Patent number: 5926399

Method of predicting change in shape of a solid structure

Original Assignee: Beam Technologies, Inc.

Field of technology: Industrial Machinery and Processes

Patent granted on: Tue, 20 Jul 1999

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Abstract

A method is disclosed that enables the prediction of the equilibrium state of a structure upon which it force is applied by a fluid. In particular, the method is valid for cases where the force applied by the fluid causes a deformation in the structure so that the force on the structure changes as a result of the change in the flow pattern as a result of the structural deformation. The disclosed method is valid for cases where the flow exhibits shocks and separation of the flow and does not require an iteration between the flow and structures solution steps.