Abstract
The development of general purpose finite element structural analysis computer programs have provided the capability to address a wide range of structures problems. However, these software systems are severely limited for nonlinear transient analyses such as offshore structure, crashworthiness and aircraft design, etc. because of the available speed on current sequential computers. Parallel/Vector computers offer the promise for solution to complex problems in detail considered too time-consuming for todays sequential computers. To benefit from advances in parallel computers, software must be developed which take maximum advantage of parallel processing feature.