Altair Engineering a global leader recognized for innovative product development, advanced engineering software and grid computing technology announced the release of SimLab 13.0, a software tool created specifically as a pre-processor for detailed computer models of complex powertrains.
SimLab 13.0 release highlights CAD Interface CATIA R23 support is added STEP to Parasolid using Parasolid Kernels’ is added Geometry Fillet Creation for multiple disconnected edge loops is supported Ellipsoid creation for acoustic is improved , different element types are.
SimLab 13.0 release highlights:
CAD Interface
- CATIA R23 support is added
- STEP to Parasolid using Parasolid Kernels’ is added
Geometry
- Fillet Creation for multiple disconnected edge loops is supported
- Ellipsoid creation for acoustic is improved , different element types are supported including Pyramid elements
- Sew option is extended for FE sheet bodies.
- Model compare option is enhanced to compare CAD-FEM models, topology consideration is added .
- Mid node deviation calculation is supported. Fringe plot visualization is added.
- Basic Transformation operations (Translate, Rotate & Mirror) are supported for CAD bodies.
Meshing
- New Meshcontrol GUI is added.
- Option added to orient the element edges of the fillet faces
- Automatically merging bodies is supported for sheet body meshing.
- Local re-mesh performance is improved greatly for Edge and Element input from large model
- Option added to input the tolerance for Element intersection calculation.
- Aspect ratio cleanup performance is improved
- Axisymmetric meshing is enhanced to work for partially revolved bodies and transfer of attributes from CAD to FE is done - automatically.
- Local wrap performance and robustness is improved significantly. Option added to preserve internal faces during local wrap.
- Pyramid element creation supported for transition between Hex to Tet .
Assembly
- Undo support added for all Join operation.
- Local re-mesh is done automatically after Boolean operations.
FEM
- Modify Element ( Tri to Quad , Quad to Tri) performance is improved.
- Renumbering of Node, Element sets is supported
- Imprint sphere with different patterns is supported.
- Analysis – Structural & Thermal
- Equal distribution of Point load on Edge / Face option is supported.
- Friction dependent surface interaction parameters – Slip Rate, Contact Pressure and Average Temperature are supported.
- Option to Trim both Master and Slave surfaces is added.
- File based contact creation is enhanced for ADVENTURECluster sover.
- Abaqus to OptiStruct conversion option is enhanced.
- Contact type based Query option is added.
- CDB file export for Ansys is added for Node, Elements and Sets.
Results
- Abaqus 6.13 results reading is supported.
- H3D results reading is supported for OptiStruct results in addition to op2
- Bore Distortion Order summary plot is added
Special
- Two new fillet patterns are added for crank bay model
- Weld creation tool is added to create the weld bead between two quad mesh faces.
- Many new functionalities are supported in scripting and common script functions like DefinePlaneFromGroup , Offsetplane etc are - added.
About Altair
Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. Privately held, with 1,800 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 28-year track record for high-end software for engineering and computing, enterprise analytics solutions, and innovative product design and development, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries.
Name: Altair SimLab
Version: 13.0 (64bit) with Tutorials
Home: www.altairhyperworks.com
Interface: english
OS: Windows XP / Vista / Seven / 8
Download File Size:2.75 GB
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