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R.R. Gajewski

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Delft, Delft, The Netherlands

doi:10.4203/ccp.27.3.1

R.R. Gajewski, "An Object-Oriented Approach to Finite Element Programming", in B.H.V. Topping, M. Papadrakakis, (Editors), "Artificial Intelligence and Object Oriented Approaches to Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 107-113, 1994. doi:10.4203/ccp.27.3.1

Abstract

The paper considers the possibility of application of an object-oriented approach in developing finite element analysis software. A basic introduction to object-oriented analysis and design is given followed by an overview of proposed classes. The problems with conventional finite element analysis software and potential solutions offered by object-oriented programs are also described. Objects, classes, methods and inheritance are illustrated using a graphical representation. The design, implementation and maintenance of object-oriented program is compared to that of equivalent procedural program to identify the advantages of the object-oriented approach.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 27 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OBJECT ORIENTED APPROACHES TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping and M. Papadrakakis Paper III.1 An Object-Oriented Approach to Finite Element Programming R.R. Gajewski Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Delft, Delft, The Netherlands doi:10.4203/ccp.27.3.1 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper R.R. Gajewski, "An Object-Oriented Approach to Finite Element Programming", in B.H.V. Topping, M. Papadrakakis, (Editors), "Artificial Intelligence and Object Oriented Approaches to Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 107-113, 1994. doi:10.4203/ccp.27.3.1 Abstract The paper considers the possibility of application of an object-oriented approach in developing finite element analysis software. A basic introduction to object-oriented analysis and design is given followed by an overview of proposed classes. The problems with conventional finite element analysis software and potential solutions offered by object-oriented programs are also described. Objects, classes, methods and inheritance are illustrated using a graphical representation. The design, implementation and maintenance of object-oriented program is compared to that of equivalent procedural program to identify the advantages of the object-oriented approach. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £45 +P&P)
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