3D CAD systems are powerful tools for modelling rigid bodies but they are not adequate in order to model flexible material components, especially if a realistic simulation of physical behaviour is required as in virtual prototyping. This paper describes the methodology used to develop a knowledge-based system in order to automatically create virtual prototypes of uniaxial flexible components like cables, pipes and wires. The method has been translated in an operative design software system for metallic-reinforced elastomer hoses. The resulting VP tool integrates the 3D CAD technology and suitable structural simulation methods. The robustness of software system has been verified and errors are assessed. A dedicated experimental set-up has been realised in order to compare the virtual results with the real component behaviour. The system has been applied in the design of multifunctional agricultural machines showing reduction of physical prototypes and the lead-time due.

Automation of flexible components virtual prototyping: methodology, tools and validation / Raffaeli, R; Mandolini, M; Germani, M. - In: JOURNAL OF DESIGN RESEARCH. - ISSN 1748-3050. - 8:3(2010), pp. 272-297. [10.1504/JDR.2010.032610]

Automation of flexible components virtual prototyping: methodology, tools and validation

RAFFAELI R;
2010

Abstract

3D CAD systems are powerful tools for modelling rigid bodies but they are not adequate in order to model flexible material components, especially if a realistic simulation of physical behaviour is required as in virtual prototyping. This paper describes the methodology used to develop a knowledge-based system in order to automatically create virtual prototypes of uniaxial flexible components like cables, pipes and wires. The method has been translated in an operative design software system for metallic-reinforced elastomer hoses. The resulting VP tool integrates the 3D CAD technology and suitable structural simulation methods. The robustness of software system has been verified and errors are assessed. A dedicated experimental set-up has been realised in order to compare the virtual results with the real component behaviour. The system has been applied in the design of multifunctional agricultural machines showing reduction of physical prototypes and the lead-time due.
2010
8
3
272
297
Automation of flexible components virtual prototyping: methodology, tools and validation / Raffaeli, R; Mandolini, M; Germani, M. - In: JOURNAL OF DESIGN RESEARCH. - ISSN 1748-3050. - 8:3(2010), pp. 272-297. [10.1504/JDR.2010.032610]
Raffaeli, R; Mandolini, M; Germani, M
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