Fast method for computer-based simulation
AssigneeDassault Systemes Simulia Corp.
InventorAlexander Jacobus Maria Van der Velden
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Abstract
Embodiments provide methods and systems for performing computer-based simulations of real-world objects. In one such embodiment, a mesh-based model representing a real-world object and composed of a plurality of mesh elements each having geometric properties is obtained. In turn, a simulation of physical behavior of the real-world object is performed using the mesh-based model. According to an embodiment, performing the simulation includes, for at least one mesh element, modifying as a function of the geometric properties, measurement values, amounts, or levels of material properties used to determine the physical behavior.
Claims20
A computer-implemented method for performing a computer-based simulation, the method comprising:
- obtaining a mesh-based model representing a real-world object, the mesh-based model composed of a plurality of mesh elements each having geometric properties;
- and
- performing a simulation of physical behavior of the real-world object using the mesh-based model, performing the simulation including, for at least one mesh element of the plurality, modifying, as a function of the geometric properties, material properties used to determine the physical behavior.
A system for performing a computer-based simulation, the system comprising:
- a processor;
- and
- a memory with computer code instructions stored thereon, the processor and the memory, with the computer code instructions, being configured to cause the system to:
- obtain a mesh-based model representing a real-world object, the mesh-based model composed of a plurality of mesh elements each having geometric properties;
- and
- perform a simulation of physical behavior of the real-world object using the mesh-based model, performing the simulation including, for at least one mesh element of the plurality, modifying, as a function of the geometric properties, material properties used to determine the physical behavior.
A non-transitory computer program product for performing a computer-based simulation, the computer program product executed by a server in communication across a network with one or more clients and comprising:
- a computer readable medium, the computer readable medium comprising program instructions which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to:
- obtain a mesh-based model representing a real-world object, the mesh-based model composed of a plurality of mesh elements each having geometric properties;
- and
- perform a simulation of physical behavior of the real-world object using the mesh-based model, performing the simulation including, for at least one mesh element of the plurality, modifying, as a function of the geometric properties, material properties used to determine the physical behavior.
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