Technical Paper
Knowledge-Based Engineering CAD Templates Applied in Vehicle Advanced Concepts Design
2021-05-04
2021-01-5049
This work is part of a series of studies developed by the author. It is intended to systematically address the study and definitions of advanced concepts for the development of automotive design with a focus on Vehicle Definition (VD) and Occupant Packaging (VOP). The methodology presented here is based on the concepts of Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) that captures consolidated engineering knowledge that is repeatable, reusable, and noncreative. KBE’s goal is to optimize engineering tools in pursuit of best practices and performance gains, reducing time and cost. This methodology proposes the creation of a three-dimensional (3D) digital model using a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tool, which will be called here the CAD KBE template. This model is in line with neural network technology that mimics the brain’s own problem-solving process, and every single template will be organized interdependently with other templates.