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Animating structure plots: Experiments with a PERQ
Author(s) -
Colyer Bryan
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620200915
Subject(s) - finite element method , computer science , natural (archaeology) , element (criminal law) , structural engineering , computer graphics (images) , algorithm , engineering , geology , paleontology , political science , law
A PERQ single user computer can be used to animate structure plots, which is of great assistance when interpreting the results from finite element programs. Excellent appreciation may be obtained of a structure oscillating in complicated natural modes. The technique is also useful for studying deformations due to static forces.