DESIGN OF COMPLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS: CAD REPRESENTATION OF 'FREE SPACES' AND THE REQUIRED SOLID-MODELING INFRASTRUCTURE

摘要

The author (with G. Theodosiou) has proposed a new methodology [1][2][3] for describing complex 3D design-constraints, which is based on. Solid Modeling. This research is continued here, focusing on the specific SM tools, methods and operations that the above methodology requires. It is established that "3D-constaint modeling" requires more sophisticated SM technologies compared to a CAD system for physical artifacts and assemblies! Furthermore, it is shown that "design-constraint modeling" often involves new geometric problems not addressed by the state-of-the-art in Solid Modeling.