Articles tagged with Structural Design
A team of researchers designed a protective structure to reduce tractor rollover accidents, resulting in improved agricultural worker safety. The 'Estrema' programme calculates necessary structures for various types of tractors, with enhanced models approved for use in the agricultural sector.
A free computer program developed by Johns Hopkins researcher Benjamin W. Schafer allows designers to test stability and safety of thin-walled structures before construction. The CUFSM software provides critical predictions on buckling conditions, enabling the development of sturdiest and most cost-effective designs.
Computer scientists at Brandeis University have successfully designed and built various LEGO structures, such as bridges and cranes, without human input. The team's program uses a trial-and-error approach to optimize designs based on simple optimization goals, laying the groundwork for robots capable of reworking their own hardware.