Using knowledge based engineering to automate the post-processing of FEA results Online publication date: Thu, 30-Dec-2004
by Martyn Pinfold
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 21, No. 3, 2004
Abstract: An integral part of the design route for many components is the analysis of them using finite element techniques. The results of an analysis are studied and decisions made regarding the suitability of the design with respect to its engineering specification. This post-processing stage may lead to design changes that are made to address the concerns of the design team. Due to the inherent limitations in the current methods of describing and handling a complete representation of a component product model by geometrically focused CAD systems, engineers are not able to automatically integrate the FE post-processing stage into the design process. This paper describes the use of a knowledge based engineering environment to automate the post-processing phase of the analysis using an engine-mounting bracket as an example. The system developed will directly validate the initial design model by altering the product model until a satisfactory analysis result is obtained.
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:
Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.
If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com
Our Blog 
Follow us on Twitter 
Visit us on Facebook