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Sierra Structural Dynamics User's Notes

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1226111· OSTI ID:1226111
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sierra/SD provides a massively parallel implementation of structural dynamics finite element analysis, required for high fidelity, validated models used in modal, vibration, static and shock analysis of weapons systems. This document provides a users guide to the input for Sierra/SD. Details of input specifications for the different solution types, output options, element types and parameters are included. The appendices contain detailed examples, and instructions for running the software on parallel platforms.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1226111
Report Number(s):
SAND2015--9132; 608011
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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