Process for predicting structural performance of mechanical systems

Patent · Tue May 19 00:00:00 EDT 1998

OSTI ID:871565

Gardner, David R ^[1]; Hendrickson, Bruce A ^[1]; Plimpton, Steven J ^[1]; Attaway, Stephen W ^[2]; Heinstein, Martin W ^[1]; Vaughan, Courtenay T ^[1]

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1. Albuquerque, NM
2. Cedar Crest, NM

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 National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• 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

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