Femap 9.3 Announced, 1 in a Series

By DE Editors

UGS Corp. (Plano, TX) has released Version 9.3 of its Femap pre- and post-processor and FEA (finite element analysis) component of the UGS Velocity Series portfolio. Femap 9.3, says UGS, provides a significant increase in support of Nastran functionality as well as expanded user interface extensions and enhancements to modeling capabilities.

Femap 9.3 offers new methods of applying loads through data surfaces and bolt preload modeling. It supports a new dynamic design analysis method (DDAM) for shock spectrum analysis. It provides increased support for dynamics analysis, in particular complex modes and rotor dynamics, as well as substructuring using superelements, new linear contact options, and fluid modeling using the virtual mass fluid modeling.

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Among the new features are a composite lay-up modeling interface that facilitates set up of composite plies with interactive calculation of equivalent laminate properties and a new capability to expand geometric surfaces to solids.

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Version 9.3 offers expanded data surface capability to include 1-, 2- and 3D data surfaces, which enables you to transfer results data to another model for subsequent analysis Miscellaneous enhancements include the ability to access to API utilities through “Customer Tools” toolbar and additional post-process results control for contouring of partial models.

Shipments of Femap Version 9.3 will begin shortly. For further details, click here.

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