The reasons why optimal design in mechanical engineering is not well used are discussed and directions of an integrated design software system presented. Pro/DS-Structure developed based on this philosophy is illustrated. It is based on a parametric CAD platform and approximate design sensitivity analysis is used for robustness, versatility and user-friendliness.
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Univ Wolverhampton, Res Inst Informat & Language Proc, Wolverhampton, EnglandUniv Wolverhampton, Res Inst Informat & Language Proc, Wolverhampton, England