Assistance system for automated and knowledge-based setup and evaluation of design-accompanying Finite Element Analyses

Kestel P, Sprügel T, Wartzack S (2016)


Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2016

Conference Proceedings Title: Automotive Simulation World Congress

URI: https://www.mfk.uni-erlangen.de?file=pubmfk_575950ad904c7

Abstract

Due to growing demands for high functional integration, lightweight-design as well as shorter innovation cycles computer-based simulation techniques, such as FEA (Finite Element Analyses), has become an essential part in automotive development. However, an efficient use of FEA requires early application in the development process. Furthermore, extensive specialist knowledge is a crucial prerequisite to perform reliable simulations. Due to time constraints, design accompanying FEA are performed too rarely by experienced simulation engineers or, if they are applied by non-expert simulation users, are not sufficiently accurate. Thus, a knowledge-based FEA assistance system is presented, to provide the necessary expert knowledge as a function of decisive factors such as the phase in the development process, applied manufacturing processes and analyzed components. The assistance system automates the setup, interpretation and plausibility check of early applied simulations on the basis of the existing CAD (Computer Aided Design) working environment of design engineers, exemplarily implemented for steel construction and die-cast aluminum gear box housings.

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APA:

Kestel, P., Sprügel, T., & Wartzack, S. (2016). Assistance system for automated and knowledge-based setup and evaluation of design-accompanying Finite Element Analyses. In Automotive Simulation World Congress.

MLA:

Kestel, Philipp, Tobias Sprügel, and Sandro Wartzack. "Assistance system for automated and knowledge-based setup and evaluation of design-accompanying Finite Element Analyses." Proceedings of the Automotive Simulation World Congress 2016.

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