Year / Issue Date: 2012
Version: Rev10 SL3 Build 20
Developer: LMS International
Developer website: www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/lms/virtual-lab/index.shtml
Bit: 32bit
Language: Multilingual
System Requirements: Win XP/Vista/7/8
LMS Virtual.Lab - is a comprehensive software package designed to simulate the performance of mechanical systems, including structural integrity, noise and vibration, durability, dynamics of the system, as well as motion characteristics and management. The package includes all LMS Virtual.Lab most important procedures and techniques necessary to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the design of each of these key issues before costly manufacturing and testing a physical prototype. Using the package LMS Virtual.Lab, teams of designers can quickly and efficiently analyze a large number of design options, making selection with the main structure on key functional parameters. LMS Virtual.Lab package is based on a system of CAA V5, open software environment nexus of product lifecycle management (PLM), developed by Dassault Systemes.
LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics
LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics package provides an integrated solution to minimize radiated noise and optimization of quality sound environment of new designs prior to prototype testing. Easy-to-use simulation tools in combination with patented technologies solvers and simple to interpret visualization tools reduce full cycle of numerical modeling days and weeks to just a couple of hours. Acoustic modeling can now be effectively used as part of the core development process.
The tasks ...
Imagine that you can create acoustic mesh in less than two hours to predict the results of tests of the engine during the day and to make changes in a few minutes. With technological advances presented in this application in acoustics, it is quite possible. Imagine that you are able to make decisions based on reliable information on the stage of concept development and consistently improve, refine and optimize the acoustic performance from the inception of the project until its completion.
to the real possibilities ...
Starting with the first applications of the methods of finite and boundary elements for acoustic analysis about a decade ago, the application LMS SYSNOISE was rated a large number of users and found spread in different industries. The latest achievement in this field was the simulation of internal and external acoustic fields, the rate of which in many cases has increased 100 times! LMS solutions for internal and external acoustic fields are designed for typical applications such as simulation of structural acoustic radiation acoustic field and the internal volume as well as for the acoustic design of specific tasks such as acoustic refinement and definition of motor acoustic noise excited by streams or random acoustic loading. By integrating technologies SYSNOISE in LMS Virtual.Lab, LMS has created the world's first application that runs throughout the design process for the formation of acoustic characteristics, from concept through corrections using virtual models to assess when testing
Automobiles and land vehicles
Appendix LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics provides professionals with the tools for modeling, analysis and quality sound performance saloons cars, truck cabins, salons buses, off-road vehicles and trains. Specialists can completely solve the problem of sound propagation, starting from the design stage. Determination of loads on the basis of experimental data or modeling in LMS Virtual. Lab Motion gives the required accuracy for any operating condition of the engine.
Tires have a significant impact on both the acoustic comfort in the car and on the external noise of car. LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics includes integrated modeling methods of tire noise, for example, finite element method, the method of semi-infinite element method, boundary element, time-frequency methods.
Using LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics Engineers can analyze the noise penetrating holes and body elements, caused by mechanical and acoustic loads from the light components, such as mufflers and the intake system.
Aerospace
LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics accurately predict the acoustic field in the cabin, taking into account the transmission of sound vibrations to the structure itself as well as by air. LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics allows manufacturers of aircraft engines to reduce engine noise to comply with increasingly stringent regulations of oversight and improving passenger comfort. Features aeroacoustics solve the problem of noise arising around the jet engine, or noise generated by the fan blades. Technology analysis of random acoustic fields allow us to calculate the behavior of the fuselage under the action of the surface pressure of the random field.
industrial equipment
Noise level becomes one of the main problems in the production areas. Enacted government regulations that should ensure that workers are not exposed to unacceptable levels of noise. LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics helps professionals to reduce the noise level of industrial equipment such as compressors, pumps, electrical transformers and other products.
Household appliances and office electronics
Manufacturers of consumer goods used LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics to minimize noise levels of such products as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, microwave ovens or power. Manufacturers of acoustic systems and mobile phones using LMS Virtual.Lab Acoustics to optimize the sound quality of their products.
applications:
LMS Virtual.Lab Boundary Element Acoustics: the boundary element method
LMS Virtual.Lab Advanced Numerical Acoustics: advanced numerical methods
LMS Virtual.Lab Structural Noise Radiation: radiation noise design
LMS Virtual.Lab Numerical Engine Acoustics: Acoustics Engine
LMS Virtual. Lab Random Vibro-Acoustics: vibro-acoustic modeling of random parameters
Aero-Acoustic Modeling: aeroacoustics
LMS Virtual.Lab Interior Acoustics for NASTRAN: internal speakers on the basis of NASTRAN
Inverse Numerical Acoustics: Inverse
Multi-layer Trim Acoustics: sandwich panels
modules:
Mesh Coarsening: vacuum grid
Cavity Meshing: meshing the internal volume
Mesh Based Design simulation based on grid
Mesh Editing: editing grid
Mesh Morphing: the transformation grid
Path and Modal Contribution Analysis: analysis of modes of transmission and modal contribution
Load Identification Analysis: identification of loads
Panel Contribution Analysis: analysis of the contribution of panels
High Speed BEM Solver: High-solver for the boundary element method
Acoustics x-node Multiprocessing Solver: multiprocessor acoustic x-node solver
Modification Prediction: forecasting the impact of changes
Optimization: Optimization
LMS Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration
Package LMS Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration produces is unparalleled parameter calculation of noise and vibration at the full model car or airplane. Package accelerates the creation of complete system models and greatly improves the simulation speed. It is also possible to identify the location of the main sources of noise and vibration. Evaluation is carried out design options within a few minutes with a quick overview of the many alternatives. Such opportunities are the result of more than 20 years of global technological leadership.
While it is relatively easy to predict performance at the component level, most of the problems associated with noise and vibration levels are manifested not only in the entire system. Experience shows, however, that the creation of comprehensive prediction models is a tedious and complicated process that does not always lead to results that correspond to reality. How quickly and reliably synthesize models at the system level? How to accurately predict the most critical sources of noise and vibration and quickly find the most suitable design modifications?
A structured approach to design, including the noise and vibration
NVH characteristics of the vehicle largely depends on various stresses to which it is subjected to the design and resulting from complex interactions between multiple components and connections. Therefore, the correct approach would be to design, taking into account noise and vibration in the shape optimization of the vehicle as a complete system. From the earliest stages of concept development, LSM Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration carries vibroakusticheskimi assessment models of the whole system. The app covers all the critical steps in the process to systematically improve the vibro-acoustic performance of the whole structure.
Opportunity to achieve the required levels of noise and vibration
LSM Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration allows teams to evaluate the vibroacoustic behavior of several variants of the vehicle structure. Implemented in the application a unique hybrid approach to numerical simulation reasonably combines finite element modeling with those obtained during the experimental testing of models. Industry-standard solvers to quickly and accurately perform numerical experiments, and specialized postprocessing tools provide users with immediate feedback regarding the response of vibro-acoustic and vibration transmission paths.
Special solution for hybrid simulation
The package LSM Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration has the whole range of tools to create a system-level models based on subsystems and components, as well as opportunities for importing and adapting existing CAD-elements and blocks. During the development of the individual components and connections can be gradually upgraded or modified using the latest technology transformation. Hybrid system models that are based on virtual and empirically obtained data allow you to perform at high speed launches accurate numerical experiments from the early stage of development.
Formation of real load conditions
Load reliably reflect the actual loading - is the main factor vibroacoustic accurate forecasting. LSM Virtual. Lab Noise and Vibration provides maximum flexibility to play loads and setting points of their application to the design. The application can work with any type of data of the dynamic load, regardless of whether they are derived from sensors or calculated on the basis of kinematic effects or reactions.
Clear and easily interpretable results
LSM Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration provides a wide range of visualization tools and analysis that is specifically designed for the design based on vibro-acoustic performance. These parameters postprocessing data allow users to quickly explore ways of propagation of vibrations and effectively evaluate the contribution to the noise and vibration of individual parts of the system or the vehicle.
Effective design debugging
LSM Virtual.Lab Noise and Vibration is specifically designed for efficient processing and optimization of the design in terms of its vibro-acoustic behavior. The application contains easy to use tools to quickly perform design modifications that allows engineers to assess a few minutes the noise and vibration of characteristic of any of the design options, numerous alternatives to quickly view and apply optimization algorithms to find the best solutions.
applications:
LMS Virtual.Lab NVH Response Analysis: vibroacoustic analysis
LMS Virtual.Lab System-Level NVH Response Analysys: vibroacoustic analysis at the system level
LMS Virtual.Lab System-Level NVH Response Analysis for NASTRAN: vibroacoustic analysis at the system level for NASTRAN
LMS Virtual.Lab Load Analysis and Contribution Analysis: analysis of loads and partial contributions to the reaction
LMS Virtual.Lab Model Validation: model validation
Additional features:
Load Identification Analysis: Identification of loads
Path and Modal Contribution: Analysis of transmission routes and modal components
Panel Contribution Analysis: An analysis of the contribution of panel
Modification prediction: Forecasting modifications
Mesh Morphing: Transformation grid
Optimization: Optimization
LMS Virtual.Lab Durability
Package LMS Virtual.Lab Durability allows engineers to predict the critical from the standpoint of fatigue fracture of construction sites and to predict the corresponding resource components and systems. Merges the dynamic loads acting on the components, data of mechanical stresses generated automatically based on the results of structural analysis of finite element meshes and fatigue characteristics of materials. Specialized data postprocessing of estimation durability allows engineers to define critical zonyponyat main cause fatigue problems and to quickly evaluate multiple design options. LMS software has made analysis of the fatigue life and life at the system level possible and feasible.
One of the most urgent tasks for the experts on longevity is undoubtedly reliable design components and systems that do not have excess reserves. Operation of system components with insufficient margin durability may cause permanent damage and life-threatening situations people. Furthermore, claim negatively influence the perception of the product on the market. Currently stages development activities significantly reduced, and on a single platform creates more design options. Manufacturers use new lightweight and environmentally friendly materials, and decentralization of responsibility for development compels manufacturers and suppliers to participate more actively in the process of product analysis.
The transition from the understanding of longevity ...
Shortening of the design and improvement of quality requirements forced to increase the limit of traditional tests and the fatigue life of the resource. The only alternative would be the evaluation and optimization of the fatigue life on the virtual model prior to physical testing. Just a few years ago, a preliminary assessment of the fatigue life at the component level takes a week, and at the system level - months, if possible at all. Study on various options to optimize fatigue life and resource structure was simply unthinkable. The only possibility was expensive laboratory finishing products at the end of the design phase.
real solutions to ...
Generalizing the whole experience of collaboration with research institutes and major customers, LMS integrated finite-element approach (FE), a multi-component modeling (Multibody Simulation), testing and prediction of fatigue life (Fatigue-Life Prediction) program durability analysis and resource LMS Virtual.Lab Durability. This revolutionary solution allows users to quickly explore and optimize the strength and fatigue life of different design options, both at the component level and at the level systems at a time when you can make a positive change in the project. LMS Virtual.Lab Durability program produces rapid and accurate assessment of the fatigue life and its specialized capabilities to handle the results provide information on critical skill areas of design.
Automobiles and land vehicles more than a decade, LMS delivers advanced software for modeling and fatigue life testing solutions for most automotive equipment manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as a large number of vehicle manufacturers.
When the focus is on suspension joints, steering tie rods, assistive devices or elements Caliper steering system, LMS Virtual.Lab Durability carefully monitors the performance of the resource each participating member of the chassis. Efficient and reliable procedures are easily controlled, providing greater opportunities for the characterization of welds and access all the simulation.
Affects the rate at which LMS Virtual.Lab Durability assessing the fatigue life of the body structure, cladding panels, traverse and doors, as well as roof hatches, latches and locks. Application of LMS Virtual.Lab Durability also ensures high accuracy analysis of spot welds.
Extended system of numerical prediction of fatigue life can also be used to separate parts of the engine and transmission components. Among the parts and elements that can be effectively optimized by LMS Virtual.Lab Durability, can be called the motor support bracket, the support portions of a transmission and exhaust passage.
Aerospace
From LMS Virtual.Lab Durability is possible to predict the fatigue life of mechanical systems such as the chassis, control mechanisms, slat guides and other important sites. Stress concentration points are determined based on a combination of local loads, allowing the problem to evaluate the fatigue life and life long before prototyping. A wide variety of methods for the detection of weaknesses and fatigue life assessment.
industrial equipment
In the case of industrial economic efficiency depends on critical parts, constantly under the influence of large, dynamic multi-axis loads. It is possible to effectively optimize any metal parts working under the influence of cyclic dynamic loads. From LMS Virtual.Lab Durability can accurately assess the fatigue life of rotor support large wind power plants or members cranes installed on industrial trucks.
applications:
LMS Virtual.Lab Component Fatigue: Fatigue characteristics of the components
LMS Virtual.Lab Component Strength and Fatigue for NASTRAN: Strength and fatigue performance of components for NASTRAN
LMS Virtual.Lab System-Level Fatigue: fatigue performance at the system level
LMS Virtual.Lab System-Level Strength and Fatigue for NASTRAN: Strength and fatigue performance at the system level for NASTRAN
Additional modules:
Seam Welds Modeling - Spot Welds Modeling: Modeling of welds - modeling of spot welds
Mesh Based Design: Modeling based on the grid
Mesh Morphing: Transformation grid
LMS TecWare Load Data Processing: Processing of loads
Drivers MSC.NASTRAN Analysis Driver: Driver for ANSYS analysis
Optimization: Optimization
MSC.ADAMS to LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Convertor: Converter from MSC.ADAMS in LMS Virtual.Lab
LMS CDTire - LMS Hybrid Road: road conditions modeling tool LMS Hybrid Road
LMS Virtual.Lab Motion
LMS Virtual.Lab Motion package provides a complete integrated solution for numerical simulation of realistic movements and stresses in mechanical systems. Engineers at the opportunity to quickly analyze and optimize the behavior of their mechanical structures in real conditions to even before a physical prototype testing to ensure that the design will behave as expected. Oriented application model templates and capabilities of numerical simulation reveal another dimension of the effectiveness of the virtual prototyping.
Improved product quality
One of the most challenging tasks for specialists was to ensure compliance with the dynamic characteristics of the specifications. They must make sure that a large number of components will interact and function as intended in the real world with gravity and friction. Virtual modeling should give correct answers with the desired degree of accuracy, and in time to be in the process of development remained able to make adjustments. Best solutions were those that can be adapted to different stages of the development process. It is also essential that these solutions allowed us to estimate the dynamics of motion specifications with all the system requirements, including durability, noise and vibration.
Simulation of behavior in the wild
LMS Virtual.Lab Motion package designed specifically to model the real motion of mechanical systems and loads them. It is often effective methods for rapid creation and debugging of multi-models, effective reuse of CAD models and finite element models, as well as rapid prototyping to assess the technical characteristics of a large number of alternative designs. Professionals can use it scalable model for conceptual studies of kinematics in the early stages of development, combined with the results of the test and produce a more detailed assessment at later stages. Motion simulation results can be used in the subsequent analysis for the implementation of LMS Virtual.Lab multiparametric optimization.
Cars and ground transportation
Package LMS Virtual.Lab Motion offers developers of the time groups of vehicles possible, ensuring the formation of a specialized environment for efficient modeling, testing and usover provement of the suspension, transmission, body parts, trim, and other complex mechanisms of automobiles. From the earliest stages of concept development professionals can adjust and optimize the suspension elements to match the specified ride and handling characteristics, to analyze the dynamic properties of the new engine designs and predict the fatigue loads on components and systems, or to assess the level of noise and vibration. From LMS Virtual. Lab Motion can also simulate the dynamic performance of agricultural, construction and terrain vehicles in dangerous conditions. With this package increases driving comfort and security constraints defined without risk to people and equipment.
Aerospace
From initial sketches to the control surfaces of the full simulation of the wing flaps and slats, chassis or door systems, and advanced process modeling to aircraft landing, etc. Package LMS Virtual.Lab Motion allows Aircraft observe the most stringent requirements of the functional specifications for the safety, reliability and stability. LMS Virtual.Lab Motion also allows to evaluate the dynamic characteristics of space equipment, such as launchers and satellites, a wide range of very heavy duty.
industrial equipment
For manufacturers of industrial equipment such as looms, filling or packaging lines, hoists, cranes and robots, plays an essential role to ensure maximum return on investment. From LMS Virtual.Lab Motion can play higher speeds, more accurate representation of movement, providing higher system reliability. For power tools, such as drills or circular saws, modeling allows engineers to critically analyze the levels of stress on components, vibration and reliability.
Home and office electronics
Modeling the dynamics of rotating machinery for precision mechanics improves reliability of fax machines and printers, CD-players, hard drives and high-speed DVD-drives. LMS Virtual.Lab Motion also allows professionals to manage the dynamics and further reduce operating noise and vibration appliances, despite the steady increase in speeds.
applications:
LMS Virtual.Lab Standard Motion: standard solver
LMS Virtual.Lab Powertrain Motion: Modeling power plant
LMS Virtual.Lab Suspension Motion: modeling of the suspension
LMS Virtual.Lab Full Vehicle Motion: full vehicle model
LMS Virtual.Lab Gear Motion: modeling gear
LMS Virtual.Lab Track Motion: Modeling crawler
Additional modules:
CAD interfaces
Interfaces control systems and hydraulic systems (Control & Hydraulics Interfaces)
Establishment of management systems and hydraulic systems (Controls & Hydraulics)
Linearization and eigenvectors (Linearization & Eigenvectors)
Contact interaction models CAD (CAD Contact)
Swept volume (Swept Volume)
Transfer kinematics of CATIA V5 (CATIA V5 Kinematics Transfer)
Creating a model of cable systems (Cable Modeling)
Currency MSC.ADAMS models in LMS Virtual.Lab Motion (MSC.ADAMS to LMS Virtual.Lab Motion Convertor)
Elastic body (Flexible Bodies)
Recovery stress (Stress Recovery)
Module automatically create substructures (Automatic Substructuring)
Structural analysis of the components (Component Structural Analysis)
interface Ventil
Shock (Shock Absorber)
Standard bus (Standard Tire), including the creation interface standard tires (Standard Tire Interface)
Aerodynamic element (Aerodynamics Element)
Batch solver (Motion Batch Solver (Single/4/8/16 Solution))
Sensitivity analysis design (Design Sensitivity Analysis)
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