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Combining Interactive Exploration and Optimization for Assembly Design

Published

Author(s)

Simon Szykman, Gerard Kim

Abstract

This paper presents an integrated framework for assembly design. The framework will allow the designer to represent knowledge about the design process and constraints as well as information about the artifact being designed, design history and rationale. Because the complexity of assembly design leads to extremely large design spaces, adequately supporting design space exploration is a key issue that must be addressed. This is achieved in part by allowing the designer to use both top-down and bottom-up approaches to assembly design. Exploration of the design space is further enabled by incorporating a simulated annealing-based optimization tool that allows the designer to rapidly complete particle design, refine complete designs, and generate multiple design alternatives.
Citation
Journal of Mechanical Design-Transactions of the ASME
Volume
Vol. 120, No. 1

Keywords

Assembly Design, CAD, Design Tools, DFA, Optimization

Citation

Szykman, S. and Kim, G. (1998), Combining Interactive Exploration and Optimization for Assembly Design, Journal of Mechanical Design-Transactions of the ASME, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=821542 (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created January 1, 1998, Updated February 19, 2017