Development of an Augmented Reality Application for Surface-Only Visualization of Finite Element Analysis Results

Finite Element Analysis is a fundamental tool for simulating the structural response of components under various loading conditions. Traditional visualization methods, typically limited to 2D screens, constrain user interaction and spatial understanding. This work presents a custom surface-only visualization algorithm designed for immersive exploration of FEA results in Augmented Reality. The algorithm focuses on extracting and displaying stress and deformation data only from the surfaces of the model, both external and internal, where failure is most likely to occur. Avoiding full volumetric rendering significantly reduces computational demand while preserving essential analysis information. The approach supports the conversion of simulation data into AR-compatible formats and is adaptable across various platforms. This methodology enhances real-time performance and enables improved design validation, collaboration, and prototyping. It also contributes to the growing integration of AR in engineering analysis and is applicable to diverse fields such as aerospace, automotive, civil, and biomedical engineering, among others.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Grantor

Texas State University

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Fuad, Md Muhtasim

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Muci-Kuchler, Karim H.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Asiabanpour, Bahram
• Jimenez, Jesus A.

• augmented reality
• finite element analysis

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10877/20757

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digital.library.txst.edu:10877/20757