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Numerical simulations of mechanical phenomena using the Finite Element approach are extensively used in industry. On one hand, the FE models manipulated are evolving toward a high complexity in terms of size (number on FE elements in the model) and phenomena addressed (non linear behaviour laws, time dependent simulations, ...). On the other hand, design methodologies are evolving towards computer supported collaborative work. The paper proposes a concept of a visualization model for the analysis and collaborative work around FE simulations results. The model presented takes into account the configurations and the equipment characterizing the use of these results and is based on a decimation technique to reduce the size of the FE model. To compress the model even further, it is covered with textures generated from the FE solution. In order to generate this visualization model in a transparent manner for the analyst, automatic partitioning methods have been set up. The compactness of the model is addressed using a multi-resolution approach on user-defined threshold values to extract the most significant part of the simulation results.
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Lovinfosse, D., Fine, L., Léon, JC., Rogovitz, X., Truong-Trung, T. (2003). A Collaborative Tool for the Visualization of Scientific Simulation Results. In: Gogu, G., Coutellier, D., Chedmail, P., Ray, P. (eds) Recent Advances in Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0161-7_34
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