Transformed finite element models for performing structural analysis
US10354023B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/17
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for transforming a finite element model is provided. A set of joint elements to the finite element model of a structure is created at a set of joint locations in the finite element model of the structure. A local coordinate system is assigned to each of the set of joint elements that is independent of a global coordinate system of the finite element model to generate a transformed finite element model. The transformed finite element model is generated with improved consistency and efficiency.
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