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Computational structures technology and UVA Center for CSTRapid advances in computer hardware have had a profound effect on various engineering and mechanics disciplines, including the materials, structures, and dynamics disciplines. A new technology, computational structures technology (CST), has recently emerged as an insightful blend between material modeling, structural and dynamic analysis and synthesis on the one hand, and other disciplines such as computer science, numerical analysis, and approximation theory, on the other hand. CST is an outgrowth of finite element methods developed over the last three decades. The focus of this presentation is on some aspects of CST which can impact future airframes and propulsion systems, as well as on the newly established University of Virginia (UVA) Center for CST. The background and goals for CST are described along with the motivations for developing CST, and a brief discussion is made on computational material modeling. We look at the future in terms of technical needs, computing environment, and research directions. The newly established UVA Center for CST is described. One of the research projects of the Center is described, and a brief summary of the presentation is given.
Document ID
19920016669
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Noor, Ahmed K.
(Virginia Univ. Charlottesville, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, Computational Structures Technology for Airframes and Propulsion Systems
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Accession Number
92N25912
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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