ANSYS Duplicate Finite-Element Checker Routine

NASA/TM-108492, Ortega, R., ANSYS Duplicate Finite-Element Checker Routine, Structures and Dynamics Laboratory, Science and Engineering Directorate NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, May 1995, pp. 18, Format(s): PDF 554k

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An ANSYS finite-element code routine to check for duplicated elements within the volume of a three-dimensional (3D) finite-element mesh was developed. The routine developed is used for checking floating elements within a mesh, identically duplicated elements, and intersecting elements with a common face. A space shuttle main engine alternate turbopump development high pressure oxidizer turbopump finite-element model check using the developed subroutine is discussed. Finally, recommendations are provided for duplicate element checking of 3D finite-element models.

Keywords:	finite-element analysis, duplicate element, space shuttle main engine
CASI Document ID Number:	95N29824
Subjects:	Mathmatical and Computer Sciences: Numerical Analysis
ID Code:	291
Deposited On:	27 June 2002