The history, recent developments and trends in computational structures technology (CST) are summarized. Discussion focuses on development of CST software and goals of CST activities. Some recent advances in a number of CST areas are described, including discretization techniques and element technology; computational material modeling; modeling of composite and sandwich structures; life prediction methodology; transient response analysis; numerical simulation of frictional contact/impact response; articulated structural dynamics; nondeterministic modeling and analysis methods; hybrid techniques; error estimation and adaptive improvement strategies; strategies for solution of coupled problems; sensitivity analysis; integrated analysis and design; strategies and numerical algorithms for new computing systems; model generation facilities; and application of object-oriented technology. Research areas in CST which have high potential for meeting the future technological needs are identified.

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