K-0204 Parametric Optimization Module for Large Scale Parallel Finite Element Analyses : Its Fundamental Design and Implementation
Yasunari MIMURA, Tomonari Furukawa, Shinobu Yoshimura · The proceedings of the JSME annual meeting · 2001
This paper presents fundamental system design and implementation of the parametric optimization module for large scale parallel finite element analyses. Issues to be next-generation general-purpose computational mechanics system are (1) high parallel performance in MPPs, (2) portability among various parallel and distributed environments ranging from PC cluster to MPPs, and (3) Uni-phenomenon analysis, coupling analysis and design analysis in an efficient and flexible manner. To solve these issues simultaneously, an advanced general-purpose computational mechanics system for large-scale analysis and design, named "ADVENTURE" is begin developed, implementing high-performance and soft computing technology. The ADVENTURE system employs module-based architecture. Currently, we have developed preprocessor, solver, and visualizer for parallel and distributed environments. The parametric optimization module developed here works together with other ADVENTURE modules.