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Concept: Simulate Model Functionality

Simulate Model Functionality
Simulate directly works on the CAD Geometry given by Creo Parametric or Creo Direct. During preprocessing,
Simulate works directly on the CAD geometry. This makes Simulate very powerful when changes or iterative
design optimizations are performed, since the simulation features are linked to the CAD geometry. Just before
the meshing starts, the CAD geometry is translated into the simulation geometry on which the Finite Element
analysis is based. Legacy Independent Mode directly works with this simulation geometry, not with the CAD
geometry. Results can be evaluated with the postprocessor which provides extensive functionality. Simple parts
and large and complex assemblies can be analyzed with Simulate.

Figure 1 – Models Supported

Model types supported:

• 3-D volumes – element types: tetrahedrons, wedges, bricks

• 2-D plane stress – element types: triangles, quadrilaterals

• 2-D plane strain – element types: tris, quads, and 2-D shells

• 2-D axial symmetric – element types: tris, quads, and 2-D shells

Idealized element types supported:

• p-shells – element types: tris, quads

• p-beams

• Rigid and Weighted Links

• Discrete Masses and Springs

Predefined assembly connections supported:

• Features to connect shell midsurfaces in assemblies

◦ Welds – Manually defined shell elements

◦ Bonding elements – Automatically created orthotropic shells/volumes

◦ Assembly links – Automatically created multi-point constraints (MPCs)

• Spot Welds – Beam Fasteners

• Fasteners – Idealized Bolts

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◦ Isotropic – Direction-independent properties

◦ Transversely Isotropic and Orthotropic – Direction-dependent properties

◦ Composites – Laminates containing different plies, for analysis with shell elements

• Hyperelastic — Elastomers, rubber

• Plasticity

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