Meshless Finite Element
with ALTAIR SIMSOLID
By performing structural analyses on fully featured CAD assemblies within minutes, Altair SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts.
It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive, and error-prone tasks performed in a conventional structural simulation.
Multiple design scenarios can be simulated quickly under real-life conditions. Early CAD models, in any common format, can be used. Altair SimSolid tolerance of imprecise geometry means that, unlike CAD-embedded simulation tools, there is no need to simplify complex geometries before analyzing designs.
WHY SIMSOLID?
Eliminate Geometry Simplification
SimSolid’s unique technology totally eliminates geometry simplification and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise extensive and error-prone tasks done in traditional structural analysis.
Analyze Complex and Large Assemblies
Conceived to analyze complex parts or large assemblies not practical with traditional FEA, SimSolid excels faced with ragged contact surfaces having both gaps and overlapping geometry.
Get Results in Seconds to Minutes
SimSolid is fast, having solution times measured in seconds to minutes, typically, on a standard PC, enabling comparison between multiple design scenarios quickly and accurately.
Multiple design scenarios
Multiple design scenarios can be simulated quickly under real-life conditions. Early CAD models, in any common format, can be used.
Capabilities
Solutions
Modal
Linear Statics
Nonlinear Statics (contact, material, geometrical)
Fatigue
Frequency Response
Linear Transient
Random Response
Thermal
Thermal-Stress
Global-local
Prestressed and Sequential Analysis
Inertia Relief
Bolt Pretension
Linear Superposition
Linearized Stresses
Materials
Isotropic
Orthotropic
Elastoplastic
Rigid
Fluid Bodies
User Extensible
Connections
Auto-connections
Bonded, Sliding, and Seperation with Friction
Bolts
Spot Welds
Solid Seam Welds
Bushings
Rivets
Virtual Connections
Adhesives
Joints
Results
Contours and Animations
Displacement, Stress, Strain, Velocity, Acceleration, ERP
Frequency and Mode Shapes
XY Plots
Modal Participation Factors
Forces: Reaction, Contacts, Bolts, and Welds
Safety Factors
Contact Responses
Strain Energy Density
Total Strain Energy
8 Benchmarks
To prove SimSolid Accurate!
Ian Symington, Engineering analysis and Simulation expert of NAFEMS, investigated the accuracy of Altair SimSolid through a series of 8 analysis benchmarks
Testimonials
Altair SIMSOLID Walkthrough
For this overview, Tony Abbey says he was was able to explore design configurations very rapidly—and this prompted further exploration into alternative configurations such as an integral fitting.
Altair SimSolid Review
SimSolid – When it comes to simulation, large assemblies cause some serious headaches for those looking to perform efficient analyses. We explore Altair’s product which offers a unique solution to an age-old problem
SimSolid Faster than FEA, Just as Accurate. What’s Not to Like?
It’s no fun to get a part or assembly ready for simulation. You have to spend hours eliminating details that, if left in, would choke the solver with a ridiculous number of tiny elements. It’s tedious and time consuming. Then you request..
Certified Panorama Thanks to Simulation
Cutting costs and design times for largescale, complex lightweight structures.
Solution times measured in seconds to minutes
1183 assembly parts
12 min simulation setup
30 seconds solve on 4 CPU
