Software for Multidisciplinary Analysis of Graded Composites
TBMG-6981
11/01/2000
- Content
The Coupled Structural/Thermal/Electromagnetic (CSTEM) computer program implements an integrated multidisciplinary approach to analysis and optimization of the designs of graded composite-material structures. The name of the program reflects recognition of the coupling among thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical, and other phenomena in such structures. The integrated multidisciplinary approach is necessary because the coupling among the phenomena gives rise to complexity and contributes to nonlinearity in the characteristics and responses of the structures, such that separate analyses of a structure according to traditionally separate disciplines (e.g., acoustics, structural vibrations, structural loads, thermal effects, and electromagnetic properties taken by themselves) could lead to erroneous conclusions.
- Citation
- "Software for Multidisciplinary Analysis of Graded Composites," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2000.