Release Notes – Akselos Modeler 2024

Solver

1. Prestressed Modal Analysis: Added support for prestressed modal analysis, enabling more accurate modeling of preloaded structures and capturing stress effects in natural frequency simulations. [FEA only]

Solver

2. Multiphysics Collections: Supports coupled thermal and structural simulations within the same collection, allowing seamless integration and analysis of multiphysics scenarios.

Solver

3. Orthotropic Materials with Non-linear Geometry: Enhanced material modeling capabilities by adding support for orthotropic materials in geometrically nonlinear analyses, offering more realistic representation of layered materials, e.g. composites. [FEA only]

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4. Corrosion Thickness Mapping Tool: Introduced a tool to map corrosion thickness (CSCAN data) on pressure vessels, providing an easy and efficient way to simulate material degradation in pressurized environments.

Akselos Modeler and Post-processing

5. AISC-16 Code Check for Beam Elements: Supports AISC-16 code checks on beam elements, facilitating compliance with the latest American Institute of Steel Construction standards.

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6. Mesh Quality Visualization: Users can visualize mesh quality directly within the Akselos Modeler, allowing immediate assessment and improvements in mesh quality for enhanced simulation accuracy.

Solver

1. Wind Load with API 4F Standard: Adding support for wind load calculations on beam elements compliant with API 4F standards, empowering users to conduct industry-specific guidelines.

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2. Expanded Material Library: The Material Library now includes a comprehensive set of standard materials, which can be directly imported into simulation collections, making it easier to select and apply materials accurately and consistently.

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3. Upgraded Shell/Plate Strength Check: Experience a more robust, faster, and highly automated shell and plate strength check, delivering quicker assessments with enhanced accuracy for complex simulations.

Akselos Modeler and Post-processing

4. Enhanced Solution Post-Processing functionalities: New capabilities for clip planes and subdomain isolation give users more control and flexibility in visualizing and analyzing simulation results.