Article: Dynamics and design Journal: International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD) 1984 Vol.6 No.3 pp.257 - 262 Abstract: This paper discusses the relationship between the study of dynamics and design of vehicles. A conflict exists at present as the numerical data for dynamic analysis is often not available until late in the design process at a stage when design flexibility may have become limited. It is proposed here that in the future there will be more linkage between dynamic studies and computer aided design, with a trend towards engineers who have the ability to teach computers not only to draw but also what to draw. This should result in a speeding up of the design process. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Dynamics and design

Authors: F.D. Hales

Addresses: Head of Department of Transport Technology, University of Technology, Loughborough, UK

Abstract: This paper discusses the relationship between the study of dynamics and design of vehicles. A conflict exists at present as the numerical data for dynamic analysis is often not available until late in the design process at a stage when design flexibility may have become limited. It is proposed here that in the future there will be more linkage between dynamic studies and computer aided design, with a trend towards engineers who have the ability to teach computers not only to draw but also what to draw. This should result in a speeding up of the design process.

Keywords: design flexibility; computer aided engineering; CAE; system optimisation; vehicle dynamics; vehicle design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1984.061120

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1984 Vol.6 No.3, pp.257 - 262

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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