Finite element analysis (FEA) is a critical
part of the virtual design process. But
because most FEA programs are linear,
they can only study parts that deform a
small amount, certainly not enough to
deformation to exceed the linear elastic
range of the materials.

But Marc has no such limitations. A
nonlinear FEA program, Marc enables
you to assess the structural integrity and
performance of parts undergoing large
permanent deformations as a result of
thermal or structural load. The types of
deformations the program can study
include geometric nonlinearities (metals
bending) and material nonlinearities
(elastomers and metals that yield under
structural or thermal loading). You can
also use Marc to simulate deformable,
part-to-part or part-to-self contact under
varying conditions that include the effects
of friction-critical for analyzing nonlinear
behavior in tool-and-die set-up, spring
coil clash, or a windshield wiper system.

And whether you are designing with glass,
rubber, steel, or concrete, Marc offers an
extensive library of metallic and
non-metallic material models, along with a
library of 175 elements for structural,
thermal, and fluid analysis.

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