Product category:
FEA and structural analysis software
News Release from: Algor | Subject: Algor V16.1
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 30 December 2004
Upgrade for finite element anlysis
software
Algor V16.1 features all-new parametric, structured meshing tools for 2 and 3D FEA model creation and expanded CFD capabilities.
Algor V16.1 features all-new parametric, structured meshing tools for 2 and 3D FEA model creation and expanded CFD capabilities, including: fan effects; multiple, independent fluids in a single analysis; gravity loads in flow through porous media analyses; and particle tracking "Algor V16.1's parametric, structured meshing tools allow me to conveniently and quickly modify a structured mesh when working with complex, 3D models", said Bill King of in-Finite Solutions, in Eagle, Idaho
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Jan 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Software on show in Orlando
Algor will demonstrate its latest design, analysis and simulation software at the seventh annual SolidWorks World 2005 Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Analysis tools on show in China
Algor V16.1 will be demonstrated at the fifth annual Solid Edge Asia Pacific Reseller Conference, being held from 21st to 24th February 2005 in Hainan Island, China.
"This provides a significant time savings when modifying hand-built FEA models".
"The new CFD options increase our productivity in fluid dynamics by at least 20%", said Mathias C Landgraf, Managing Director of Speedy Engineering in Immenstaad, Germany.
"As an example, the ability to define a fan as an object is intriguing - everyone understands the concept immediately and the FEA model setup is a snap".
Further reading
GUI with right-click functionality
Algor introduces industry first graphical user interface with right-click functionality across entire software line.
FEA role in space station experiments
How NASA requirements for high strength in combination with low weight, maximum volume and a short design time forced Orbitec to turn to FEA from Algor
"The object-oriented Algor Fempro interface makes FEA models more transparent, helps us to finish projects faster and keeps us ahead of the competition".
"Algor V16.1's new parametric meshing tools allow users to generate 2 and 3D structured meshes faster and then more easily consider possible design changes", said Algor Product Manager, Bob Williams, "while the new fluid flow capabilities in V16.1 allow users to perform more complex CFD simulations and then gain a better understanding of the flow patterns developing in or around their products".
Algor V16.1 also includes: an API for reading Algor results and using the automatic 3D meshing tools; improved centralised Algor file format for increased speed; direct CAD/CAE data exchange with KeyCreator; PV/Designer functionality for automatically building models of pressure vessels and intersecting pipes within Fempro; improved robustness of the weight, centre of gravity and mass moment of inertia utility; improved contact along edges for linear static stress analyses; and improved heat transfer analysis capabilities.
These include: support for parallel processors for body-to-body radiation; and support for multiple surface-based loads.
Improved Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) capabilities encompass: contact diagnostic probes for identifying areas of possible convergence difficulty; added support for surface-based load on shell elements; added support for a user-defined flexural modulus in composite elements; and improved support for determining rubber material data with the curve-fitting utility.
Improved results evaluation and presentation capabilities include: the ability to display sliced models using transparency; automatic capping of surfaces created by slice planes; improved ability to save presentations; and much more.
A free learning session on Algor V16.1 can be found on the Algor website.
• Algor: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
