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Process for predicting structural performance of mechanical systems

US5754447A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/23
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for predicting the structural performance of a mechanical system represents the mechanical system by a plurality of surface elements. The surface elements are grouped according to their location in the volume occupied by the mechanical system so that contacts between surface elements can be efficiently located. The process is well suited for efficient practice on multiprocessor computers.

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