Computing the Inner Distances of Volumetric Models for Articulated Shape Description with a Visibility Graph

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: A new visibility graph based algorithm is presented for computing the inner distances of a 3D shape represented by a volumetric model. The inner distance is defined as the length of the shortest path between landmark points within the shape. The inner...

Implementing Design Critique for Teaching Sustainable Concept Generation

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract:  Product design is one of the most important activities that can influence sustainability. Therefore, it is critical to educate students about these methodologies as they are the next generation of engineers. This paper details a study conducted among...

Virtual Repair: Geometric Reconstruction for Remanufacturing Gas Turbine Blades

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: The usage of Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) technology for repairing defective voids in high-value metallic components is time consuming, since traditional geometric reconstruction methods are not seamlessly connected to the DMD process. Here, we consider the...

Towards Enabling Visual Design Exploration Involving Multiple Abstractions of Design Descriptions

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Designers use several visual tools for exploring and understanding design problems and solutions. House of Quality (HoQ), function-structure, Morphological matrices, concept selection tables, 2D drawings are some of the visual tools and representations used...

HeatWalk: Robust Salient Segmentation of Non-rigid Shapes

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Segmenting three dimensional objects using properties of heat diffusion on meshes aim to produce salient results. The few existing algorithms based on heat diffusion do not use the full knowledge that can be gained from heat diffusion and are sensitive to...