Title :
A 2D and axisymmetric finite element environment based upon STEP type database
Author :
Ait-Sadi, R. ; Colyer, B.F. ; Emson, C.R.I. ; Simkin, J. ; Maanen, J.V.
Author_Institution :
Vector Fields Ltd., Oxford, UK
fDate :
9/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An existing finite element program has been extended to use a STEP compatible database for storage and retrieval of model, mesh and solution information. The database system is configured by a data dictionary derived from an EXPRESS scheme. The database helps to create an open, extendable environment and this has been demonstrated by adding stress, thermal and mesh adaption procedures to the existing software
Keywords :
data structures; database management systems; electromagnetic fields; finite element analysis; EM modelling; EXPRESS scheme; ISO standard; STEP type database; adaption procedures; axisymmetric finite element environment; data dictionary; data modelling; extendable environment; mesh information; Data models; Databases; Dictionaries; Electromagnetic modeling; Finite element methods; Geometry; Packaging; Protocols; Testing; Thermal stresses;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
