The design process for large aerospace vehicles is discussed, with particular emphasis on structural design. Problems with current procedures are identified. Then, the contributions possible from automating the design process (defined as the best combination of men and computers) are considered. Progress toward automated design in the aerospace and other communities is reviewed, including NASA studies of the potential development of Integrated Programs for Aerospace-Vehicle Design (IPAD). The need for and suggested directions of future research on the design process, both technical and social, are discussed. Although much progress has been made to exploit the computer in design, it is concluded that technology is available to begin using the computer to speed communications and management as well as calculations in the design process and thus build man-computer teams that can design better, faster and cheaper.


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    Title :

    Automating the design process - Progress, problems, prospects, potential.


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    Conference:

    Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference ; 1973 ; Williamsburg, VA, US


    Publication date :

    1973-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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