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Carat++ is a finite element program for [[Users:Software Overview#Provided Standard FE Analyses|simulation]], [[Users:Software Overview#Structural Optimization|structural optimization]] and [[Users:Software Overview#Form Finding|form finding]].
 
Carat++ is a finite element program for [[Users:Software Overview#Provided Standard FE Analyses|simulation]], [[Users:Software Overview#Structural Optimization|structural optimization]] and [[Users:Software Overview#Form Finding|form finding]].
 
The software is the result of a complete redesign of CARAT, the research code at the Chair of Structural Analysis, Prof. Dr. K.-U. Bletzinger, TU Muenchen.  
 
The software is the result of a complete redesign of CARAT, the research code at the Chair of Structural Analysis, Prof. Dr. K.-U. Bletzinger, TU Muenchen.  
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More detailed information about the features of Carat++ can be found [[Users:Software Overview|here]].
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Three main features are:
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* Carat++ is '''platform independent'''
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* Carat++ is '''suitable for large problems'''
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* Carat++ is '''modular and thus easy extensible'''
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== Standard FE Analyses ==
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The kernel of Carat++ is a general finite element solver. Details can be found [[Users:General FEM Analysis|here]]. It offers the following analyses:
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* Static (linear/nonlinear)
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** Explicit: central difference
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* Eigenfrequency
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* Linear Buckling
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* Contact (Work in Progress)
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== Structural Optimization ==
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Carat++ comprises a general-purpose optimization toolbox. The main application field is FEM-based shape optimization.
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Detailed information about the optimization toolbox and its features can be found [[Users:Structural_Optimization|here]].
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| [[File:Opt_bulkhead_des_upd.png|frame|shape optimization of a pressure bulkhead]]
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| [[File:Opt_hutablage_opt_res.png|frame|Eigenfrequency optimization of a car rear shelf]]
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== Form Finding ==
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Carat++ can perform numerical form finding as well as cutting pattern generation. Detailed information can be found in a separate chapter [[Users:Form Finding|here]].
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[[File:Fofi_example_eyecable.png|frame|left|Formfinding of a prestressed membrane with an eye cable.]]
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Revision as of 13:09, 30 August 2010

shape optimization of a pressure bulkhead
Eigenfrequency optimization of a car rear shelf
Domain decomposition for parallel computing


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WHAT IS Carat++?

Carat++ is a finite element program for simulation, structural optimization and form finding. The software is the result of a complete redesign of CARAT, the research code at the Chair of Structural Analysis, Prof. Dr. K.-U. Bletzinger, TU Muenchen. More detailed information about the features of Carat++ can be found here.





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