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Femap
Finite element modeling and post processing (FEMAP) is an engineering analysis software tool that is create finite element models.Femap w/ NX NASTRAN
Femap w/ NX Nastran is a finite element (FE) solver for stress, vibration, buckling, structural failure, heat transfer, acoustics and aeroelasticity analyses.STAR-CCM+
STAR-CCM+ is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software.ADINA
ADINA Structures is a finite element analysis tool for solving linear and nonlinear structures problems experiencing static or dynamic conditions.Fibersim
Fibersim offers an end-to-end design and manufacturing software solution for composites.
Recent Articles
How do I download Simcenter STAR-CCM+?
Please follow these step-by-step instructions to download Simcenter STAR-CCM+: Login to the Siemens Support Center. Create an account if necessary. Select Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Click Downloads. Select the version you wish to download. It is highly ...Allocating CPU Resources on Compute Server
Problem Is there a way to assign cpu cores to a STAR-CCM+ job such that multiple job submissions do not overlap core assignment, or manually assign cpu cores for a session? Solution CPU binding constrains a simulation to run only on a particular set ...Connecting a Local Instance of STAR-CCM+ to a Remote License Server
Overview This article describes how to connect an instance of STAR-CCM+ on your local machine to a remote license server. This is a common occurrence if you use your local workstation for pre and post processing, while solving on a remote cluster or ...How do I restart the license server to reread an updated license file?
Overview This article provides step-by-step instructions for rereading a new or updated license file using lmutil (Linux) or lmtools (Windows). Instructions All normal license server functions can be managed using lmutil (Linux) or lmtools (Windows) ...Anisotropic Thermal Conductivity for Multi-Part and Multi-Layer Solid
Problem Statement A customer modeling anisotropic thermal conductivity in a composite panel skin layer using STAR-CCM+ multiphysics CFD code encountered a deprecated or legacy functionality when using a Multi-Part Solid or Multi-Layer Solid, as shown ...
Popular Articles
Inertia Relief in Femap w/ NX NASTRAN
Inertia Relief balances out the applied loads with equal and opposite accelerations, creating a state of static equilibrium and eliminating the need for constraints. Nick covers the topic of Inertial Relief in Femap w/ NX Nastran, including: What is ...Installing your STAR-CCM+ license for the first time
When you are installing STAR-CCM+ for the first time you will receive a license file with the name “License_cdlmd.txt”. Note, the license will be named “license.dat” if you download it from the Siemens license administration tab. The server line of ...Simulating Surface-to-Surface thermal radiation between objects in a vacuum environment
Problem This article describes how to set up Surface-to-Surface (S2S) radiation energy exchange between objects in a vacuum environment using STAR-CCM+ multi-physics CFD software. Specifically, a manufactured part (Hot_Box) is placed on top of a ...How do I get a webkey for Femap products?
Please click on the link here. This will take you to the appropriate Siemens PLM Software website for creating a webkey account for Femap. Click “Create Account” Since you are licensing Femap, click on the “Femap” link under “Exceptions” The next ...Getting Started with Femap
Welcome to the Getting Started with Femap tutorial series In this tutorial, we'll use Femap to go through the steps of creating and setting up a finite element model, analyzing it with NX Nastran, and reviewing the results. Why did we create this ...