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    MISCELLANEOUS 5-1

    5 MISCELLANEOUS

    5.1 UDEC Runtime Benchmark

    UDEC has been tested on a number of different computers. The calculation rates are compared
    here for a 100 elastic block model (400 zones, 500 gridpoints and 360 contacts) subject to isotropic
    loading. The model is run for 6000 steps, and the rate is calculated by a FISH function. The data
    file is given in Example 5.1; Table 5.1 summarizes the calculation rates for different computers.

    Example 5.1 Benchmark data file — “TIMING.DAT”


    def rate
    rate = ((t1 - t0) * 1000.0) / (6000 * 500)
    end
    def time0
    t0 = clock / 100.0
    end
    def time1
    t1 = clock / 100.0
    end
    round 0.1
    block 0,0 0,10 10,10 10,0
    jset 0,0 10,0 0,0 1,0
    jset 90,0 10,0 0,0 1,0
    gen edge 1.1
    prop mat 1 den 1000 bu 1e9 sh 7e8
    prop jmat 1 jkn 1e9 jks 1e9 jcoh 1e10
    bound stress 0.0 0.0 -2.0e6 range 0,10 9.9 10.1
    bound stress -2.0e6 0.0 0.0 range 9.9 10.1 0,10
    bound xvel 0.0 range -0.1 0.1 0,10
    bound yvel 0.0 range 0,10 -0.1 0.1
    damp local
    step 1
    set message off
    time0
    step 6000
    time1
    set message on
    print rate

    UDEC Version 4.0


    5-2 User’s Guide

    Table 5.1 UDEC 3.1 runtime calculation rates


    Computer sec / gridpoint / 1000 steps Operating System
    Dell 386 (25 MHz)∗ 1.0250
    GATEWAY 2000 486 (33 MHz)∗ 0.2460
    SUN SPARCStation 1+ (25MHz)∗ 0.2280
    GATEWAY 2000 486DX2 (66 MHz)∗ 0.1420
    DEC Station 5000/125∗ 0.1400
    IBM RISC 6000 (RS 320)∗ 0.1300
    IBM RISC 6000 (RS 530)∗ 0.1000
    GATEWAY 2000 Pentium (60 MHz)∗ 0.0730
    GATEWAY 2000 Pentium (90 MHz)∗ 0.0510
    DEC ALPHA∗ 0.0400
    HP 9000-730∗ 0.0400
    GATEWAY 2000 Pentium (150MHz)∗ 0.0360
    HP9000-735∗ 0.0200
    Intel Pentium (233 MHz)∗ 0.0193
    GATEWAY 2000 Pentium II (150MHz)∗ 0.0160
    Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)∗ 0.0123 WinXP
    Intel Pentium IV (3.06 GHz)∗ 0.0104 WinXP
    Intel Celeron (366 MHz)∗ 0.0103 Win95
    Intel Pentium II (300 MHz)∗ 0.0086 NT 4.0
    Intel Pentium II (300 MHz)∗ 0.0086 Win95
    Intel Pentium II (400 MHz)∗ 0.0064 Win95
    Intel Pentium II (450 MHz)∗ 0.0059 Win98
    Intel Pentium III (500 MHz)∗ 0.0052 Win95
    Amd Athlon (1 GHz)∗ 0.0023 Win98
    Amd 2000+ 0.0014 Win98
    Intel Pentium IV (2.8 GHz) 0.0011 Win2000
    Intel Pentium IV (3.06 GHz) 0.0010 WinXP
    * Timings are from versions of UDEC prior to 4.0.

    UDEC Version 4.0


    MISCELLANEOUS 5-3

    5.2 Error Reporting

    Although UDEC has been tested extensively, it is almost impossible to test all available combinations
    of options in a code as complex as UDEC. For this reason, some errors may have evaded our notice.
    If you discover a genuine bug, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may correct it.

    5.2.1 Reporting via the Internet

    Itasca’s current Internet e-mail address is


    [email protected]
    Please include the same information requested on the error notification form (in Section 5.2.2),
    followed by the contents of your data file.

    5.2.2 Reporting via Fax

    A sample form for you to copy and mail or fax to us is given on the next page. Please fill out the
    form completely, as this is the minimum information we will need to find and correct the error. The
    sample file should, if possible, contain the minimum number of commands necessary to produce
    the error. We may have to contact you for further information if we are unable to duplicate the error.
    Be aware that it is always possible that the error is peculiar to your hardware, making it impossible
    for us to duplicate.

    5.3 Technical Support Service

    Itasca and its offices and agents will provide telephone support, at no cost, to assist code owners
    with the installation of Itasca codes on their computer systems. Additionally, general assistance
    may be provided to aid the owner in understanding the capabilities of the various features of the
    code. However, no-cost assistance is not provided for help in applying an Itasca code to specific
    user-defined problems.
    Questions should, in the first instance, be directed to the office or agent where UDEC was purchased.

    UDEC Version 4.0


    5-4 User’s Guide

    UDEC Version 4.0


    MISCELLANEOUS 5-5

    ERROR NOTIFICATION FORM

    Found by:

    Phone: Fax:

    Email:

    Computer: RAM:

    UDEC Data

    Serial No.: Version*

    Options:

    Description:

    * Type PRINT version to report your complete version number

    Please attach a sample input file that produces the error.

    Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. Phone: (1) 612-371-4711


    Mill Place Fax: (1) 612·371·4717
    111 Third Avenue South, Suite 450 E-Mail: [email protected]
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 USA Web: www.itascacg.com

    UDEC Version 4.0


    5-6 User’s Guide

    UDEC Version 4.0


    MISCELLANEOUS 5-7

    5.4 Utility Files

    The directory \Program Files\ITASCA\Shared\Utility contains several utility programs to assist


    users in operating UDEC. The support files are summarized in Table 5.2.

    Table 5.2 Support files on “UTILITY.ZIP”


    File Instruction File Description
    “MOVIE.EXE” “READMOV.TXT” View movie files generated with the MOVIE
    command.
    “UPDATE.EXE” “READUP.TXT” Utility program used to update hardware key.

    UDEC Version 4.0


    5-8 User’s Guide

    5.5 Hardware Key Drivers

    The directory \Program Files\ITASCA\Shared\Drivers contains hardware drivers required for


    UDEC to run under Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or NT. These drivers are normally installed as
    part of the installation procedure.

    UDEC Version 4.0

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