CADS - A Computer Aided Design System. Volume 1. Final Summary Report.

Abstract

This is the final summary report for the Computer Aided Design System, CADS. CADS is a pre and post processor for structural analysis and optimization programs based on the finite element method. The system supports five functional modules controlled by an Executive Monitor. All of these modules communicate with a data base through a data manager. In addition a post output translator, CADSPP, is available which processes output from finite element programs, e.g. NASTRAN, directly into the data base. This report gives an overview of the capability available in CADS. Several illustrations demonstrate the functions of the Preprocessor, Display, and Postprocessor Modules. Keywords: minicomputers; FORTRAN; VAX 11/780 computers.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163556

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