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Process for predicting structural performance of mechanical systems

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OSTI ID:871565

A process for predicting the structural performance of a mechanical system represents the mechanical system by a plurality of surface elements. The surface elements are grouped according to their location in the volume occupied by the mechanical system so that contacts between surface elements can be efficiently located. The process is well suited for efficient practice on multiprocessor computers.

Research Organization:
SANDIA CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
US 5754447
OSTI ID:
871565
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

A Partitioning Strategy for Nonuniform Problems on Multiprocessors journal May 1987
PRONTO 3D: A three-dimensional transient solid dynamics program report March 1989