Modeling and Simulation Based Life-Cycle Engineering

This book gives a state-of-the-art account of modeling and simulation of the life cycle of engineered systems. It will be essential reading for civil, mechanical and manufacturing engineers as well as students and academics in this area.
Advances in computational power have facilitated the development of simulations unprecedented in their computational size, scope of technical issues, spatial and temporal resolution, complexity and comprehensiveness. As a result, complex structures from aeroplanes to bridges can be almost completely based on model-based simulations. This text gives a state-of-the-art account of modelling and simulation of the life cycle of engineered systems, covering topics of design, fabrication, maintenance and disposal. Providing comprehensive coverage of this rapidly emerging field, "Modeling and Simulation-Based Life Cycle Engineering" should be of interest for civil, mechanical and manufacturing engineers.