A Survey of Pre- and Postprocessors for NASTRAN,

Abstract

This paper surveys various preprocessors and postprocessors developed for use with the NASA Structural Analysis Computer Program, NASTRAN. The following topics are included in the survey: automatic data generation, data checking and updating, conversion of data to NASTRAN format, contour plotting, NASTRAN's General Purpose Plotter (NASTPLT), data transfer utilities, transient response to input accelerations, rigid links, processors for vehicle dynamics, antenna radiation, and structural modification reanalysis.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004177

Entities

People

  • Gordon C. Everstine
  • James M. Mckee

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Conversion
  • Data Transmission
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Dynamics
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Plotters
  • Plotting
  • Radiation
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Mechanics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Structural Dynamics.