Applying VLSI Design Methodology to Mechanical Parts

近年来，超大规模集成电路计算机电路的设计方法取得了很大进展。这些方法是否局限于二维电路设计，或者是否可以推广到三维设计问题，仍然是一个悬而未决的问题。研究人员将探索逻辑电路在机械部件设计中的应用。他将确定在逻辑电路中表达机械部件(如Clavis接头)的设计要求的可行性。如果研究成功，将会更好地理解机械和电气设计之间的关系。

In recent years, advances have been made in methodologies for the design of VLSI computer circuits. Whether these methodologies are limited to two-dimensional circuit design or can be generalized to three-dimensional design problems has remained an open question. The Investigator will explore the use of logical circuits in the design of mechanical parts. He will determine the feasibility of expressing the design requirements of mechanical parts, such as clavis joints, in logical circuits. If the research is successful, a better understanding of the relationship between mechanical and electrical design will result.