Modeling and simulation-based life cycle engineering

Faster computers have made it possible to run simulations far larger and more detailed than before, in scope, resolution and complexity. Today, many complicated structures, such as aircraft and bridges, can be designed and tested almost entirely through model-based simulation. This book examines how such modeling and simulation can be applied across the whole life of an engineered system, from initial design and manufacturing to upkeep and eventual disposal.

Written for civil, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, the book surveys a fast-developing area of the field. It is also aimed at students and researchers who work in this area.