Evotech CAE | MSC Apex 'Course Bites' | Non-Linear FEA Solution Strategy

Here's another 'Course Bite' from our 'Intro to Non-Linear FEA with MSC Apex' online course.

Setting a modeling and solver strategy is important for all aspects of FEA, but generally more so for non-linear analysis.

Here we show some of the main aspects involved in ensuring a successful run. Non-linear FEA may lead to long run times, often with an unsatisfactory outcome at the end of the analysis.

During the course we'll take you through many techniques to ensure successful output.

These can range from initial linear solver verification, tailoring model size for optimal model fidelity, and means of increasing the scope of the structure, both in terms of assembly coverage and extent of non-linearity in the model.

We'll also give you the insight to troubleshoot a failed analysis, and what corrective steps to take.