Solid Modeling and Applications

Description

This updated, second edition provides readers with an expanded treatment of the FEM as well as new information on recent trends in rapid prototyping technology. The new edition features more descriptions, exercises, and questions within each chapter. In addition, more in-depth surface theory has been introduced in section four, with particular emphasis in surface theory. Promising cutting edge technologies in the area of rapid prototyping are introduced in section seven, MATLAB-based FEM analysis has been added in section eight, and development of the plan stress and plane strain stiffness equations are introduced as a new chapter. Revised and updated based on student feedback, Solid Modeling and Applications: Rapid Prototyping, CAD and CAE Theory is ideal for university students in various engineering disciplines as well as design engineers involved in product design, analysis, and validation. It equips them with an understanding of the theory and essentials and also with practical skills needed to apply this understanding in real world design and manufacturing settings. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Introduction to CAD (Dugan Um)....Pages 1-16 Graphical Representation for Mechanical Design (Dugan Um)....Pages 17-49 3D Geometric Modeling (Dugan Um)....Pages 51-91 Parametric Line and Curve Theory (Dugan Um)....Pages 93-146 Miscellaneous Issues in Computer Graphics for Modeling (Dugan Um)....Pages 147-171 Rendering Theory (Dugan Um)....Pages 173-191 Rapid Prototyping (Dugan Um)....Pages 193-229 Finite Element Modeling and Analysis: Introduction (Dugan Um)....Pages 231-296 Finite Element Modeling and Analysis: Practical Application (Dugan Um)....Pages 297-324 Back Matter ....Pages 325-335