Product category:
FEA and structural analysis software
News Release from: Abaqus | Subject: DDAM for Abaqus
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 April 2005
FEA addon supports dynamic design
analysis method
DDAM for Abaqus is an addon customisation for Abaqus that supports the dynamic design analysis method (DDAM).
DDAM for Abaqus is an addon customisation for Abaqus that supports the dynamic design analysis method (DDAM) Developed by the US Navy, the DDAM is an analytical procedure that has been used for over 30 years to help validate the design of shock-sensitive equipment and structures for naval applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Software chosen to anticipate customer needs
Cambric is implementing realistic simulation technology from Simulia to enhance collaboration with its customers and improve the process of evaluating accurate product performance.
FEA software cuts development times
Abaqus 6.8 provides improved capabilities in modelling and results visualisation, structural analysis, composites failure, general contact, computing performance and multiphysics.
Compliance standards for DDAM analysis are maintained by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Advanced simulation for underwater explosion and other structural and acoustics analyses have opened new approaches to the daunting simulation of shipboard shock response.
DDAM for Abaqus is an interactive application that allows marine engineers to perform the DDAM using Abaqus.
The software provides DDAM-specific input forms through a graphical user interface as well as specialised DDAM output data.
Engineers can also use DDAM for Abaqus in batch mode to easily repeat DDAM analysis on different models and to automate the creation of reports needed for design review.
"DDAM for Abaqus rounds out the Abaqus product line as a comprehensive solution for marine structural design analysis", commented Ken Short, Vice President of Marketing at Abaqus "With the help of key customers, we have created a tool focused on the needs of the DDAM practitioner that offers unprecedented ease of use when compared with traditional DDAM approaches".
As part of a wider initiative to highlight the benefits of using Abaqus as a foundation for analysis automation projects, DDAM for Abaqus is provided free-of-charge to Abaqus users.
Additional information on DDAM for Abaqus may be found on the Abaqus website, including instructions on how Abaqus users can download DDAM for Abaqus.
• Abaqus: 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
