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News Release from: Algor | Subject: Algor V18
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 October 2005
Analysis and simulation capabilities
expanded
Algor V18 features expanded capabilities for linear static stress analysis, mechanical event simulation and fluid flow analysis.
Algor V18 features expanded capabilities for linear static stress analysis (optimised for 64bit operating systems), mechanical event simulation (new Arruda-Boyce and Blatz-Ko hyperelastic material models and Mooney-Rivlin, Ogden, Arruda-Boyce, Blatz-Ko and Hyperfoam finite-strain viscoelastic material models) and fluid flow analysis (automatic modelling of the fluid medium and a new segregate steady solver for faster runtimes) New presentation enhancements include the display of results on isosurfaces, coloured, 3D streamlines and particle tracking with size control and the ability to export results to VRML files
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The 64bit optimisation is part of a significant expansion of the hardware platforms supported by all of our Algor solvers, which when complete in 2005, will include 32 and 64bit support for Windows and Linux and the first platform in our support for Unix workstations".
"This expanded hardware support will allow users to analyse larger, more complex models faster than ever", said Algor Product Manager, Bob Williams.
"Additionally, the new nonlinear material models allow for the consideration of a wider range of materials - especially rubbers and foams, while the new fluid medium modelling option allows CAD users to more easily gain access to our expansive suite of CFD tools".
"With the release of Algor V18, fluid models are now a snap to create", said Independent Contractor James A Britch, PE.
"Model the structure in your 3D CAD package, then select the fluid modelling option in Algor Fempro and simply define whether the fluid is internal or external".
"Algor then automatically creates the fluid model as a new part and matches the mesh to the structural elements".
"I have been using Algor V18 for a month and have been extremely pleased", said Marc A Meadows, PE, of Meadows Analysis and Design.
"The 64bit optimisation is excellent".
"I look forward to the increased performance on my new 64bit computer".
"The mouse customisation is another great tool as I spend a lot of time switching between applications and this feature eliminates the need to change the operation of buttons and the wheel every time".
"I am also looking forward to the new VRML export options because my customers have requested this capability".
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