Computer-Aided Engineering
Research Facilities
The Computer Laboratory, located in 320 Mann Hall, includes
state-of-the-art workstations that form part of the Eos distributed computing system
within the College of Engineering. Eos uses technology developed for
Project Athena at MIT, which provides a robust, centrally managed
system of commercial and academic engineering software tools including
analysis and simulation software (Ansys, Siman, Slam), CAD systems
(AutoCAD, CADkey, CADRA III), mathematical software (Matlab, Maple,
SAS, S-Plus, Lindo), as well as numerous word processors, graphics
packages, and compilers. Engineering students have access to Eos, as
well as to off-campus and international networks, around the clock.
These networks also provide access to a variety of high-performance
computer systems at the North Carolina Supercomputing Center,
including an IBM RS/6000 SP, SGI Origin 2000, SGI Onyx2, and Cray
T916/4256. Project Eos is operated by a professional support group
that provides basic system and software services. This group includes
a full-time Ph.D. specialist who manages the development of system
documentation in both electronic and printed formats. Special
consultation for faculty and students is also provided by the Eos
support group.
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