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Altair SimSolid®: Fast and Accurate Meshless Structural Simulation for Large Assemblies

Altair SimSolid® introduces a new technology that simulates structures without the need for finite element mesh generation. Structural simulation is prepared directly on the CAD geometry without geometric simplification—enabling users of all skill levels to perform analyses in seconds instead of hours.

Supporting virtually all types of analyses demanded by the industry, SimSolid is the ideal software to assist in decision-making and validation throughout the product development process.

 

 

 


SUCCESS STORIES

 

MFX do Brasil

SimSolid vs OptiStruct Comparison for Offshore Reel Design

This work presents a comparative study between finite elements—using OptiStruct—and the meshless method of SimSolid for offshore reels used in the installation, transportation, and storage of umbilicals.

 

TechnipFMC

Case Studies at TechnipFMC with Altair SimSolid

This work presents six case studies at TechnipFMC with Altair SimSolid: comparison with finite elements, concept design, bolted connection analysis, large assembly analysis, structural optimization, and complex assembly analyses.

 

SENAI CIMATEC

OD OBN Project – Structural Challenges

This success story presents the structural challenges using SimSolid for the analysis of an advanced system for on-demand ocean bottom node (OD OBN) seismic monitoring and oil and gas reservoir tracking.

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TESTIMONIALS

 

TechnipFMC

Hugo Gama dos Santos, Engineering Consultant

Check out TechnipFMC's testimonial on how SimSolid has played a crucial role in engineering operations in the oil and gas sector.

 

SENAI CIMATEC

Valter Beal, Technical Leader of Mechanical and Industrial Projects

Check out Senai Cimatec's testimonial and discover valuable insights on the effective use of SimSolid in the energy industry.

 

MFX do Brasil

Roberta Spinelli, Structural Engineer

Find out how Altair's technical support has been and learn more about the use of our solutions at MFX do Brasil.

 

MFX do Brasil

Leonardo Cardoso de Freitas, Structural Engineer

Find out how Altair's technical support has been and learn more about the use of our solutions at MFX do Brasil.


SUPPORTING MATERIALS

NAFEMS_SimSolid

BENCHMARK - NAFEMS

In this article, SimSolid® was put to the test through benchmarks, comparing it with the finite element method, conducted by NAFEMS (National Agency for Finite Element Methods and Standards).

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SIMSOLID® OVERVIEW

The SimSolid® Overview material addresses the use of this powerful technology, exposing its mathematical foundations, computational implementation, and comparison between numerical methods.

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VERIFICATION MANUAL - ALTAIR

VERIFICATION MANUAL

The Verification Manual for SimSolid®—the fastest and most accurate software on the market—aims to demonstrate the accuracy of this software compared to analytical models.

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LIVRO: The Method of External Finite Element Approximations

BOOK: The Method of External Finite Element Approximations

For those seeking a deeper understanding of SimSolid® technology, the book "The Method of External Finite Element Approximations" by Victor Apanovitch (software developer) contains mathematical foundations on the method of external finite element approximations.

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TRAINING

 

Introduction to Altair® SimSolid®

The training will cover the key features of Altair SimSolid, enabling users to perform linear analyses with a focus on:

  • Processing geometry and connections;
  • Applying different loads and boundary conditions;
  • Configuring modal and linear analyses;
  • Obtaining simulation results in minutes or seconds.
 

Advanced Topics of Altair® SimSolid®

The advanced SimSolid training is the ideal opportunity for you to perform structural analyses, focusing on three topics:

  • Nonlinear Analysis, addressing material, contact, and geometric nonlinearity.
  • Dynamic Analysis, where you will learn to create complex models and perform dynamic simulations to evaluate structural response to dynamic loads.
  • Fatigue Analysis, evaluating designs' fatigue resistance to ensure the structures' lifespan and reliability.

Theoretical Foundations of SimSolid, by Victor Apanovitch

 

SimSolid's computational engineering is based on the extension of the theory of external approximations. External approximations are a generalization of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in that:

  • Absolutely arbitrary geometric shapes can be used as "finite elements."
  • The basis functions that approximate the field of interest in the "element" can be an arbitrary class and are independent of the shape of the "element."
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APPLICATION VIDEOS

 

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