Title :
A perspective on computational structures technology
Author :
Noor, Ahmed K. ; Venneri, Samuel L.
Author_Institution :
Virginia Univ., VA, USA
Abstract :
Computational structures technology (CST), which blends structural modeling with computational methods and is an outgrowth of matrix methods used to analyze the dynamic and static responses of structures, is reviewed. The authors summarize CST´s history and status, emphasizing software development, goals, and promising research areas. Example applications of CST from the aerospace field are presented.<>
Keywords :
structural engineering computing; aerospace; computational methods; computational structures technology; goals; matrix methods; research areas; software development; structural modeling; Aerospace engineering; Computational modeling; Design engineering; Design optimization; Finite element methods; NASA; Power engineering computing; Predictive models; Space technology; Vehicle crash testing;
