Algor says that its latest major finite element analysis (FEA) software release, Algor V22, significantly upgrades all areas of FEA, namely modelling, simulation, and results evaluation and presentation.
Expanded support for 64-bit systems, now including pre-processing and post-processing, allows users to handle larger models faster than ever before. In addition, analysis of open-channel flow, involving a free surface between a flowing fluid and a gas above it, such as marine systems, drainage systems and liquid column gauges is included. Another new feature is a multifrontal massively parallel solver (MUMPS) for distributed memory systems, which allows faster solution of linear and nonlinear stress and fluid flow models. Damage analysis for 2D plane stress elements is primarily intended for simulating damage onset and growth in fibre-reinforced composite materials. A software wizard automatically calculates and applies remote loads to a stress model, such as a torque load to simulate twisting.
Algor product manager Bob Williams says: "Developed in response to user requests, V22 provides Algor users with increased power, flexibility and ease-of-use for simulating engineering analyses of their product designs. V22's capabilities for larger models and additional analysis tools are moving us closer to true virtual prototyping, where a person working on a computer can simulate the testing of a product design as realistically as can be physically performed inside a laboratory. Algor V22 represents another significant step towards achieving that ultimate goal."
New and improved features of V22 enhance and expand Algor's wide range of simulation capabilities, including: static stress with linear and nonlinear material models; mechanical event simulation (MES) for nonlinear, multi-body dynamics with large-scale motion, large deformation and large strains with body-to-body contact; linear dynamics; fatigue; CFD including steady-state and transient heat transfer, steady and unsteady fluid flow and mass transfer; electrostatics; full multiphysics; and piping. All analysis capabilities are available within Fempro, Algor's easy-to-use single user interface.
To see a free learning session on Algor V22, view the 'What's New Featuring V22' webcast on the Algor web site.
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