The multi-disciplinary nature of complex system, such as aero engines, requires a data structure that considers the behavioural interactions within the system. This paper focuses on the management of simulations models and data, with respect to complex system structure. It is proposed to use model based system engineering (MBSE) methodology to support modelling activities and improve the integr...

A combined hydraulic engine mount and buffer is proposed in this study for use in the mid-priced vehicle. In some vehicle design projects, an engine is selected to use in a new car design. To achieve the desired vibration conditions, the mount can be redesigned with exorbitant costs and long-term research. The idea of using a buffer in the combination of the conventional engine mount is to sugg...

In this work, Concurrent Engineering (CE) approach has been used to determine the most optimum decision on design concept and material of the composite accelerator pedal at conceptual design stage. Comprehensive studies are carried out to prepare the design specifications of composite accelerator pedal. Various design concepts are generated using the Morphological approach. In particular at des...

Today products are designed not only for their functional requirements but also for aesthetics. In the automotive industries, styling has become a major part of the design process with class-A surfaces. Class-A surfaces are freeform surfaces with a continuous curvature. The process of engineering any component or system begins by generating a concept that actually describes the product in terms...

Emilio Sacchetti ([email protected]) Catia Scassellati ([email protected]) Alessandra Minelli ([email protected]) Paolo Valsecchi ([email protected]) Cristian Bonvicini ([email protected]) Patrizio Pasqualetti ([email protected]) Alessandro Galluzzo ([email protected]) Rosaria Pioli ([email protected]) Massimo G...

The use of CATXPRESS to enable CATIA solid geometry to be transferred to MSC/PATRAN has been investigated. This geometric data has then been used to generate a finite element model using the automatic meshing routines available in MSC/PATRAN. New working methods have been developed which make use of this facility and three examples of ‘real’ engineering problems are presented.

This study provides some preliminary insights about the hiring policies at firm level concerning immigrants. In the most recent years, Spain experienced a huge entrance of immigrants and this entrance produced interesting effects on the structure of the local labor market. Rather than focusing on the study of the complementarity and substitutability between natives and immigrants, this analysis...

The purpose of this study is to determine which 3D viewers should be used for the display of interactive graphic engineering documents, so that the visualization and manipulation of 3D models provide useful support to students of industrial engineering (mechanical, organizational, electronic engineering, etc). The technical features of 26 3D visualization software programmes (viewers, publisher...