Intuitive Measurement Interface for Simplified Mesh Models for Rapid Conceptual Design

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Noon ◽  
Brandon Newendorp ◽  
Ruqin Zhang ◽  
Eliot Winer ◽  
Jim Oliver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
3D Manipulation ◽  
Insufficient Time ◽  
Single Idea ◽  
Aided Design

Conceptual design involves generating hundreds to thousands of concepts and combining the best of all the concepts into a single idea to move forward into detailed design. With the current tools available, design teams usually model a small number of concepts and analyze them using traditional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) analysis tools. The creation and validation of concepts using CAD packages is extremely time consuming and unfortunately, not all concepts can be evaluated. Thus, promising concepts can be eliminated based on insufficient time and resources to use the tools available. Additionally, these virtual models and analyses are usually of much higher fidelity than what is needed at such an early stage of design. To address these issues, an desktop and immersive virtual reality (VR) framework, the Advanced Systems Design Suite (ASDS), was created to foster rapid geometry creation and concept assessment using a unique creation approach which does not require precise mating and dimensioning constraints during the geometry creation phase. The ASDS system removes these precision constraints by using 3D manipulation tools to build concepts and providing a custom easy-to-use measurement system when precise measurements are required. In this paper, the ASDS framework along with a unique and intuitive measurement system are presented for large vehicle conceptual design.

Digital Technologies in Architecture and Engineering

2018 ◽  
pp. 618-653
Author(s):  
Sara Eloy ◽  
Miguel Sales Dias ◽  
Pedro Faria Lopes ◽  
Elisângela Vilar
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
3D Modelling ◽  
Shape Grammar ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Science Curricula ◽  
Aided Design

This chapter focuses on the development and adoption of new Multimedia, Computer Aided Design, and other ICT technologies for both Architecture and Computer Science curricula and highlights the multidisciplinary work that can be accomplished when these two areas work together. The authors describe in detail the addressed educational skills and the related developed research and highlight the contributions towards the improvements of teaching and learning in those areas. This chapter discusses the role of digital technologies, such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Multimedia, 3D Modelling software systems, Design Processes and its evaluation tools, such as Shape Grammar and Space Syntax, within the Architecture curricula.

Parametric geometry model design of a wingsuit

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 691-705
Author(s):  
Nazanin Ansari ◽  
Sybille Krzywinski
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Process Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Geometry Model ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
2D Pattern ◽  
Aided Design

PurposeThis paper aims to introduce a process chain spanning from scanned data to computer-aided engineering and further required simulations up to the subsequent production. This approach has the potential to reduce production costs and accelerate the procedure.Design/methodology/approachA parametric computer-aided design (CAD) model of the flyer wearing a wingsuit is created enabling easy changes in its posture and the wingsuit geometry. The objective is to track the influence of geometry changes in a timely manner for following simulation scenarios.FindingsAt the final stage, the two-dimensional (2D) pattern cuts were derived from the developed three-dimensional (3D) wingsuit, and the results were compared with the conventional ones used in the first stages of the wingsuit development.Originality/valueProposing a virtual development process chain is challenging; apart from the fact that the CAD construction of a wingsuit flyer – in itself posing a complicated task – is required at a very early stage of the procedure.

scholarly journals An Immersive VR Application for Interactive Product Concept Generation and Qualitative Evaluation

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Noon ◽  
Ruqin Zhang ◽  
Eliot Winer ◽  
Jim Oliver ◽  
Brian Gilmore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Concept Generation ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Design Phase

Currently, new product concepts are evaluated by developing detailed virtual models with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools followed by evaluation analyses (e.g., finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, etc.). Due to the complexity of these evaluation methods, it is generally not possible to model and analyze each of the ideas generated throughout the conceptual design phase of the design process. Thus, promising ideas may be eliminated based solely on insufficient time to model and assess them. Additionally, the analysis performed is usually of much higher detail than needed for such early assessment. By eliminating the time-consuming CAD complexity, engineers could spend more time evaluating additional concepts. To address these issues, a software framework, the Advanced Systems Design Suite (ASDS), was created. The ASDS incorporates a PC user interface with an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment to ease the creation and assessment of conceptual design prototypes individually or collaboratively in a VR environment. Assessment tools incorporate metamodeling approximations and immersive visualization to evaluate the validity of each concept. In this paper, the ASDS framework and interface along with specifically designed immersive VR assessment tools such as state saving, dynamic viewpoint creation, and animation playback are presented alongside a test case example of redesigning a Boeing 777 in the conceptual design phase.

First Steps Towards an All Embracing Relations-Based Modeling

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zolta´n Rusa´k ◽  
Imre Horva´th ◽  
Wilfred van der Vegte
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Conceptual Modeling ◽  
Detail Design ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Generic Modeling ◽  
Concept Of Information ◽  
Mathematical Definitions ◽  
Aided Design

The focus in computer-aided design is shifting from geometric aspects to functional aspects and from the detail design to a multi-aspect conceptual design. As a consequence, new concepts are emerging and being tested, for instance, for comprehensive geometric and functional modeling in conceptual design. This paper introduces a new approach, which has been called relations-based design. Relations are existential, manifestation and behavioral associations, dependencies and interactions between human, artifacts and environments. Nucleus is introduced as a generic modeling entity, which includes two regions of one or two objects that are interconnected by a system of relations in a particular situation. A design concept (or an artifact) is conceived as a purposeful composition of specific instances of nuclei. The nucleus can be instantiated at multiple levels such as entity, component, subassembly and assembly. A set of relations has been predefined to express qualitative and quantitative associations, dependencies and interactions between objects in a parameterized form on these levels. As a modeling entity, the nucleus offers many advantages in multi-aspect conceptual modeling by integrating incomplete and uncertain geometric, structural, physical and behavioral modeling. The paper introduces the foundational theories, the most important mathematical definitions, and the concept of information management. Finally, it points at some advantages of relations based modeling in the context of application cases comparing it with the physical modeling offered in a commercial system.

Paired Computer-Aided Design: The Effect of Collaboration Mode on Differences in Model Quality

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamza Arshad ◽  
Vrushank Phadnis ◽  
Alison Olechowski
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Shared Control ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Pair Programming ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Model Quality ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Parallel Cad ◽  
Cad Models ◽  
Aided Design

Abstract We present the results of an experiment investigating two different modes of collaboration on a series of computer-aided design (CAD) tasks. Inspired by the pair programming literature, we anticipate that partners working in a fully synchronous collaborative CAD environment will achieve different levels of quality in CAD models depending on their mode of collaboration — one in which the pair is free to work in parallel, and another where the pair must coordinate to share one control. We found that a shared CAD control led to significantly better overall CAD quality than parallel CAD control. In addition, the shared control mode led to more complete and consistent CAD models, as well as the tendency for participants to follow instructions to correctly replicate features for the design task. As is predicted in the literature, a trade-off relationship (albeit weak) between quality and speed via the parallel collaboration was found. In contrast, the shared control mode shows no clear relationship between speed and quality. Collaborative CAD is increasingly seen as an appealing tool for modern product design teams. This study suggests that the benefits of this tool are not solely the effect of the tool itself, but result from the collaboration style of the designers using the tool.

An Augmented Reality Tool for Conceptual Design

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Koehring ◽  
Eliot Winer
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Engineering Software ◽  
Engineering Design Process ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Design Cycle ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Comprehensive Modeling

Currently, there are many engineering software packages targeted toward high fidelity modeling. Computer aided design (CAD) tools are one example of this. The need for increasingly accurate models has caused this class of software to become even more detailed and comprehensive. Modeling a single design can be a time intensive process; so much so, that most modeling is done by specifically trained CAD professionals, not designers. These advancements in CAD software are at odds with the goal of conceptual design, which is to generate and evaluate as many concepts as possible in a limited amount of time. Within the engineering design process, changes made in preliminary stages have much greater impact for significantly less cost. Unfortunately, few software packages exist that are tailored for use so early in a product’s design cycle. This paper presents an application developed specifically for conceptual design. Through the use of an augmented reality environment, designers are able to quickly and intuitively assemble concepts. Potential designs can be easily manipulated in three dimensions, enhancing the ability to communicate the idea to others.

Research of Ontology Based FPBS Design Model

2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 2595-2600
Author(s):  
Kang Liu ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Wu Zhao ◽  
Wen Qiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Knowledge System ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Model Function ◽  
Semantic Relationships ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Product Design Process ◽  
Aided Design

The conceptual design model for mechanical product and its computer aided design are the important and focus problems. A mechanical product design process of FPBS model, function-principle-behavior-structure model, was put forward and discussed. The semantic relationships between the elements of FPBS model were studied to make foundation for the application of FPBS model. The operational demand of knowledge system for FPBS model was analyzed, and indicates the ontology can be applied effectively to knowledge system operation of FPBS model. Then, an ontology based FPBS model was established and a FPBS ontology model system was constructed. The experimental results indicate the model can be used in computer aided conceptual design for mechanical product effectively.

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