Material selection is one of the major points that should be taken into account seriously in the engineering design stage. Each material has various properties such as mechanical, thermal, electrical, physical, environmental, optical and biological properties. However, it is a well known fact that only a limited number of design engineers have a thorough knowledge on all these properties of a specific material, which is planned to be used in the manufacturing of the product. Therefore, the design engineer should be guided in selecting the most suitable material.
In the scope of this thesis, the aim was to develop”Web Design” and a software package for material selection to help the design engineer in his decision making process. Since some materials is a widely used material in industry, it was selected as a material class among whole engineering materials, and a database covering all the necessary properties was constructed. These properties include chemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical and physical properties for some of the materials. The database developed by using “Visual Basic .Net’ and also contains different material standards and can be updated if the user wants.3
It is expected that an information source such as the proposed database will provide all the necessary facts and figures to aid both designers and manufacturing engineers. Here in thesis we incorporated into the system are two main futures, browse and search. These allow the user to sift through information manually or enter multi-constraint criteria respectively. Retrieval of information is achieved by in-built queries and information is displayed.
The software package was developed for Windows environment by using Microsoft Visual Basic .Net in the program, materials can be searched for the list of suitable materials by entering application areas and properties such as chemical component, yield strength, heat capacity and electrical resistance. In addition to this, lists of materials can be created by selecting the appropriate material standards.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- Material Selection Process
- Material Selection Methods
- Web Design for Material Selection System
- System Development
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to develop a comprehensive web design and software package for material selection to assist design engineers in their decision-making processes. The work focuses on providing a user-friendly platform to access and utilize a comprehensive material database, enabling efficient and effective material selection.
- Material Selection Process
- Web Design and Software Development
- Database Construction and Management
- Application of Material Selection Tools
- Integration of Material Standards and Properties
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This chapter provides an overview of the thesis, highlighting the importance of material selection in engineering design and outlining the development of a web-based material selection system.
- Nomenclature: This chapter defines the key symbols and abbreviations used throughout the thesis.
- Introduction: This chapter discusses the significance of material selection in engineering design, emphasizing the need for efficient and effective material selection tools.
- Material Selection Process: This chapter explores the various stages involved in the material selection process, including defining requirements, identifying candidate materials, and evaluating material properties.
- Material Selection Methods: This chapter examines different material selection methods, such as Ashby's method and other established techniques, discussing their strengths and limitations.
- Web Design for Material Selection System: This chapter details the design and development of the web-based material selection system, outlining its user interface, functionalities, and database structure.
- System Development: This chapter focuses on the technical aspects of system development, including the software used, programming language, and database implementation.
- Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the results of the system development and implementation, discussing the effectiveness of the web-based material selection tool and its impact on design decision-making.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this thesis include material selection, web design, software development, database management, engineering design, material properties, and user interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of the web-based material selection system?
The goal is to provide design engineers with a software package and database that simplifies the complex process of selecting the most suitable materials for mechanical components.
What types of material properties are included in the database?
The database covers various properties, including chemical composition, mechanical strength (yield strength), thermal capacity, electrical resistance, and physical properties.
How can a user retrieve information from the software?
Users can either manually browse the information or use search functions with multi-constraint criteria, such as application areas or specific material standards.
Which programming tools were used to develop the system?
The software package was developed for the Windows environment using Microsoft Visual Basic .Net.
Why is material selection critical in engineering design?
Because few engineers have thorough knowledge of all material classes, a guided system ensures that choices meet performance requirements while considering environmental and biological factors.
- Quote paper
- Aditya Kolakoti (Author), P Surya Nagendra (Author), 2006, Web design for the material selection for mechanical components, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/280845
