Accession Number:

AD0871627

Title:

A Computer Program to Display the Dynamic Stress Analysis of Structures.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 6 Jan 69-Mar 70,

Corporate Author:

VISUAL COMPUTING CORP CULVER CITY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Kaitz, Marvin J.
• Shallon, S. M.

Report Date:

1970-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

99.0

Abstract:

A finite element simulation program for dynamic stress analysis of underground structures is modified to permit generation of a display data file. The data file may be processed by the display program to generate pictoral displays on an SC 4020 film recording system. The displays graphically represent the physical environment of the structure and provide a means of visually analyzing its static or dynamic behavior. Dynamic changes in displacement and stress are represented as equivalent motion in a series of sequential displays. The display method is applicable to any structural analysis program which determines sequential values of stress and displacement. Program documentation is included in this report. Author

Descriptors:

• (*UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES
• STRESSES)
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• GRAPHICS
• DEFORMATION
• DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Computer Programming and Software
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE