Distributed Algorithm for Mass Property Computation of Sculptured Solids

By analysing the formula for mass property computation, the algorithm exploits the full possibilities of parallel processing. A dynamic load balancing strategy is used for job scheduling. Possible occurrence of network errors has been taken into consideration to ensure the normal completion of work. The algorithm have been implemented in a heterogeneous LAN which is composed of 10 Pentium II/350 PCs and 5 SGI O2 workstations. Good acceleration rate of computation was reached from the experimental running. The algorithm is able to interactively evaluate mass property of complex sculptured solids within 1 second.