Simcenter Femap 2022.1 — Kinematic Joints

Simcenter Femap now provides support for advanced simulation methods, such as flexible body dynamics, using the Simcenter Nastran Multi-Step Nonlinear Kinematic solution, SOL 402. As a first step, kinematic joints have been added as Simulation Entities with the release of Simcenter Femap version 2022.1. Kinematic Joints connect two nodes and allow a certain relationship of relative motion or rotation between the two, depending on what type of joint is established. The types of Kinematic joints include revolute, inline, slider, spherical, cylindrical, and other highly specialized types, which can be used for the analysis of models containing moving parts, such as aerostructures, helicopters, deployable structures in space, gas turbines, and machine tools. The addition of drive loads as a new load type can be used to enforce displacements or rotations on kinematic joints. To accelerate the process of creating kinematic joints, Kinematic Connections have also been added, which are a type of entity unique to Simcenter Femap. Kinematic Connections allow you to establish how a kinematic joint will be connected to geometry or existing mesh of a model and are then expanded to the necessary nodes when a Simcenter Nastran input file is exported. #SimcenterFemap #EngineeringMeetsTomorrow #Simulation #FEA #CAE Learn more about Simcenter Femap: https://sie.ag/32emFlV ►SIMCENTER FEMAP FREE TRIAL: https://sie.ag/3nPOMAx ►JOIN THE COMMUNITY: https://community.sw.siemens.com FOLLOW US: ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/simcenterfemap ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/siemenssoftware ►LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siemenssoftware ►BLOG: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter Today's engineers develop smart products that integrate mechanical functions with electronics and controls, utilizing new materials and manufacturing methods and delivering new designs faster than ever before. To verify product performance, engineers have to use a Digital Twin approach, which enables a more predictive process for systems-driven product development. Leading engineering companies worldwide rely on Simcenter™ Femap™ to simulate performance of products in real-world environments. Simcenter Femap is part of the Simcenter™ portfolio, which uniquely combines system simulation, 3D CAE and test to help predict performance across critical attributes early and throughout the product lifecycle. By combining physics-based simulation with insights gained from data analytics, Simcenter helps engineers optimize, design, and deliver innovations with speed and confidence.