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Introduction to computer aided engineering (CAE)

• Engineering simulation and CAE

• Cost of a mistake in project
development
• Applications of CAE
• Benefits of CAE
• Mathematical modeling
• Classical and numerical Methods
• Numerical tools in design analysis
Engineering simulation and CAE

• Engineering simulation is the use of numerical,

physical, or logical models of systems and
scientific problems in predicting their response to
different physical conditions.
• Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) is a set
of computer simulation technologies that allow
engineers to analyze the different options to solve
a problem without any cost or risk that would
normally be associated with it.
• A typical CAE process comprises of
preprocessing, solving, and postprocessing steps.
Cost of a mistake in project development
Applications of CAE
• Stress and structural analysis on components and
assemblies using finite element analysis (FEA)
• Thermal and fluid analysis using computational
fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Kinematics and dynamic analysis of mechanisms
(multibody dynamics)
• 1D CAE, or mechatronic system simulation, for
multi-domain mechatronics system design
• Mechanical event simulation (MES)
• Control systems analysis
• Simulation of manufacturing processes like
casting, molding and die press forming
Optimization of the product or process
Vehicle structural analysis
Aircraft turbo engine thermal analysis
Shell and tube heat exchanger CFD analysis
Vehicle suspension dynamic analysis
Vibrations analysis in the car’s gearbox
Benefits of CAE
• Design decisions can be made based on their
impact on performance.
• Designs can be evaluated and refined using
computer simulations rather than physical
prototype testing, saving money and time.
• CAE can provide performance insights earlier in
the development process, when design changes are
less expensive to make.
• CAE helps engineering teams manage risk and
understand the performance implications of their
designs.
• Warranty exposure is reduced by identifying and
eliminating potential problems.
Mathematical modeling

• Engineering problems are mathematical models of

physical situations.
• Mathematical models are differential equations
with a set of corresponding boundary and initial
conditions.
• When possible, the exact solution of these
equations renders the detailed behaviour of a
system under a given set of conditions. (Analytical
approach)
Classical and numerical methods
Numerical tools in design analysis

• Most engineering design analysis problems are

described by a set of partial differential equations
and belong to the class called boundary value field
problems.
• Such problems can be solved approximately by
different numerical methods.
• Due to the increasing complexities encountered
in the development o of modern technology,
analytical solutions usually are not available.
• For these problems, numerical solutions obtained
using computer are very useful.