Model generation for load distribution systems

A computing system for generating a model of a load distribution system, the computing system comprising:

• one or more computing devices configured to:
• receive a load profile for a set of load points containing a plurality of load points that identifies:
• a respective location of each load point of the set of load points within a three-dimensional reference frame,
• a respective force to be applied at each load point of the set of load points, and
• a force direction within the three-dimensional reference frame;
• perform a load segmentation loop over a plurality of iterations that includes the one or more computing devices, for an iteration of the plurality of iterations:
• selecting an iteration group of load points for the iteration from among the set of load points,
• determining a weighted linear regression line for the iteration group within a reference plane having a predefined orientation relative to the force direction based on the respective force to be applied at the respective location of each load point of the iteration group,
• determining a center of force for the iteration group within the reference plane based on the respective force to be applied at the respective location of each load point of the iteration group,
• identifying a first subgroup of load points among the iteration group of load points that are located on a first side of a boundary line that passes through the center of force and that intersects the linear regression line, and
• identifying a second subgroup of load points among the iteration group of load points that are located on a second side of the boundary line opposite the first side;
• wherein the iteration group selected for an initial iteration of the plurality of iterations corresponds to the set of load points;
• wherein the iteration group selected for subsequent iterations of the plurality of iterations corresponds to the first subgroup or the second subgroup identified by a previous iteration of the plurality of iterations;
• and
• generate the model of the load distribution system that is based on the center of force, the first subgroup, and the second subgroup of one or more iterations of the plurality of iterations.

An article of manufacture, comprising:

• a storage subsystem having instructions stored thereon executable by a logic subsystem to:
• receive a load profile for a set of load points containing a plurality of load points that identifies:
• a respective location of each load point of the set of load points within a three-dimensional reference frame,
• a respective force to be applied at each load point of the set of load points, and
• a force direction within the three-dimensional reference frame;
• perform a load segmentation loop over a plurality of iterations that includes the logic subsystem, for an iteration of the plurality of iterations:
• selecting an iteration group of load points for the iteration from among the set of load points,
• determining a weighted linear regression line for the iteration group within a reference plane having a predefined orientation relative to the force direction based on the respective force to be applied at the respective location of each load point of the iteration group,
• determining a center of force for the iteration group within the reference plane based on the respective force to be applied at the respective location of each load point of the iteration group,
• identifying a first subgroup of load points among the iteration group of load points that are located on a first side of a boundary line that passes through the center of force and that intersects the linear regression line, and
• identifying a second subgroup of load points among the iteration group of load points that are located on a second side of the boundary line opposite the first side;
• wherein the iteration group selected for an initial iteration of the plurality of iterations corresponds to the set of load points;
• wherein the iteration group selected for subsequent iterations of the plurality of iterations corresponds to the first subgroup or the second subgroup identified by a previous iteration of the plurality of iterations;
• and
• generate the model of the load distribution system that is based on the center of force, the first subgroup, and the second subgroup of one or more iterations of the plurality of iterations.