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Title: Sierra/SD - Theory Manual

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1528802· OSTI ID:1528802
 [1]
  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 structural systems. This manual describes the theory behind many of the constructs in Sierra/SD. For a more detailed description of how to use Sierra/SD, we refer the reader to Sierra/SD, User's Notes. Many of the constructs in Sierra/SD are pulled directly from published material. Where possible, these materials are referenced herein. However, certain functions in Sierra/SD are specific to our implementation. We try to be far more complete in those areas. The theory manual was developed from several sources including general notes, a programmer_notes manual, the user's notes and of course the material in the open literature.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Contributing Organization:
Sierra Structural Dynamics Development Team
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1528802
Report Number(s):
SAND-2017-3554; 663730
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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