Virtual Prototyping of Mechanical Assemblies with Deformable Components
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