3 research outputs found
Heterogeneous Parametric Trivariate Fillets
Blending and filleting are well established operations in solid modeling and computer-aided geometric design. The
creation of a transition surface which smoothly connects the boundary surfaces of two (or more) objects has been
extensively investigated. In this work, we introduce several algorithms for the construction of, possibly heterogeneous,
trivariate fillets, that support smooth filleting operations between pairs of, possibly heterogeneous, input trivariates.
Several construction methods are introduced that employ functional composition algorithms as well as introduce a half
Volumetric Boolean sum operation. A volumetric fillet, consisting of one or more tensor product trivariate(s), is fitted
to the boundary surfaces of the input. The result smoothly blends between the two inputs, both geometrically and
material-wise (properties of arbitrary dimension). The application of encoding heterogeneous material information
into the constructed fillet is discussed and examples of all proposed algorithms are presented
Optimal Design of Functionally Graded Parts
Several additive manufacturing processes are capable of fabricating three-dimensional parts with complex distribution of material composition to achieve desired local properties and functions. This unique advantage could be exploited by developing and implementing methodologies capable of optimizing the distribution of material composition for one-, two-, and three-dimensional parts. This paper is the first effort to review the research works on developing these methods. The underlying components (i.e., building blocks) in all of these methods include the homogenization approach, material representation technique, finite element analysis approach, and the choice of optimization algorithm. The overall performance of each method mainly depends on these components and how they work together. For instance, if a simple one-dimensional analytical equation is used to represent the material composition distribution, the finite element analysis and optimization would be straightforward, but it does not have the versatility of a method which uses an advanced representation technique. In this paper, evolution of these methods is followed; noteworthy homogenization approaches, representation techniques, finite element analysis approaches, and optimization algorithms used/developed in these studies are described; and most powerful design methods are identified, explained, and compared against each other. Also, manufacturing techniques, capable of producing functionally graded materials with complex material distribution, are reviewed; and future research directions are discussed
Modelling, Monitoring, Control and Optimization for Complex Industrial Processes
This reprint includes 22 research papers and an editorial, collected from the Special Issue "Modelling, Monitoring, Control and Optimization for Complex Industrial Processes", highlighting recent research advances and emerging research directions in complex industrial processes. This reprint aims to promote the research field and benefit the readers from both academic communities and industrial sectors