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		<title>Simufact Forming 2022: Up to 4x speed-up with new parallelisation method for FV simulations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Upgrade to Simufact Forming 2022 and benefit from a new parallelisation method for finite volume simulations, improvements to cutting and damage modelling and modernisation of the GUI. Many enhancements within the new version provide more usability, efficiency and productivity to your forming process simulation. The following top highlights are available in the new release of ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>FEA Modeling Guidelines &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finite element modeling in many ways is more like an art than a science since the quality of the results is dependent upon the quality of your model. One of the more common errors that a beginning finite element analyst makes in modeling is to simply simulate the geometry rather than to simulate both the ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Taking Advantage of Symmetry in FEA &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you think of a symmetrical structure, you most likely think of a structure that has one or more planes of reflective symmetry. Although there are other kinds of symmetry available in MSC Nastran, reflective symmetry is the only type that is discussed in this section. MSC Nastran also provides a series of special solution ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Properly Applying Loads to Finite Elements &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In finite element analysis, the loads are often applied to the elements rather than to the grid points. Examples of such loadings include the edge load on a CQUAD4 element or a pressure load on one of the faces of a solid element. When you convert these element loads to grid point loads, a common ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Making Sense of FEA Node (Grid Point) Stresses &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you are working with a structure that is modeled with either plate or solid elements, it is quite common that you may want to look at either the printed output or contour plots of the element component stresses. If this is the case, extra care must be taken on your part to ensure that ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Best FEA Mesh Transition &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mesh transition can be a complicated subject. It may simply be used to refine the mesh in a particular area, connect different element types (for example, a CBAR element to a solid element), or provide transitions required to model the geometry of the structure. Two guidelines for mesh transitions are as follows: Never place a ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Best FEA Mesh Density for Accuracy and Speed &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The mesh density in a finite element model is an important topic because of its relationship to accuracy and cost. In many instances, the minimum number of elements is set by topological considerations, for example, one element per member in a space frame or one element per panel in a stiffened shell structure. In the ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Choosing the Right Finite Element &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MSC Nastran contains a large library of structural elements. In many situations several elements are capable of modeling the same structural effects. The criteria for the selection of an element may include its capabilities (for example, whether it supports anisotropic material properties), its cost (in general, the more DOF an element has, the more expensive ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Automating FEA Model Quality Check and Validation &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Question: How can I automate my FEA model check and validation? Answer:&#160;Most companies know that Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can be a very powerful and beneficial tool to support their product development process. In addition, most of these companies know that it can be a dangerous tool if not used properly. Any successful strategy that ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Making Meshing Easier with Permanent Glued Contact &#124; MSC Nastran</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Relevant engineering software: MSC Nastran Challenge: To further analysis of finite element models, there are times when a mesh must be refined or modified in some way. Refining a mesh requires a large amount of time: Defining mesh transitions Aligning nodes so they are coincident Splitting elements Creating separate and detailed analysis models Note the ...]]></description>
		
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