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Process for computing geometric perturbations for probabilistic analysis: 8,155,929

Abstract: 

A method for computing geometric perturbations for probabilistic analysis. The probabilistic analysis is based on finite element modeling, in which uncertainties in the modeled system are represented by changes in the nominal geometry of the model, referred to as "perturbations". These changes are accomplished using displacement vectors, which are computed for each node of a region of interest and are based on mean-value coordinate calculations.

Patent Number: 
8,155,929
Date Of Issue: 
04/09/2012
Inventors: 

Simeon H.K. Fitch; David S. Riha; Ben H. Thacker