Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Structural design
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Paladini, Albert W. (Department: 2125)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Structural design
C703S002000, C700S098000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10081387
ABSTRACT:
A computer system and method for performing a finite element analysis to determine the final dimensions of an object comprising automatically switching from an Eulerian formulation to a Lagrangian formulation during the analysis.
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Paladini Albert W.
Parsons Hsue & de Runtz LLP
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