The use of computers in the design of discrete component systems

Journal article (1993)

Authors

A.L. Schwab Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
K van der Werff Micro and Nano Engineering - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

1993

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Biomechanical Engineering

Research Group

Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control

Abstract

In the conceptual phase of mechanical engineering design, many design proposals are generated. The definite choice of promising designs is based on an evaluation of the performance of these concepts. For discrete component systems, part of this evaluation can be done by the finite element method, provided that this method is devised such that relatively large complex multi domain elements are available. Two examples are presented to illustrate the definition of such elements and the method of analysis.