A Finite Element Preprocessor for SAP IV and ADINA.

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Abstract:

The primary purpose of this thesis was to provide a method of checking the geometry and element connectivity input data for two finite element programs, ADINA and SAP IV. This preprocessor will accept the ADINA or SAP IV data deck, with minor modifications, and generate a graphical display of the finite element model. The display is an oblique orthographic projection, and any orientation may be specified. Several options are available exploded plots, partial plots, node numbering, element numbering, and others. Elements with three nodes on the same edge are plotted with a continuous curve on each edge generated by an interpolated parabola. Displacement postprocessing capability also exists. Author

Author(s):
Kibler, Adrian Earl, Jr
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0130

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, *ERROR ANALYSIS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, DATA PROCESSING, INPUT, FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, THESES, NODES, FLOW CHARTING, SUBROUTINES, NUMBERS, PLOTTING, ERROR CORRECTION CODES, PREPROCESSING, ERROR DETECTION CODES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*SAP computer program, *ADINA computer program
Report Date:
1977 Sep 01