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CAE Comparisons - Ebook

This document compares different concepts in computational analysis including physical testing vs simulation, linear vs nonlinear analysis, Abaqus vs LS-Dyna, FEA vs CFD, traditional vs multiphysics simulation, drop test vs impact test, and linear vs hyperelastic materials. It provides brief descriptions and comparisons of each concept pair in 2-3 concise points.

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CAE Comparisons - Ebook

This document compares different concepts in computational analysis including physical testing vs simulation, linear vs nonlinear analysis, Abaqus vs LS-Dyna, FEA vs CFD, traditional vs multiphysics simulation, drop test vs impact test, and linear vs hyperelastic materials. It provides brief descriptions and comparisons of each concept pair in 2-3 concise points.

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CAE

C omparisons
Navigating the world of CAE & Multiphysics

Vol-1

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Contents

CAE: Myth vs Reality

Physical Testing vs Simulation

Static vs Dynamic analysis

Linear vs Nonlinear

Implicit vs Explicit

Abaqus vs LS-Dyna

FEA vs CFD

Traditional vs Multiphysics

Drop test vs Impact test

Linear vs Hyperelastic material


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Physical Testing
vs
Simulation
Physical Testing Virtual Testing

Very expensive & time Less expensive & fast


consuming process (hours) as compared to
(weeks or months) Physical testing
atic A

Can be performed only Can be performed


in dedicated testing labs anywhere

Requires sturdy equipment Requires Computers &


& infrastructure relevant Softwares

Can only be done at Can be done 24x7, 365


certain times or period days a year

Demonstrates What Demonstrates What


happened (pass/fail) but happened & Why it
not Why happened
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Linear & Nonlinear
Linear Analysis Nonlinear Analysis

Model undergoes small Model undergoes large


deformations based on deformations with
the applied forces. respect to applied forces.

Boundary conditions atic A

Initial boundary conditions


remain the same & do not change based on the
change throughout the movement of the model.
simulation.

Material does not Material can undergo


experience any plastic plastic deformation or
deformation or creep due creep due to loading.
to loading.

Stiffness matrix remains Stiffness matrix keeps


constant until a changing throughout the
predictable failure point. analysis.

The deformation of The deformation of


structure is reversible. structure is irreversible.
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Abaqus & LS-Dyna
Abaqus LS-Dyna

General-purpose FEA Specifically designed FEA


program for static & program for dynamic
dynamic simulations simulations
atic A

Less specialized than Well-suited for explicit


LS-DYNA for explicit dynamic events (impact,
dynamic events crash, explosion)

Wide range of built-in


Limited set of built-in material models (metals,
material models plastics, composites)

Provides advanced & Pre/post-processing is


integrated environment done with external
for pre/post-processing processing softwares.

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FEA & CFD
FEA CFD

Used for simulating & Used for simulating &


analyzing Solid analyzing Fluid dynamics
mechanics problems problems
atic A

Solver capabilities: Solver capabilities:


linear/nonlinear, laminar/turbulent flow,
static/dynamic, thermal & transient/steady-state &
multi-physics simulations multi-phase simulations

Widely used in industries Widely used in industries


like aerospace, like aerospace,
automotive & civil automotive, chemical &
engineering power generation

Highly useful for Highly useful for


calculating stress, strain, calculating fluid flow &
deformation & vibration heat transfer

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Traditional
vs
Multiphysics
Traditional simulation Multiphysics simulation

Simulation of a single Simulation of multiple


physics phenomenon physics phenomena

atic A
Involves sets of physical
Involves single set of
laws that interact with
physical laws
each other

Useful where the system Useful where the system


being simulated is being simulated is
relatively simple more complex

Example - Behavior of
Example - Behavior of a
both the fluid & structure
fluid under certain
& how they interact with
conditions
each other

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Drop Test
vs
Impact Test
Drop Impact

Involves dropping a Involves applying a


specimen/device from a sudden force to a
specific height onto a specimen by striking it
hard surface with a hammer
atic A

Performed to evaluate Performed to evaluate


the durability of products the impact resistance of
or materials materials & products

Primarily done on Primarily done on


consumer electronics - materials in construction
smartphones & tablets - concrete, wood, steel

Also tests the robustness Also tests the ability to


& ability to withstand withstand deformation
various types of impacts under high stress
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Linear
vs
Hyperelastic
Linear material Hyperelastic material

Linear relationship Non-linear relationship


between stress & strain between stress & strain

Elastic modulus is Elastic modulus is not


constant constant

Small deformation Large deformation under


under load & return to load & may not return to
original shape when the original shape when the
load is removed load is removed

Low temperature High temperature


sensitivity. Properties do sensitivity. Properties can
not change significantly change significantly with
with temperature temperature

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