International Patent Application (PCT/EP2007/000418).
M. Reuter, F.-E. Wolter and N. Peinecke.
Shape Optimization and efficient FEM computation employing the Medial Axis, 2007.
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This patent describes a medial axis (MA) representation and parametrization of shapes for an accurate representation of the domain with possibly curved boundary. The MA represenation can be used to model, mesh and optimize the shape, due to its skeletal structure that follows the trend of the object and describes the local thickness. The proposed method closes the design optimization cycle and bridges the gap between the design, mesh construction and FEM analysis components for a complete and efficient automation. hide |