The document describes an associative parametric finite element analysis modeling process involving 1) the creation of a B-spline surface geometric model, 2) the discretization and rationalization of structural elements from the geometric model, 3) the generation of various structural configurations from a single geometric model, 4) the creation of a database to transfer data between the geometric model and finite element analysis software, 5) the generation of a finite element model for structural evaluation, and 6) the selection of a final structural concept.

1. Associative Parametric Finite Element Analysis Models
1. B-Spline Surface of proposed
form
4. Database for FE model creation
3. Various structural configurations generated from single GC model 2. Discretization and rationalization of structural elements
5. Creation of Strand7 FE Model for evaluation of structural fitness 6. Selection of final structural concept
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2. Architectural Concept – Ralf Lindemann
GCT courtesy of Ralf Lindemann
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3. Database for data transfer between GC and Strand7
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4. Structural Model built from GC Data
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5. Strand7 FEM Analysis – Axial Stresses
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6. Strand7 FEM Analysis – Axial Stresses
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7. GC Model with member sizes derived from FE Analysis
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