... mechanical products is introduced in this research considering modeling, simulation, and optimization aspects. First, a hybrid scheme is developed for the integrated modeling of complex mechanical products. In this hybrid scheme, descriptions of a generic product are modeled by an and - or tree. Feasible...

... of weights ensures that the edge corresponding to each segment of g will be traversed once in the final Hamiltonian cycle that satisfies the TSP. Due to the economic significance of the TSP, very powerful algorithms exist for finding an optimal cycle. The present work utilizes a simulated annealing algorithm...

... CIENCE IN E NGINEERING . Manuscript received December 23, 2016; final manuscript received April 27, 2017; published online July 18, 2017. Editor: Bahram Ravani. 23 12 2016 27 04 2017 Data Education Simulation Visualization Information modeling Physics based modeling...

... and Hydraulic Determinants of Tree Structures in Scots Pine: Anatomical Characteristics ,” Tree Physiol. , 17 ( 2 ), pp. 105 – 113 . 10.1093/treephys/17.2.105 FEA Simulation Meshing CAE Physics based modeling Stress analysis of tree branches from measured dimensions and properties...

...-dependent system stochastic load is shared by components of the system. Simulation is used to obtain the extreme value of the system load for a given period of time, and optimization is employed to estimate the system reliability bounds, which are narrower than those from the traditional method...

... simulations to allow autonomous systems to automatically adapt to failures. That is, by using the remaining healthy components in a new or different way to compensate for the faulty components to extend the systems lifespan and optimize the chance of mission completion. Contributed by the Design...

... field for the simulation of manufacturing systems based on a multi-agent system modeling concept is presented and used to evaluate a concept of decentralized process planning. Thereby, special focus is laid on the impact on energy consumption. The simulation results show the potential for energy...

... is simulated and analyzed. This research was funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within the IRTG 2057 “Physical Modeling for Virtual Manufacturing Systems and Processes.” References [1] Monostori , L. , 2014 , “ Cyber-Physical Production Systems: Roots, Expectations and R&D...

... manuscript received August 18, 2016; published online February 16, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Charlie C.L. Wang. 26 01 2016 18 08 2016 CACD CMM Embedded systems Simulation Physics based modeling Many previous researches in the field of electric wheelchair control were focused...

... is currently a challenge. Existing simulations of transient temperatures during this process are performed either using finite-element (FE) or discrete-element (DE) methods which are either inaccurate in representing the heat-affected zone (HAZ) or computationally expensive to be practical in large-scale...

...Alexander Schlüter; Charlotte Kuhn; Ralf Müller This work presents an approach to simulate laser cutting of ceramic substrates utilizing a phase field model for brittle fracture. To start with, the necessary thermoelastic extension of the original phase field model is introduced. Here, the Beer...

... parameters. Therefore, secondary development of current CAM software is an effective way to support the energy-related data acquisition. Manufacturing planning Process planning Simulation Visualization Physics based modeling An energy consumption prediction system of mechanical processes...

... NFORMATION S CIENCE IN E NGINEERING . Manuscript received June 7, 2016; final manuscript received August 4, 2016; published online November 7, 2016. Editor: Bahram Ravani. 07 06 2016 04 08 2016 Simulation Physics based modeling References [1] Haug , E. J. , 2016...

...: Bahram Ravani. 12 02 2016 22 06 2016 Data Internet Based Systems Simulation Information modeling Physics based modeling There are many processes in real life that are strongly influenced by the changes of the embedding environment, such as collaboration of robotic agents...

...Matthias Sabel; Christian Sator; Tarek I. Zohdi; Ralf Müller In particle finite element simulations, a continuous body is represented by a set of particles that carry all physical information of the body, such as the deformation. In order to form this body, the boundary of the particle set needs...

... 25, 2016; published online August 19, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Francesco Ferrise. 21 12 2015 25 07 2016 Data Engineering informatics Simulation Visualization Information modeling Physics based modeling Computer-aided engineering (CAE) [ 1 ] and simulation-based design...

... Approach for Inverse and Direct Dynamics of Constrained Multibody Systems Based on Linear Projection Operator: Applications to Control and Simulation ,” IEEE Trans. Rob. , 21 ( 5 ), pp. 834 – 849 . 10.1109/TRO.2005.851380 [10] Hairer , E. , 2011 , Solving Differential Equations on Manifolds...

... Optimization Simulation Physics based modeling In the U.S., the use of UAVs by government agencies, commercial enterprises, and others requires mitigating the risk to persons on the ground. A UAV operator must demonstrate that the activity poses little risk, that is, the expected number of persons...

.../WINVR2011-5570 [12] Perret , J. , Kneschke , C. , Vance , J. M. , and Dumont , G. , 2013 , “ Interactive Assembly Simulation With Haptic Feedback ,” Assem. Autom. , 33 ( 3 ), pp. 214 – 220 . 10.1108/AA-03-2013-017 [13] Behandish , M. , and Ilieş , H. T. , 2014 , “ Peg...

...Heikki Nikula; Seppo Sierla; Bryan O'Halloran; Tommi Karhela Simulation-based methods are emerging to address the challenges of complex systems risk assessment, and this paper identifies two problems related to the use of such methods. First, the methods cannot identify new hazards...