Author(s)

C MATTHECK, R KAPPEL, A SAUER

Abstract

A method based on the design rules of nature, which has been used previously for the reduction of notch stresses, is used here for the removal of underloaded parts in a mechanical component. A major advantage is that neither finite element analysis nor complex mathematics is necessary for this graphic method of shape optimization, which is demonstrated here using three examples.

Keywords

biomimetics, cave bear, graphic method, notch stress, shape optimization, tooth