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A fast hidden line algorithm for plotting finite element models
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Jones, G. K. |
| Copyright Year | 1982 |
| Description | Effective plotting of finite element models requires the use of fast hidden line plot techniques that provide interactive response. A high speed hidden line technique was developed to facilitate the plotting of NASTRAN finite element models. Based on testing using 14 different models, the new hidden line algorithm (JONES-D) appears to be very fast: its speed equals that for normal (all lines visible) plotting and when compared to other existing methods it appears to be substantially faster. It also appears to be very reliable: no plot errors were observed using the new method to plot NASTRAN models. The new algorithm was made part of the NPLOT NASTRAN plot package and was used by structural analysts for normal production tasks. |
| File Size | 2472398 |
| Page Count | 59 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19830004609 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t4pk56w6w |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1982-08-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Computer Programming And Software Finite Element Method Computer Graphics Interactive Control Mathematical Models Nastran Plotting Structural Analysis Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
