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Overview
Overview
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Geometry Modeling
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Mesh Generation
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Analysis
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Post-processing
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Overview
About FEA
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2003
2005
2006
Overview
Foundation
MIDAS Solver
Linear, Nonlinear (Material/Geometry)
Contact, Heat Transfer, Fatigue
Overview
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Analysis Overview
Static Analysis
Construction Stage Analysis
Moving Load Analysis
Modal Analysis
Linear Buckling Analysis
Transient / Frequency / Response Spectrum Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Fluid Dynamics Analysis
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Overview
Applicable Problems
Overview
Applicable Problems
Overview
Configuration
Geometry Modeler
Mesh Generator
FEM Pre-processor
Report Generator
FEA
Post-processor
FEM Solver
Overview
Framework
Main Menu
Tabbed Toolbar
Work Window
Works Tree
Task Pane
Property Window
Table Window
Output Window
Overview
Transparency
Wireframe
Shading + Transparency
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Overview
Shrink
Feature-Edge
Wireframe (Free-Face)
Shading
Feature-Edge
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Overview
Transformation
Control Box
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Overview
Flying View
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Overview
Data Exchange
Import (Geometry)
STEP, IGES
ACIS*, Parasolid*
SolidWorks*, Inventor*, etc.
AutoCAD DWG / DXF
* marked CAD interfaces are options.
Export (Geometry)
STEP, IGES
Generated Mesh
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Geometry Modeling
Overview
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Geometry Modeling
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Mesh Generation
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Analysis
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Post-processing
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Geometry Modeling
Curve
Line,
Geometry Modeling
Polyline
Arc, Circle
Polygon
B-Spline
Tunnel Section
Fillet, Chamfer
Trim, Extend
Intersect
Offset, Tangent
Break, Merge
Surface
Plane
Patch
Coons Patch
NURBS Patch
Grid Patch
Vertex Patch
Fillet, Chamfer
Sew, Fuse
Trim, Divide
Extend
Imprint
Solid
Box,
Wedge
Cylinder, Cone
Sphere, Torus
Trim, Divide
Embed
Boolean Op.
(Fuse, Cut, )
Stitch Surfaces
Advanced
Modeling
Extrude
Revolve
Loft
Sweep
Fillet,
Chamfer
Offset, Draft
Shelling
Local Prism
Check, Repair
Transform
Advanced modeling functions support both top-down and bottom-up approaches in surface & solid modeling.
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Geometry Modeling
Curve Modeling
Generation
Modification
Line
B-Spline
Arc
Polyline
Circle
Rectangle
Ellipse
Polygon
Parabola
Profile
Hyperbola
Tunnel
On-Surface
Curve
Shortest Path Line
Surface Intersection
Offset Curve
Extrude Vertex
Tangent Line
Arc
Fillet
/ Chamfer
Trim / Extend
Merge / Break
Intersect
Align, Coincide
Make Wire
Imported DXF
Polyline
Surface
Intersection
Line
Circle
Profile
(Polyline+Tangent Arc)
Tunnel
Section
B-Spline
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Geometry Modeling
Surface Modeling
Vertex Cloud
Co-planar Curves
Virtual Grid
(M X N)
Plane Patch
Elevation
Grid Patch
Vertex Patch
2~4 Curves
Arbitrary Curves
(Boundary/Tangent/Internal)
Coons Patch
NURBS Patch
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Geometry Modeling
Solid Modeling
Boolean Operation
Trim
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Divide
Fuse
(AB)
Stitch to Solid
(FaceSolid)
Cut
(A-B)
Embed
(A-B)+(A B)
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Geometry Modeling
Advanced Modeling
Guide Curve
Profile
Extrude
Sweep
Profiles
Loft
Revolve
Profile
Extrude
Loft
Profiles
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Geometry Modeling
Advanced Modeling
Local Prism
Trim Surfaces
Shell
Fillet
Offset
Chamfer
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Geometry Modeling
Civil, Gen
FEA
MCS Format
Frame Model
(General Section)
Analysis Model
(3D Prism Mesh)
Mesh Generation
Overview
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Geometry Modeling
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Mesh Generation
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Analysis
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Post-processing
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Mesh Generation
Mesh Generation
Auto
Map
Protrude
Manipulation
Solid
Solid
Extrude
Create
Surface
Surface
Revolve
Extract
Edge
k-Curve
Project
Connection
Fill
Change
Sweep
Smooth
Planar
Area
4-Curve Area
2D 3D
Type
Area
k-Face Volume
4-Node Area
Para.
Divide
Object
Check
Geometry
Quality
Quadrilateral
Element
Merge
Combined
Node
Transform
Triangle
Various of methods for generating Reinforcements and Interface Elements are provided. (auto & manual)
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Mesh Generation
Mesh Generation
2D Quadrilateral Mesh
3D Hexahedral Mesh
1D Linear Mesh
3D Tetrahedral Mesh
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Mesh Generation
Regularity
Uniformity
Boundary
Sensitive
Orientation
Insensitive
Sizing Control
(< 1/2)
Internal
Curve/Point
Loop Mesher
Grid Mesher
Delaunay Mesher
Loop Mesher
(Full Quad)
Grid Mesher
(Quad+Tria)
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Mesh Generation
FEA provides a number of modeling and meshing functions for non-manifold surface models.
Check Mesh
Non-manifold
Connections
Non-manifold Edge
Free Edge
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Mesh Generation
Mesh Generation
FEAs Tetra Mesher auto-generates tetrahedral solid mesh with variable sizes in smooth transition.
(200,000 Tetras/min)
FEAs Tetra Mesher is capable of including holes, curves and points that are present in/on solids.
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Mesh Generation
FEAs Map Mesher generates structured (regular & orthogonal) mesh both in surfaces and solids.
k-sided Areas
(Simply-connected)
Pipe Junction
Cargo Carrier
Connection Part
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Mesh Generation
FEAs Solid Map Mesher generates hexa and/or penta mesh in simple solids by full mapping
or combination (auto+map).
Full Mapping
(3D)
Lug-Pin
Joint
Mesh Generation
Hybrid Meshing
S.Owen (1999)
Mesh Generation
Sub-mapped Meshing
Front View
Rear View
Pseudo-Cartesian shapes have interior and exterior angles that are close to /2.
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Mesh Generation
Size Control
FEA provides various size control methods and adaptive seeding function based on user-specified
mesh size and geometric characteristics.
Smooth Transition
Linear & Symmetric Seeding
Coarse
Fine
h
Coarse
q
Biased Seeding
& Mapped Mesh
L
Angle Ratio: sin q
Deflection Ratio: h/L
Adaptive Seeding
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Mesh Generation
Mesh Protrusion
Extrude (2D3D)
Fill (Curve2D)
Section
Simulate
Revolve (2D3D)
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Mesh Generation
Mesh Protrusion
Fill (2D3D)
Project (Curve3D)
Top
Bottom
Same Topology
Sweep
(2D3D)
Scaled
Sweep
Offset
(2D3D)
Guide Curve
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Mesh Generation
Interface Elements
Generation Method
Select Nodes
Input Node IDs
Extract from Element Boundary
Extract from Free-Faces
Insert Both Sides of Beam/Plate
Covert Elements
Select Nodes
Input Node IDs
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Mesh Generation
Reinforcement Elements
Modeling Method
Embedded Bar (In-compatible Mesh)
Truss (Compatible Mesh) + Interface (Slip, Friction)
Prism Map-Mesh
Truss + Interface
(Compatible)
Analysis Result
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Mesh Generation
Free Edges
Free Faces
Manifold Edges
Non-manifold Edges
Quality Assurance
Aspect Ratio
Skew Angle
Taper (2D)
Warpage (2D)
Jacobian Ratio
Twist
Collapse (Tetra)
Length / Area
Twisted Penta
Collapsed Tetra
(Near Zero Volume)
Mesh Quality Plot
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Analysis
Overview
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Geometry Modeling
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Mesh Generation
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Analysis
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Post-processing
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Overview
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Analysis Overview
Static Analysis
Construction Stage Analysis
Moving Load Analysis
Modal Analysis
Linear Buckling Analysis
Transient / Frequency / Response Spectrum Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Fluid Dynamics Analysis
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Analysis
Category
Elements
1D
Structural
2D
3D
Connection
Nonstructural
Mass
Spring
Interface
Reinforcement
Heat Transfer
Element Libraries
Order
Remark
1st
Total Lagrangian
Beam
1st
Total Lagrangian
1st, 2nd
Total/Updated Lagrangian
1st, 2nd
Total/Updated Lagrangian
1st, 2nd
Total/Updated Lagrangian
1st, 2nd
Total/Updated Lagrangian
1st, 2nd
Total/Updated Lagrangian
1st, 2nd
Total/Updated Lagrangian
General Link
Rigid Link
Point
Matrix
3D Point
2D
1st, 2nd
3D (Quad / Tria)
1st, 2nd
Embedded Bar
1st, 2nd
1st, 2nd
1st, 2nd
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Analysis
Loadings
Body Force
Force / Moment
Mass
Displacement
Pressure
Beam Load
Pre-stress
Temperature
Boundary Conditions
Constraint
Multi-Point Constraint
Contact Conditions
Convection
Radiation
Velocity / Acceleration
Heat Generation
Heat Flux
Time Forcing Function
Time Varying Load
Ground Acceleration
Response Spectrum
Function
Spatially Varying Pressure (Function Applied)
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Analysis
Arbitrary Loading
FEA provides arbitrary loading function which can be applied to arbitrary locations/areas regardless
of node and/or element connection.
Rectangular Pressure
(2D, 3D)
Circular Pressure
(2D, 3D)
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Analysis
Equation Solvers
Direct Solvers
- Multi-frontal Sparse Gaussian Solver (Default)
- Skyline Solver
Iterative Solvers
- Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient
- Generalized Minimal Residual
Analysis
Eigenvalue Analysis
Modal Analysis
Lanczos Method
Subspace Iteration
Ritz Vector
Analysis
Dynamic Analysis
Analysis
Material Models
von Mises
Tresca
Mohr-Coulomb
Drucker-Prager
Rankine
User-Supplied Material
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Hardening (Iso/Kinematic/Mixed)
Softening
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Iteration Method
Full Newton-Raphson
Modified Newton-Raphson
Arc-Length Method
Constant Stiffness
Displacement Control
Analysis
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User-Supplied Materials
Strain
Input
Output
Total Stress
Stiffness Matrix
USRMAT.DLL
USM Dialog
Analysis
Methods
Updated Lagrangian
Total Lagrangian
Co-rotational
Iteration Method
Full Newton-Raphson
Modified Newton-Raphson
Arc-Length Method
Constant Stiffness
Displacement Control
Analysis
Interface Models
Coulomb Friction
Discrete Cracking
Crack Dilatancy
Bond-Slip
Combined (Cracking-Shearing-Crushing)
Steel
Interface
Concrete
Steel-Concrete
Composite Girder
Analysis
Reinforcement Analysis
Reinforcements
Embedded Bar/Grid
(Bonded/Unbonded)
Truss + Interface (Slip/Friction)
Deformation
Analysis
Cracking Analysis
Cracking Models
Total Strain Crack
Smeared
Crack Index
Results
Crack Pattern (Crack Stress/Strain)
Element Status
Cracking : Partially/Fully Open, Closed, Not Yet
Plasticity : Previously Plastic, Elastic, Plastic, Critical
Contact : No Contact, Slip, Stick
Analysis
Visco-Elastic Models
Kelvin
Maxwell
Creep-Shrinkage (Design Code)
Temperature-Dependent Material
Heat Transfer
Steady-State
Transient
Conduction, Convection, Radiation
Pipe Cooling
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Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
(Wizard)
Calculation Objects
Boundary Nodes Only (Default)
Nodes of Selected Mesh Sets
Results
Cycles to Failure
Safety Factor
(Cycles to Failure / Desired Repetition)
Contour Plot of Cycles
JSSC
ASSHTO
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Analysis
MQC
Verification of Element Formulation (In Development Stage)
Patch Test
Eigenvalue Test
Benchmark Test
System
Coverage Analysis
Regression Test
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Analysis
Patch Test
Dimension
Solid
Lx = Ly = Lz = 1
Pure Compression & Shear
Ux = 10-3 (2x+y+z) / 2
Uy = 10-3 (x+2y+z) / 2
Uz = 10-3 (x+y+2z) / 2
Constant Stress (OK)
Dimension
Lx = 0.24, Ly = 0.12
Membrane
Ux = 10-3 (x+y) / 2
Uy = 10-3 (y+x) / 2
<2> Bending (Transverse)
Uz = 10-3 (x2+xy+y2) / 2
Rx = 10-3 (y+x/2)
Ry = -10-3 (x+y/2)
Constant Stress (OK)
<1>
Plate
Pure
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Analysis
Deflection (Shear-On)
von-Mises (Shear-On)
Symmetric Model
Deflection (Shear-Off)
von-Mises (Shear-Off)
Analysis
Benchmark Test
Nodal Force = 1, 2, 5
Error
Norm
[%]
Force
Hexa
0.01
0.01
0.01
Penta
0.02
0.02
0.02
Tetra
0.02
0.02
0.02
ABAQUS
21,169 [MPa]
FEA
21,120 [MPa]
Pressure = 1, 2, 5
Error
Norm
[%]
Pressure
Hexa
0.01
0.02
0.02
Tetra
0.01
0.02
0.01
Element ID
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Analysis
Coverage Analysis
Post-processing
Overview
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Geometry Modeling
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Mesh Generation
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Analysis
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Post-processing
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Post-processing
Post-processing
Partitioned Plots
Result Extraction for Construction Stage Analysis and Time History Analysis
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Post-processing
Post-processing
Contour Plot
Works Tree
Result Graph
MS-Excel
Result Table
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Post-processing
Contour
with Mesh
Gradient
Contour
Contour
with Iso-line
2-Color
Contour
Gray
Contour
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Post-processing
Deformed Shape
Mode Shapes
(Stability Analysis)
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Post-processing
Iso-surface Plot
Base Iso-surface
Post-processing
Slice Plot
Original Plot
(Solid)
Post-processing
Clipping Plot
Original Plot
Clipped Plot
with Feature-Edge
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Post-processing
Clipping Plot
Original Plot
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Post-processing
Partition Plot
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Post-processing
Mirror Plot
Symmetry Plane
Mirrored Deformed
Shape
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Post-processing
Diagram Plot
Solid Type
Line Type
Diagram Plot with Deformed Shape
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Post-processing
Vector Plot
Vector Plot
with Deformation
Vector Plot with Contour
Post-processing
Result Extraction
Transient Analysis
Results can be extracted based on:
- Time (Transient Analysis)
- Step (Nonlinear / Construction Stage Analysis)
- Coordinate (User-defined Coordinate Sys.)
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Post-processing
On-Curve Diagrams
Fault Zone
Post-processing
Sectional Result
with Clipped Plot
(Element Result)
Nodal Result
Post-processing
Legend Control
In FEA, legend can be controlled for its position, size, format and range (including min/max
value) by mouse dragging.
Property Window
(Legend Option)
Legend Option:
- Color (Value, Ratio, Description)
- Logo
- Range (including Min/Max/Zero)
- Format (Fixed/Scientific, Width)
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Advanced Nonlinear and Detail Analysis Program