COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR PLOTTING FINITE ELEMENT PATTERNS OF TWO- AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES

Two computer programs for plotting finite element patterns of two- and three-dimensional structures are described. These programs draw mesh patterns on the CalComp plotter and are useful for checking computer input data when using the finite element method of structural analysis. One program draws two-dimensional structures to scale, and the other draws perspective views of three-dimensional structures. Instructions for the use of the programs are included, with an appendix describing the analytical theory of the perspective geometry. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Johns Hopkins University, Laurel

  Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road
  Laurel, MD  United States  20723-6099
• Authors:
  • Dailey, G
• Publication Date: 1970-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 32 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer graphics; Finite element method; Structural analysis
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00025670
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: APL-TG-1140 Tech Memo
• Contract Numbers: N00017-62-C-0604
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 11 1973 12:00AM