Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-07
2006-03-07
Ferris, Fred (Department: 2128)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
C703S001000, C703S007000, C700S097000, C700S098000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07010472
ABSTRACT:
A knowledge driven composite design optimization process for designing a laminate part includes steps for generating a globally optimized 3-D ply definition for a laminate part, and modifying the 3-D ply definition to include features of the laminate part, where the generating and modifying steps are parametrically linked to one another and are performed in the recited order. Preferably, the generating step includes substeps for determining connectivity between a plurality of regions defining the laminate part, subsequently generating ramp features detailing interconnection of the regions defining the laminate part, and displaying views and corresponding tabular data describing the laminate part and illustrating both inter-region connectivity and the ramp features as specified by a user. A knowledge driven composite design optimization system and associated computer memory for operating a general purpose computer as a knowledge driven composite design optimization system are also described.
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Kunkee Duane
Vasey-Glandon Virginia M.
Alston & Bird LLP
Ferris Fred
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
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