Durability
Calculating the life span of a product via extensive life span and fatigue calculations
With Simcenter 3D the structural integrity of a product can be validated throughout the whole life cycle under simple as well as complex load conditions. Experienced CAE engineers can perform detailed fatigue and life span calculations with NX CAE to determine the life span of a product based on the results of NX Nastran, NX Motion, NX Response Simulation, MSC Nastran, Ansys and Abaqus. CAD engineers can also use the assistants in their construction environment for life span calculations to quickly check if loads that occur during use can lead to early fatigue problems for parts that are exposed to cyclic strain. In that case, the required construction changes for compensating this effect can be made quickly if needed.
Structures
Integrated structure-analytical solutions with NX Nastran
Precise simulation of various structural analysis problems like:
- Linear and nonlinear calculations
- Dynamics
- Lifespan
- Vibration analysis (NVH: Noise, Vibration, Harshness)
Simcenter 3D offers solutions for extensive structure-analytical problems in a single user environment. That way, engineers do not need a different tool each for linear static, analysis of material fatigue and nonlinear calculation. This leads to a consolidation of the calculation tools for development departments and engineers only need to know a single user interface. The Simcenter functions for structural analysis are provided by NX Nastran, the leading FEM-Solver which is known for its computing power, precision, reliability and scalability. Simcenter 3D also supports structural analysis solutions from other proven finite-element-solvers like LMS Samcef, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna and MSC Nastran.
Acoustics
Minimizing noise and optimizing sound quality
By simulating the acoustic radiation in internal and external environments, Simcenter helps to reduce noise and to improve the quality of sound in an enclosure. The acoustic technologies of Simcenter 3D include:
- LMS Virtual.Lab Finite Element Acoustics
- LMS Virtual.Lab Boundary Element Acoustics
- Acoustic modelling
The simple user interface and scalable modelling environment of Simcenter 3D is combined with efficient solvers and comprehensible visualizing functions for quick turnaround of results.
Motion
Integrated multi-body dynamic simulation
Get more accurate insight in the capability of your products with real CAD-Geometry for dynamic multi-body simulation for:
- Rigid bodies
- Flexible bodies
- Interference testing
- Co-simulation with the aid of controls
Simcenter 3D offers functions for multi-body-dynamic simulation that exceed simple kinematics. When analyzing movement, reaction forces, torques, velocities, acceleration and more are calculated for mechanical systems. With Simcenter 3D CAD-Geometry and assembly constraints can be converted directly in an accurate movement model, while the embedded solver and the powerful post-processing functions allow for the analysis of kinematics and dynamics.
Flow
Integrated CFD-Analysis for a fast and accurate flow simulation
Fast generation of flow-regions for complex geometries and conduction of CFD-Analyses for better comprehension of the flow fields surrounding your product. Examples of solvable fluid-dynamic continua are:
- Compressible flows
- Non-compressible flows
- 1D-Flow systems
- Non-Newtonian fluids
Simcenter 3D integrates extensive flow calculation functions for improved visualization and optimization of flow characteristics of your design for successful and durable products.
Thermal
Realistic simulation of heat transmission
Assessment of the thermal attributes of products with the help of market-leading functions for thermal calculations such as:
- Conduction
- Convection
- Conjugate heat transfer
- Heat radiation
The Simcenter 3D-Suite includes extensive, market leading capabilities for thermal simulation which enable the analysis of the thermal attributes of a product and therefore allow for finding an ideal solution for thermal management and optimal performance.
Composites
Simulation of the behavior of structures for analyzing laminated materials and their progressive damage including delamination.
Simcenter 3D accelerates the entire process of simulating fiber-reinforced composites with a friction-less connection to the construction, exact solver and extensive post-processing. The calculation of fiber-reinforced composites in Simcenter 3D includes following:
- Efficient pre- and post-processing of fiber-reinforced composites
- Powerful, first class solvers
- Simulation of the progressing damage growth
- Simulation of the manufacturing process
With Simcenter 3D you can seamlessly use the fiber composite modelling of Fibersim as well as the analysis of fiber-reinforced composites in NX Nastran and the LMS Samcef Solver. You can also use the efficient Simcenter 3D-Environment, to build up analysis models for fiber-reinforced composites for external solvers like Abaqus, Ansys und MSC Nastran.
Dynamics
Analysis of the reaction of the product on various loads
Simcenter 3D and NX Nastran offer extensive structural dynamic solutions as well as transient, frequency, random-loading and shock-response solutions. Nastran is known for its leading dynamic simulation for more than 40 years. This is the solver that supports the structural analysis solutions of Simcenter 3D. With the integration of the known functions for dynamic simulation of NX Nastran in the productivity-tools of Simcenter 3D, all functions of the NX-Environment for quick development changes and an immediate feedback for dynamic capabilities are at your disposal. With the innovative tools you can interactively evaluate the forced dynamic reactions of a structure model and graphically display them fast and easy. Also, dynamic calculation results are often used as input in different calculation types like for example the movement analysis for flexible bodies. For simplifying calculation procedures NX XAE and NX Nastran offer links to movement simulation tools like NX Motion, RecurDyn, Adams, SIMPACK and MATLAB.
Engineering Desktop
Extensive Finite-Element calculations for experienced CAE engineers – the pre- and post-processor is the core of Simcenter 3D
Less time for preparing calculation models – more time for evaluating the results. Fast transition from multi-CAD geometry data to a complete calculation model with the help of unique tools for:
- CAE geometry editing
- Extensive networking
- FEM-building groups management
- Multi-CAE-environments
- Post-editing and report creation for simulation results
With Simcenter 3D the time needed for preparing your simulation models is reduced considerably. Simcenter offers advanced networking tools, options for boundary conditions and loads as well as solver intersections that experienced calculation experts expect for high-end calculations. Simcenter 3D sets itself apart from other pre-processors with the method how the intuitive geometry editing, and the associativity of the calculation model and the multi-CAD-data is rendered possible by the first-class geometry core. This tight connection of a powerful geometry core with reliable calculation modelling commands is the key for shortening your simulation process by up to 7 percent in comparison to conventional Finite-Element-Modelling tools.
Multiphysics
Optimized workflow of the Multiphysics-simulation
Optimizing processes of the Multiphysics-workflow by a single integrated environment that reduces errors and raises productivity for:
- Thermal Loading
- Fluid/Structure
- Fluid-/Heat carrier
- Structure/Acoustic
- Movement/Structure
Simcenter 3D optimizes the process of the Multiphysics simulation. With the integrated modelling environment, no error-prone external data transfers have to be done anymore to conduct coupled physical analyses. Easier workflow during execution of the Multiphysics simulation lead to more time for the simulation of your products under more realistic conditions.
Optimisation
Be quicker with simulation-based optimization solutions
Weight reduction of components or finding the right parameter combination to increase the capabilities of the product with extensive optimization functions like:
- Geometry optimization
- FEM-Parameter optimization
Simcenter 3D offers simulation-based optimization solutions for geometry optimization and works with approved Finite Element Solvers. The NX Nastran Solver also includes independent functions for optimizing Finite-Element-Parameters.
