Objective The geometry of a structure determines its mechanical performance. Structural optimisation has become increasingly important in product development. It requires a loop of structural analysis and redesign until some optimum geometry is reached. Interfacing shape models between design and analysis is a serious limitation in today's geometry modelling industry and makes geometry optimisation expensive. We will investigate ways in which surface geometry for design and analysis can be modelled in the same framework. This will enable both design and analysis to be part of product development at a minimum cost in accuracy and time. We propose to explore a unified framework based on subdivision surfaces and to demonstrate the efficiency of Subdivision-based IsoGeometric Modelling Applied to Computer Aided Design and Engineering (SIGMACADE). The project will focus on the development of an automated optimised adaptation of subdivision surfaces for design and engineering purposes. The host will provide excellent training in finite element methods to complement the researcher's existing expertise in subdivision. The synergy of the researcher's expertise in subdivision and the host's experience in finite element modelling will provide the best possible environment for this project to succeed. Fields of science natural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometry Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF - Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET GRAZ EU contribution € 218 515,20 Address RECHBAUERSTRASSE 12 8010 Graz Austria See on map Region Südösterreich Steiermark Graz Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Ingrid Preininger (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
