Convergenceconfinement Method For Tunnel Design

This book presents the configuration space method for computer-aided design of mechanisms with changing part contacts. Configuration space is a complete and compact geometric representation of part motions and part interactions that supports the core mechanism design tasks of analysis, synthesis, and tolerancing. It is the first general algorithmic treatment of the kinematics of higher pairs with changing contacts. It will help designers detect and correct design flaws and unexpected kinematic behaviors, as demonstrated in the book's four case studies taken from industry.

Authors: Helfman Cohen, Yael, Reich, Yoram
Offers readers essential insights into biomimetic design methods for transferring design solutions from nature to technology
Includes an extensive literature review on biomimicry as an engine of both innovation and sustainability
Details the biomimetic design process, current biomimetic design methods and tools

Presenting a novel biomimetic design method for transferring design solutions from nature to technology, this book focuses on structure-function patterns in nature and advanced modeling tools derived from TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem-solving. The book includes an extensive literature review on biomimicry as an engine of both innovation and sustainability, and discusses in detail the biomimetic design process, current biomimetic design methods and tools.