摘要 |
A method and apparatus for analyzing a joint (201). The apparatus comprises a graph generator (220) and a model generator (224). The graph generator (220) forms a first graph (226) based on a plurality of points (215) within a region (217). The plurality of points (215) represent a plurality of locations relative to a structure (202) for a plurality of fastener devices (204) configured to be installed in the structure (202) to form a joint (201). The graph generator (220) is configured to identify primary points (234) and secondary points (236) based on the first graph (226). The graph generator (220) is further configured to form a second graph (238) using the primary points (234), the secondary points (236), and the first graph (226). The model generator (224) is configured to generate a two-dimensional model (212) comprised of triangular sectors (213) using vertices (252) of the second graph (238). The two-dimensional model (212) is configured for use in forming a mesh (214) for use in performing finite element analysis (216) for the joint (201). |