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Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Is The Broad Usage of Computer

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) uses computer software to help with engineering analysis tasks like finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and multibody dynamics. CAE tools analyze CAD geometry and are used to simulate the performance of components and assemblies. CAE supports industries like automotive and aerospace and provides benefits like reduced costs and improved product quality through computer simulation rather than physical testing.

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Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Is The Broad Usage of Computer

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) uses computer software to help with engineering analysis tasks like finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and multibody dynamics. CAE tools analyze CAD geometry and are used to simulate the performance of components and assemblies. CAE supports industries like automotive and aerospace and provides benefits like reduced costs and improved product quality through computer simulation rather than physical testing.

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Computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is the broad usage of computer


software to aid in engineering analysis tasks. It includes finite element
analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multibody dynamics
(MBD), durability and optimization.

Software are used to analyse CAD geometry tools that have been
developed to support these activities are considered CAE tools. CAE tools
are being used, for example, to analyze the robustness and performance of
components and assemblies.

The term encompasses simulation, validation, and optimization of products


and manufacturing tools. In the future, CAE systems will be major providers
of information to help support design teams in decision making. Computer-
aided engineering is used in many fields such as automotive, aviation,
space, and shipbuilding industries.

In regard to information networks, CAE systems are individually considered


a single node on a total information network and each node may interact
with other nodes on the network.

CAE systems can provide support to businesses. This is achieved by the


use of reference architectures and their ability to place information views on
the business process. Reference architecture is the basis from which
information model, especially product and manufacturing models.

The term CAE has also been used by some in the past to describe the use
of computer technology within engineering in a broader sense than just
engineering analysis. It was in this context that the term was coined by
Jason Lemon, founder of SDRC in the late 1970s. This definition is
however better known today by the terms CAx and PLM.
CAE applications support a wide range of engineering disciplines or
phenomena:

- Stress and dynamics 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)

- Acoustics analysis using FEA or a boundary element method (BEM)

- 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

In general, there are three phases in any computer-aided engineering task:

1. Pre-processing – defining the model and environmental factors to be


applied to it. (typically a finite element model, but facet, voxel and thin
sheet methods are also used)

2. Analysis solver (usually performed on high powered computers)

3. Post-processing of results (using visualization tools)

This cycle is iterated, often many times, either manually or with the use of
commercial optimization software.
CAE in the automotive industry

CAE tools are very widely used in the automotive industry. In fact, their use
has enabled the automakers to reduce product development cost and time
while improving the safety, comfort, and durability of the vehicles they
produce.

The predictive capability of CAE tools has progressed to the point where
much of the design verification is now done using computer simulations
(diagnosis) rather than physical prototype testing. CAE dependability is
based upon all proper assumptions as inputs and must identify critical
inputs (BJ).

Even though there have been many advances in CAE, and it is widely used
in the engineering field, physical testing is still a must. It is used for
verification and model updating, to accurately define loads and boundary
conditions and for final prototype sign-off.

Benefits of CAE

The benefits of CAE include reduced product development cost and time,
with improved product quality and durability.

- 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.
- Integrated CAE data and process management extends the ability to
effectively leverage performance insights and improve designs to a broader
community.

- Warranty exposure is reduced by identifying and eliminating potential


problems. When properly integrated into product and manufacturing
development, CAE can enable earlier problem resolution, which can
dramatically reduce the costs associated with the product lifecycle.

Bibliography

www.wikipedia.org

www. plm.automation.siemens.com

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