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This is a CAD drawing of a crane. Our programs read this type of
drawing and automatically create the input files for our structural analysis
programs. Thus, moving from concept to layout drawings to the math model
is now a seamless operation.
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This 3 dimensional drawing was automatically created by one of our
programs. The program uses the same input file as our structural analysis
program. The program also documents all the details associated with each
element of the math model as shown. The information that can be displayed
automatically includes node numbers, member numbers, section property titles,
local coordinate axis, and member releases. As a pre-processor, this program
has been an invaluable visualization tool. As a post-processor it serves
to document the math model.
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This drawing shows the structural section for each element in the
math model. The sections are drawn at the midpoint of each member and in
the orientation that the structural analysis program will interpret it.
This provides a fast visual check of the member properties and orientations.
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This shows the crane rendered with the structural sections as the
finite element program understands it. This drawing was created automatically
using the input file of the structural analysis program and CP&A program
output as its sole data base.
