Simcenter 3D for structural simulation solution guide

This nine-page solution guide describes the structural finite element solutions in Simcenter 3D, all powered by the Simcenter Nastran solver. It explains how the products build on each other, from the Simcenter 3D Structures bundle up to advanced nonlinear and parallel processing add-ons, and closes with capability charts.

What the document covers

• Simcenter 3D Structures: the Engineering Desktop combined with Simcenter Nastran Basic for linear statics, normal modes, buckling and basic heat transfer
• Simcenter Nastran Basic features such as design sensitivity, basic nonlinear, composites and shared memory parallel processing, with optional linear dynamics, rotor dynamics, optimisation, aeroelastic and vibroacoustic capabilities
• Simcenter Nastran Multistep Nonlinear (SOL 401 and SOL 402): hyperelastic, elastoplastic and creep material models, large deformation, post-buckling and detailed contact options
• Simcenter Nastran DMP for distributed memory parallel solving of large models
• Co-simulation of structural, thermal and flow physics, and meshes and loads that stay associated with the design geometry
• Industry use cases for aerospace, automotive and off-highway vehicles, marine, electronics and consumer goods

Who it is for

Structural analysts and CAE engineers who need linear and nonlinear stress, stability and modal analysis, and simulation managers planning which Simcenter Nastran capabilities their team needs.