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Yes, that would be ideal. My impression is that CAD software usually integrates with another software to do stress analysis, e.g., FEA software, so it's more co
by btrettel 8y ago
Yes, that would be ideal. My impression is that CAD software usually integrates with another software to do stress analysis, e.g., FEA software, so it's more complicated than you've described, but very possible.
- gmueckl 8y agoHow far advanced are methods to automatically setup FEA simulations on arbitrary inputs? The parameter space for FEA methods is pretty large and things like meshing can go terribly wrong and lead to utterly wrong results. Trying to run simulations in the background while a building is being designed seems like a goal to strife for, but to be successful, the software needs to be able to perform equivalently to an experienced engineer without guidance. That's a tall order.
- btrettel 8y agoSorry, I wouldn't really know, as I work in fluid mechanics, not solid mechanics. In fluids I'm getting the impression that automated meshing is becoming fairly robust in some circumstances, to the point where I believe it is sometimes better than an experienced engineer. Solids seems easier in this respect, but as I said, I don't really know.
- umvi 8y agoI mean, even if the software could do something like flag the hyatt bridge redesign as failing to meet weight specs, that would be a win. I could be wrong but it seems like certain civil engineering projects (such as indoor bridges) would be pretty simple to check the math on compared to a building subject to wind, etc.