Engineering Design Applications II Structures, Materials and Processes / [electronic resource] :
edited by Andreas Öchsner, Holm Altenbach.
- 1st ed. 2020.
- X, 434 p. 381 illus., 312 illus. in color. online resource.
- Advanced Structured Materials, 113 1869-8441 ; .
- Advanced Structured Materials, 113 .
1 Recent developments in modern engineering design -- 2 Interaction between various disciplines and a strong shift to computer-based approaches -- 3 Development is the increased demand for cost reduction -- 4 Environmental demands In the transportation industry.
This book offers an update on recent developments in modern engineering design. Different engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, materials, computer and process engineering, provide the foundation for the design and development of improved structures, materials and processes. The modern design cycle is characterized by the interaction between various disciplines and a strong shift to computer-based approaches where only a few experiments are conducted for verification purposes. A major driver for this development is the increased demand for cost reduction, which is also linked to environmental demands. In the transportation industry (e.g. automotive or aerospace), the demand for higher fuel efficiency is related to reduced operational costs and less environmental damage. One way to fulfil such requirements is lighter structures and/or improved processes for energy conversion. Another emerging area is the interaction of classical engineering with the health and medical sector.