Topology modeler

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Rodriguez, Paul (Department: 2123)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Modeling by mathematical expression

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10160424

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for modeling a feature associated with a deformed material is provided. The method includes generating a first mesh having a model of a feature and a second mesh. A normal distance between a point on the model of the feature and the surface of the first mesh is measured. A location of the surface point of the first mesh that is used to measure the normal distance is determined. The determined location is used to locate the same surface point on the second mesh. A new location for a new point corresponding to the point on the model of the feature associated with the first mesh is determined. The new location is located at the distance as the determined normal distance, but along a normal vector that intersects the same surface point on the second mesh.

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