Multiphysics - A New Generation of Simulation

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Multiphysics – A New Generation of Simulation

Jon Quigley

Director, Multiphysics Simulation

Houston Altair Technology Conference

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• CAE drives the design more

today than ever before.

• Therefore, it is vital that

simulation represent reality to

the maximum extent possible.

• Multiphysics simulation provides

the opportunity for significantly

improved accuracy.

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• We live in a “One” physics

universe, but our

application of math splits it

into “Multiphysics”

• “3D” or “Geometry/Mesh”

based physics in

engineering

• “1D” or “Idealized” based

physics in engineering

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• Includes two or more areas of

physics to solve a real world

engineering challenge

• Includes coupled solutions

• Includes multidisciplinary

simulation & optimization

• Includes an array of enabling

technology to reach its full

potential

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Multiphysics

Simulation

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Multiphysics

Optimization

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Block

Diagram

System

Modeler

Vissim

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• Several levels of MP technology

available to the users so you can

select the right level of coupling.

• Coupled ability in a single solver

• Sequential simulation

• Co-Simulation

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OptiStruct,

RADIOSS

(Mechanics)

OptiStruct,

RADIOSS

(Thermal)

AcuSolve,

HyperXtrude

(Flow)

AcuSolve,

HyperXtrude

(Thermal)

FEKO

(HF Emag)

JMAG

(LF Emag)

ScicosPro

(Controls,…)

[coming soon]

MotionSolve

(MBD)

F-Tire

(Tire

Dynamics)

DesignLife,

FEMFAT

(Fatigue)

DSH Plus

(Hydraulics)

RadTherm

(Human Cft)

AcuSolve

FWH

Simulink,

CD Tire,

RMOD-K Tire

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• User subroutine enabled solvers

• Open input & output formats

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• Parallel Enabled Solvers

• RADIOSS; AcuSolve;

• OptiStruct; FEKO

• MS/F-Tire

• Distributed Computing

• Optimized Hardware

• Simulation Manager

Display ManagerSimulation Manager

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• Built Into Solvers

• Study Enabled - HyperStudy

• (DOE; Stochastic; Optimization…)

• Apply around MP sequential or co-sim

• Multiphysics & Multidisciplinary Optimization

Dynamics

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• For Designers

• Inspire

• Verticals: VWT: HXT

• For Analysts

• MP in HyperMesh

• One Desktop

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• Effiecient Licensing

• MP Licensing

• Pay As You Go

• HWOD

• Served License

• HHWU

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• The demand for multiphysics is growing and is expected to

continue to become a central part of companies’ CAE processes

• There exists a multi-faceted approach to realizing the full potential

of multiphysics simulation & optimization, and Altair offers the

entire array of enablers from solvers to cloud services

• Altair is intent on being the global leader in multiphysics &

multidisciplinary simulation and optimization and is well

positioned to do so

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