Strength analysis system APM FEM for KOMPAS-3D
Strength analysis system APM FEM for KOMPAS-3D
APM FEM is a strength analysis system designed to work in the interface of the Russian CAD system KOMPAS-3D.
The APM FEM product is registered in the Register of Russian Computer Programs and Databases .
The main goal of the APM FEM system is to enable the designer, already at the initial stages of design, to make correct and informed design decisions using the constructed 3D models. This undoubtedly improves quality and saves time spent on product development, which means it makes it competitive!
Typical objects for calculation are parts and assemblies: rods, lugs, stops, brackets, angles, levers, body parts, support elements, etc. For such parts and assemblies, it is important to QUICKLY assess the strength of elements with possible optimization of the design, using the associative connection of the geometric and calculation models.
Starting with version 22 of the APM FEM system, the product is divided into two configurations with the code names “Basic” and “Professional”. They will further develop in parallel, increasing their capabilities! The “Basic” version (the successor to previous versions of APM FEM) is intended for use in design departments, and the “Professional” version - in design departments! The first “Professional” version differs from the “Basic” one in that it contains some possibilities for calculations in a nonlinear formulation, the calculation of non-stationary thermal conductivity.
Main steps when performing the calculation:
- Preparing a 3D model for strength calculations (simplification of geometry);
- Analysis and setting of boundary conditions (loading, fastening);
- Automatic generation of a finite element mesh on a 3D model;
- Selecting the required calculation type and setting its parameters;
- Carrying out calculations;
- Viewing the results obtained and analyzing the values of the main design characteristics (stresses, safety factors, displacements, etc.);
- Carrying out modification of the model based on the results of calculations (changes in geometry/material);
- Repeated calculation analysis to confirm the performance of the product.
In addition to the basic capabilities of the product, additional functionality (options) is available :
- Calculation of surface models (shells)
The option is included in the basic delivery of the product and allows you to calculate surface models created in KOMPAS-3D. In this case, meshes of plate finite elements are used
- Topology optimization
The option is purchased separately and allows you to carry out design calculations in order to determine the optimal distribution of material to improve the mass-stiffness characteristics of the product
APM CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Calculation of surface models (shells)
DIRECTLY IN THE WORKING WINDOW KOMPAS-3D it is possible to: - Set boundary conditions (restraints and external loads).
- Establish the necessary types of contacts and connections between parts in assemblies.
- Automatically generate a finite element mesh for a 3D model (with both constant and variable partitioning steps required for models with complex geometric transitions).
- Select the required type of calculation and perform it.
- Visualize different types of results for further analysis and preparation of a text report."
- Set boundary conditions (restraints and external loads).
- Establish the necessary types of contacts and connections between parts in assemblies.
- Automatically generate a finite element mesh for a 3D model (with both constant and variable partitioning steps required for models with complex geometric transitions).
- Select the required type of calculation and perform it.
- Visualize different types of results for further analysis and preparation of a text report."
APM FEM allows you to: Static calculation.
Calculation of stability.
Calculation of natural frequencies (resonance) and vibration modes.
Topological optimization.
Calculation of the problem of stationary thermal conductivity.
Calculation of non-stationary thermal conductivity (in the PROF package).
Calculation of the thermoelasticity problem (with combined static and thermal calculations).
Nonlinear calculation, namely taking into account physical and geometric, as well as general nonlinearity (in the PROF package).
Topological optimization.
Calculation of stability.
Calculation of natural frequencies (resonance) and vibration modes.
Topological optimization.
Calculation of the problem of stationary thermal conductivity.
Calculation of non-stationary thermal conductivity (in the PROF package).
Calculation of the thermoelasticity problem (with combined static and thermal calculations).
Nonlinear calculation, namely taking into account physical and geometric, as well as general nonlinearity (in the PROF package).
Topological optimization.
ADVANTAGES OF APM FEM:- Single core and interface KOMPAS-3D.
- For both the geometric and computational models, the KOMPAS-3D interface ensures simplicity and ease of user work.
- The system works directly with the KOMPAS-3D geometric model, without using third-party formats, which reduces the likelihood of errors.
- Integration with the full-featured CAE system APM WinMachine .
- Technical support and qualified assistance on all issues from the Russian development
- Single core and interface KOMPAS-3D.
- For both the geometric and computational models, the KOMPAS-3D interface ensures simplicity and ease of user work.
- The system works directly with the KOMPAS-3D geometric model, without using third-party formats, which reduces the likelihood of errors.
- Integration with the full-featured CAE system APM WinMachine .
- Technical support and qualified assistance on all issues from the Russian development
