and manufacturing engineering or computer-aided technologies.

Author : Godfrey Onwubolu
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781783262977

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Computer-Aided Engineering Design with SolidWorks by Godfrey Onwubolu Pdf

Computer-Aided Engineering Design with SolidWorks is designed for students taking SolidWorks courses at college and university, and also for engineering designers involved or interested in using SolidWorks for real-life applications in manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and engineering analysis. The course material is divided into two parts. Part I covers the principles of SolidWorks, simple and advanced part modeling approaches, assembly modeling, drawing, configurations/design tables, and surface modeling. Part II covers the applications of SolidWorks in manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and engineering analysis. The manufacturing processes applications include mold design, sheet metal parts design, die design, and weldments. The mechanical systems applications include: routing, piping and tubing, gears, pulleys and chains, cams and springs, mechanism design and analysis, threads and fasteners, hinges, and universal joints. The sections on engineering analysis also include finite element analysis. This textbook is unique because it is one of the very few to thoroughly cover the applications of SolidWorks in manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and engineering analysis, as presented in Part II. It is written using a hands-on approach in which students can follow the steps described in each chapter to: model and assemble parts, produce drawings, and create applications on their own with little assistance from their instructors during each teaching session or in the computer laboratory. There are pictorial descriptions of the steps involved in every stage of part modeling, assembly modeling, drawing details, and applications presented in this textbook. Supplementary Material(s) For Users (2 MB)

Author : E. J. Haug
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783642524653

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Computer Aided Analysis and Optimization of Mechanical System Dynamics by E. J. Haug Pdf

These proceedings contain lectures presented at the NATO-NSF-ARO sponsored Advanced Study I~stitute on "Computer Aided Analysis and Optimization of Mechanical System Dynamics" held in Iowa City, Iowa, 1-12 August, 1983. Lectures were presented by free world leaders in the field of machine dynamics and optimization. Participants in the Institute were specialists from throughout NATO, many of whom presented contributed papers during the Institute and all of whom participated actively in discussions on technical aspects of the subject. The proceedings are organized into five parts, each addressing a technical aspect of the field of computational methods in dynamic analysis and design of mechanical systems. The introductory paper presented first in the text outlines some of the numerous technical considerations that must be given to organizing effective and efficient computational methods and computer codes to serve engineers in dynamic analysis and design of mechanical systems. Two substantially different approaches to the field are identified in this introduction and are given attention throughout the text. The first and most classical approach uses a minimal set of Lagrangian generalized coordinates to formulate equations of motion with a small number of constraints. The second method uses a maximal set of cartesian coordinates and leads to a large number of differential and algebraic constraint equations of rather simple form. These fundamentally different approaches and associated methods of symbolic computation, numerical integration, and use of computer graphics are addressed throughout the proceedings.

Author : Grigore Gogu,Daniel Coutellier,Patrick Chedmail,Pascal Ray
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401701617

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Recent Advances in Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering by Grigore Gogu,Daniel Coutellier,Patrick Chedmail,Pascal Ray Pdf

This book presents recent advances in the integration and the optimization of product design and manufacturing systems. The book is divided into 3 chapters corresponding to the following three main topics : - optimization of product design process (mechanical design process, mass customization, modeling the product representation, computer support for engineering design, support systems for tolerancing, simulation and optimization tools for structures and for mechanisms and robots), -optimization of manufacturing systems (multi-criteria optimization and fuzzy volumes, tooth path generation, machine-tools behavior, surface integrity and precision, process simulation), - methodological aspects of integrated design and manufacturing (solid modeling, collaborative tools and knowledge formalization, integrating product and process design and innovation, robust and reliable design, multi-agent approach in VR environment). The present book is of interest to engineers, researchers, academic staff, and postgraduate students interested in integrated design and manufacturing in mechanical engineering.

Author : Xu, Xun
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781599047164

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Integrating Advanced Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Numerical Control: Principles and Implementations by Xu, Xun Pdf

"This book presents basic principles of geometric modelling while featuring contemporary industrial case studies"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Kuang-Hua Chang
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780123984692

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Product Performance Evaluation using CAD/CAE by Kuang-Hua Chang Pdf

This is one book of a four-part series, which aims to integrate discussion of modern engineering design principles, advanced design tools, and industrial design practices throughout the design process. Through this series, the reader will: Understand basic design principles and modern engineering design paradigms. Understand CAD/CAE/CAM tools available for various design related tasks. Understand how to put an integrated system together to conduct product design using the paradigms and tools. Understand industrial practices in employing virtual engineering design and tools for product development. Provides a comprehensive and thorough coverage on essential elements for product performance evaluation using the virtual engineering paradigms Covers CAD/CAE in Structural Analysis using FEM, Motion Analysis of Mechanical Systems, Fatigue and Fracture Analysis Each chapter includes both analytical methods and computer-aided design methods, reflecting the use of modern computational tools in engineering design and practice A case study and tutorial example at the end of each chapter provide hands-on practice in implementing off-the-shelf computer design tools Provides two projects at the end of the book showing the use of Pro/ENGINEER® and SolidWorks ® to implement concepts discussed in the book

Author : Parviz E. Nikravesh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Computer-aided design
ISBN : 0131627023

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Computer-Aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems by Parviz E. Nikravesh Pdf

Author : Peter Ingham
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483135755

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CAD Systems in Mechanical and Production Engineering by Peter Ingham Pdf

CAD Systems in Mechanical and Production Engineering explains the many components that make up the CAD function and how these fit and interact with other elements of the computer integrated system, especially in relation to production. The book reviews the role that computers play in engineering and production design including integration of computer systems and the incorporation of artificial intelligence in the user interface. The computer unit includes the mouse, keyboard, displays, and the whole unit uses the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) which represents typewriter characters by a pattern of bits. The book also describes the Raster-Scan displays, plasma panels, LCDs, LEDs, and 3Ds. CAD system uses calligraphic type or raster type plotters, pen plotters, character printers for hard copies or for crude pixelated copies. The book describes the organization of CAD processors and the use of networking. The text also explains the many kinds of software and the elements of computer graphics such as rotation, two-dimensional transformations, and image realism. Management issues that can arise during the transition from a manual to a computerized system include personnel adaptation rates and appointment of CAD personnel. The text also provides some CAD standards used in Manufacturing Automation Protocol or in Technical Office Protocol. The book is suitable for computer programmers, engineers, designers of industrial processes, and researchers involved in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering.

Author : Edward J. Haug
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015019577405

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Concurrent Engineering of Mechanical Systems by Edward J. Haug Pdf

Author : Cornelius T. Leondes
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812796783

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Computer Aided and Integrated Manufacturing Systems by Cornelius T. Leondes Pdf

This is an invaluable five-volume reference on the very broad and highly significant subject of computer aided and integrated manufacturing systems. It is a set of distinctly titled and well-harmonized volumes by leading experts on the international scene. The techniques and technologies used in computer aided and integrated manufacturing systems have produced, and will no doubt continue to produce, major annual improvements in productivity, which is defined as the goods and services produced from each hour of work. This publication deals particularly with more effective utilization of labor and capital, especially information technology systems. Together the five volumes treat comprehensively the major techniques and technologies that are involved. Contents: .: Neural Networks Techniques for the Optical Inspection of Machined Parts (N Guglielmi et al.); Computer Techniques and Applications of Automated Process Planning in Manufacturing Systems (K A Aldakhilallah & R Ramesh); Internet-Based Manufacturing Systems: Techniques and Applications (H Lau); and other articles. Readership: Graduate students, academics, researchers, and industrialists in computer engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, artificial intelligence and operations management