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Numerical simulation of non-linear structural response of mechanical components in  industrial environment is the major application domain of Apex Technologies. Extensive experience gathered  during many years of real life simulations by means of non-linear implicit finite element code,   have created the quality gap  between Apex Technologies and other consultancy companies. Very often,  to perform  all the complex modelisation tasks, particular application-specific features are required.  Using internally developed code for the main activity is a part of te company strategy, which permits to respond quickly to the client needs, and to maintain the leading position of the company in the non-linear simulation consulting business.

 

 

Main features of FEM Server:

Efficient three-dimensional contact algorithm
Large displacements, rotations and strains
Material models based on advanced theories
Simple element types
Robust non-linear iteration algorithms
Most advanced parallel solver technology based on domain decomposition
Extenesively used and validated in real life simulations
Pre and post-processing by major commercial systems

 

 

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Bending of subway inter-wagon connecting rubber floor

 

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Automotive seal assembly

 

Non-exhaustive list of applications:

Static and dynamic rigidity of suspention components
Stress distribution calculations
Fracture mechanics analysis
Multi-step stamping and forming simulations
Prestressed modal and harmonic response analysis
Heat build-up in non-linear components

 

 

   Last modification : 11-01-03