ALGOR V21 Upgrades FEA Spectrum

By DE Editors

ALGOR, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA) announced that its latest, finite element analysis (FEA) software release, ALGOR V21, upgrades the entire spectrum of FEA: modeling, solution, and results evaluation and presentation.

V21 provides ALGOR users with increased power, flexibility, and ease-of-use for simulating engineering analyses of product designs. New and improved features include a behind-the-scenes representation of the CAD model (called "virtual CAD" modeling layer) and meshing algorithms for better mesh matching and automatic contact in complex assemblies; calculation of mass transfer due to diffusion in 3-D transient analysis; full 3-D display of 2-D axisymmetric and planar model results (using rotation or thickness values); and enhanced reporting capabilities including a WYSIWYG dialog.

A few of the other highlights include inclusion of Kubotek USA's (Marlborough, MA) KeyCreator CAD software, which was recently announced; support for CoCreate OneSpace Modeling 2007; cyclic symmetry constraints in linear static stress analysis; phase change in transient heat transfer analysis; fracture mechanics to simulate crack propagation in structures; Duncan-Chang material model for soils; and automated nonlinear analysis settings.

The new and improved features of V21 enhance and expand ALGOR's wide range of simulation capabilities including static stress and Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) with linear and nonlinear material models, linear dynamics, steady-state and transient heat transfer, steady and unsteady fluid flow, electrostatics and full multiphysics. All analysis capabilities are available within FEMPRO, ALGOR's easy-to-use single user interface.

Visit ALGOR to view its webinar, What's New Featuring V21.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.