Virtual Prototyping of Mechanical Assemblies with Deformable Components

Author

Yong Fang
Frank W. Liou, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

This paper presents the implementation of a computer prototype modeling system for three-dimensional mechanical assemblies with deformable components. Mechanical assemblies are modeled as multi-body systems. The elastic behavior is modeled using the finite element method. Based on this approach, a designer can create an assembly of mechanical components ready for dynamic and elastic analysis, and therefore the behavior of a mechanical assembly can be tested in a computer. This paper presents is a proposed framework to achieve such a system and a prototype example to demonstrate the idea.

Recommended Citation

Y. Fang and F. W. Liou, "Virtual Prototyping of Mechanical Assemblies with Deformable Components," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Elsevier, Jan 1997.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-6125(97)88889-9

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Computer Prototyping; Product Assembly; Deformable Parts; Finite Element

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0278-6125

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1997 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1997