The
ability
to
design
and
collaborate
on
a
product
model
in
an
extended
enterprise
of
many
companies
requires
a
standard
for
describing
the
analysis
data.The
ability
to
design
and
collaborate
on
a
product
model
in
an
extended
enterprise
of
many
companies
requires
a
standard
for
describing
the
analysis
data.
ISO 10303, the international Standard for the Exchange of Product model data (STEP) provides the capability to exchange and use product engineering analysis data in a collaborative environment.
Why ISO 10303? ISO 10303-209 provides a neutral data format representation of intelligent models needed to conduct engineering analysis within an iterative Design-Analysis environment. ISO 10303-209 is not just Finite Element Analysis - it enables version control of design/analysis information linked to a product structure.|
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Business Use
ISO 10303-209 enables product function information to be exchanged among companies such that the desired function will determine the product geometry. Archiving product data in ISO 10303-209 captures not only the analysis data but also the rationale behind product design through analysis reports.
ScopeISO 10303-209 combines geometry and configuration controlled design data with information needed for analysis and composites. Analysis product definitions focus on:
ISO 10303-209 supports linear statics, modes, and frequency analysis that address 60 to 90 percent of the analysis needs of an enterprise. It is being enhanced to support nonlinear analysis.
Applications
ISO 10303-209 has been developed by the industry-led PDES, Inc. consortium, with participation from organizations such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Ford, Electric Boat, NASA, and MacNeal-Schwendler. Numerous pilot projects have been performed using ISO 10303-209. Structural analysis pilots have involved the analysis of metallic and composite components. These pilots have addressed automotive crankshafts, composite armored vehicle hulls, aircraft horizontal stabilizer skin, and ship structures. In addition, a coupled structural and aerodynamic analysis pilot was performed on a composite wing. Based upon the favorable results of these pilots, it is expected that commercial translators will available in 1999. The AP209 Recommended Practices Document is available for download to assist vendors in implementing AP209.
For Additional Information: Contact: Dr. Gerry Graves, (843) 760-3793, graves@aticorp.org.
last
updated:
7/6/00
