APM Structure 3D

• New visualization kernel

• Multicore technology for calculations to make parallel computations

 

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• Acceleration of eigen frequencies calculations
• Automatic creation of contact elements
• Fatigue calculation modification
• New object – “Macro plate”
• Reinforced concrete design (Russian code)
• Foundation design (Russian code)
• Reinforced masonry design (Russian code)
• Increased maximum DOF number for models: rods – 3 times, shells – 1.25 times, solids – 2 times
• Joints calculation and design is added

• Extended measurement units

• Plasticity analysis for shell models
• New type of shell element with torsion stiffness
• Strain results are available for solids
• Two-sided result map for shells
• Work with customized parametric cross-section models for bars

APM Dynamics

• New object DOF – dependence (dependence between 2 degrees of freedom). Can be used for modeling different types of transmissions for example
• Motion law definition
• Force factors law definition
• Load cases and combinations consideration

APM Graph

• Automatic recalculation of the same variables in all parametric blocks. So complete drawing with different blocks can be parametric

APM Studio

• Sub-assemblies manipulation
• Different mesh parameters for each part of an assembly

• Shell assemblies
• Auto definition of contact faces

 

Click "Start" button to define contact faces automatically

• Contact type definition: rigid, sliding and user defined stiffness
• Manual edge and face pre-meshing

 

Manual edge meshing

 

Manual face meshing

 

Warning message before meshing if no contact faces are available

APM Shaft

• Shaft self weight consideration

APM Joint

• Several connections design simultaneously
• Weld seam definition by “welding” line style
• New object – “moment”
• Automatic import of bar geometry and loads from Stucture3D to APM Joint for joint design
• Calculation Russian civil code for bolts and welding was added
• Bolts with different diameters are allowed on checking calculation

APM Wood - NEW!!!