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	Computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools allow SwRI engineers to create single components or complex engine assemblies such as the model shown here.

Parametric solid modeling is at the heart of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) design effort. It provides the basic model that quickly defines the design and provides direct geometry and mass property conversion to analysis packages such as finite element analysis (FEA), kinematic and dynamic simulations, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Computer-Aided Engineering

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools allow engineers to create single components or complex engine assemblies such as the model shown here. In this example, advanced CAE assembly techniques are used to coordinate the relative motion and clearances of crankshaft, rod, piston, and valvetrain.

For more information about our solid modeling and CAD capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Mark Tussing at mtussing@swri.org or

(210) 522-2628.

enginedesign.swri.org

Contact Information

Mark Tussing

Engine Design

(210) 522-2628

mtussing@swri.org

enginedesign.swri.org

Related Terminology

engine design

engine analysis

thermodynamic analysis

mechanical design

mechanical analysis

parametric solid modeling

finite element analysis

FEA

kinematic simulations

dynamic simulations

computational fluid dynamics

CFD

computer-aided engineering

CAE

engine assemblies

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December 28, 2012