Build large assemblies that involve symmetric components with the new planar-symmetric FEM generation functionality
Increase fidelity of advanced nonlinear structural simulations through new material calibration models and ability to average multiple material test data sets
Reliably evaluate strength and durability of both non-welded and welded structures using the proven FKM Guidelines methodology
User Experience Value
Improve usability and efficiency of simulation model preparation with the new Geometry Idealization Essentials app
Streamline simulation workflows based on Assembly of Meshes with automated Abstraction Shape creation
Improve simulation experience with automatic compiling of user subroutine source codes, eliminating need to compile externally for each solver version
Investigate multiple material options in fatigue life predictions through material definition override in durability
Improve usability and efficiency of simulation model preparation with the new Geometry Idealization Essentials app Streamline simulation workflows based on Assembly of Meshes with automated Abstraction Shape creation Improve simulation experience with automatic compiling of user subroutine source codes, eliminating need to compile externally for each solver version Investigate multiple material options in fatigue life predictions through material definition override in durability
Build large assemblies that involve symmetric components with the new planar-symmetric FEM generation functionality
Increase fidelity of advanced nonlinear structural simulations through new material calibration models, such as Cap Plasticity, Cap Creep plasticity and LaRCO5; calibrate the response of anisotropic hyperelastic materials using the Holzapfel-Ogden and Kaliske-Schmidt strain energy potentials; extend the scope of material calibration applicability by averaging multiple test data sets into a new dataset; easily calibrate complex material models of additional materials with added support for deactivating/reactivating test data sets to be used
Reliably evaluate strength and durability of both non-welded and welded structures using the proven FKM Guidelines methodology