TRANSL: a subroutine library for PATRAN-G translators

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5382982

Butler, K M

This paper describes the capabilities of the TRANSL subroutine library. This library streamlines the development of interface programs which translate finite element engineering models developed using PATRAN-G interactive graphics software to engineering analysis computer programs, typically executed on large mainframe computers. PATRAN-G is a powerful graphics program which greatly simplifies the tasks of generating two- or three-dimensional geometry models, creating finite element grids, and applying boundary condition. In order to convert a PATRAN-G model into a usable input deck for an engineering analysis program, a translator program must be available. Since each analysis program requires its own translator, this becomes a formidable programming task for an organization with many programs developed in-house. TRANSL is a versatile FORTRAN 77 subroutine library which has been written on the VAX 11/78X computer to perform activities which are common to any PATRAN G translator, such as data storage and manipulation, file handling, and interactive communication with the user. This library has been found to greatly reduce the development time of translators. An example of a translator written for the fluid dynamics program FIDAP is presented in this paper.

• Research Organization: Bettis Atomic Power Lab., West Mifflin, PA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC11-76PN00014
• OSTI ID: 5382982
• Report Number(s): WAPD-T-2869; CONF-8510149-3; ON: DE85017634
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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