Survey of Pre- and Postprocessing Structural Anlaysis Software.

Abstract

The subject of pre- and postprocessing of finite element data has been gaining importance over the last several years. It is perhaps accurate to state that research in this area has been as active as research in the numerical method field. In this context one has to distinguish between several functions associated with what one may call 'auxiliary finite element software'. Preprocessors perform such functions as geometry definition, geometry discretization (mesh generation), model display and verification, model editing, node and element renumbering as well as load and boundary condition definition. Operations such as load and mass discretization are best considered as part of the analysis. Postprocessing may be concerned with result interpretation. Computer graphics and interactive processing play a central role in the activities. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 05, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091649

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People

  • H. A. Kamel

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  • University of Arizona

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  • Air Platforms
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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computations
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Image Processing
  • Mechanics
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Word Processors

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  • Computer Science.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Systems Analysis and Design

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  • AI & ML
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