Abstract
We explore T-splines, a generalization of NURBS enabling local refinement, as a basis for isogeometric analysis. We review T-splines as a surface design methodology and then develop it for engineering analysis applications. We test T-splines on some elementary two-dimensional and three-dimensional fluid and structural analysis problems and attain good results in all cases. We summarize the current status of T-splines, their limitations, and future possibilities. © 2009 Elsevier B.V.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 229-263 |
Number of pages | 35 |
Journal | Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering |
Volume | 199 |
Issue number | 5-8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computational Mechanics
- Computer Science Applications