Abstract
One obstacle preventing more engineers from using finite element analysis (FEA) is the difficulty of transferring data between steps in the modeling process. A Fortran computer program, Rosetta.BYU, has been developed to open data paths between finite element preprocessors (mesh generators) and finite element analysis programs, using a custom data structure. It accepts neutral data files, Version 2.0 IGES data files, and Movie.BYU files for input/output. An application of Rosetta is described. A general workstation manager program, Davinci.BYU, is reviewed that provides a support layer between the engineer and the operating system, organizes software and data files, and facilitates on-line documentation and demonstrations. Requirements of a good user interface are discussed and supporting software, Squire.BYU, is described. An application of this software in an industrial setting is described.
Degree
PhD
College and Department
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Mechanical Engineering
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Ross, Brant Arnold, "Flexible Engineering Software: An Integrated Workstation Approach to Finite Element Analysis" (1985). Theses and Dissertations. 3460.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3460
Date Submitted
1985-04-01
Document Type
Dissertation
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd397
Keywords
Flexible, Software, Engineering, Integrated, Workstation, Finite, Element, Analysis, FEA, Data, Model, Fortran, Computer, Program, Rosetta.BYU, Preprocessors, Mesh, Generators, Neutral, Version, 2.0, IGES, Movie.BYU, Davinci.BYU, Squire.BYU
Language
English