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HyperWorks 12.0 Update

This self paced course provides details, demonstrations, and exercises for some of the new and improved features in HyperWorks Desktop 12.0. Take the whole course or select individual chapters to get more information on the topics that are important to you.

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Body-In-White Design for a Six-Passenger Sports Car Architecture: Maximizing Body Stiffness and Meeting Strength Requirements Using HyperWorks

The Deep Orange Program has partnered with Altair to apply advanced computational simulation methods to their vehicle designs. Altair-sponsored internships and fellowships have enhanced student learning through providing webinar-based and on-sight instruction of Altair HyperWorks simulation technologies. An example of these simulation-based design applications is the CUICAR Deep Orange 3 Program,the third generation vehicle prototype designed and engineered by the Clemson engineering graduate students. Deep Orange 3 features a load-bearing structure based on innovative sheet-folding technology and a unique 3+3 seating configuration package in a sports car architecture. The following describes this design and summarizes the application of Altair HyperWorks to meet the necessary engineering structural performance requirements for the underlying body structure.

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HyperWorks 12.0 Rollout Webinar Series Model and Visualize (HyperMesh)



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QinetiQ Keeps the Army’s Kiowa Copter Flying Lighter and Longer Through HyperWorks Optimization

A large proportion of Army aircraft are legacy platforms. Program managers of these aircraft are challenged to integrate new technology into these older platforms to enable them to meet the constantly expanding demands of today’s missions. These new devices and systems, however, often add weight to the vehicle or otherwise impact mission profiles. To sustain aircraft performance, weight reduction methods need to be adopted for aircraft components if technology insertions are going to continue.

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Workshop28 - Coupling AcuSolve and HyperStudy

This tutorial demonstrates how to provide a DOE study using AcuSolve and HyperStudy

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[AB]structures Relies on HyperWorks in Developing Three Record Breaking Round the World Racing Yachts

[AB]structures, an Italian structural design and engineering company, used the CAE suite HyperWorks first for the Volvo Ocean Race in 2006 to design the yacht for the ABN AMRO White team and has used it since then successfully for several other Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup yachts. This year [AB]structures used HyperWorks to structurally design and optimize three VO70 Round The World Racing Yachts for the 2011 – 2012 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. This included the yacht Groupama 4, skippered by Franck Cammas, which claimed victory on July 9, 2012 in Galway, Ireland, after 9 months and more than 37,000 nautical miles sailed around the world under the harshest conditions.

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U of M Solar Car- Composites Optimization for a Solar-Powered Race Car: Minimizing Body and Chassis Weight With Altair OptiStruct

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team, through the application of Altair’s OptiStruct optimization technology, was able to reduce the weight of its solar car by 90 kg from the 2009 Infinium car design to the 2012 Quantum car design. The Michigan team finished third in the 2011 World Solar Challenge, the first American team to finish. The team also has placed first in seven other American Solar Car Challenge competitions.

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Crashworthiness Workshop

This was a 2012 Americas HTC Crashworthiness training presentation. This presentation focuses on the use of HyperWorks tools for Automotive Crash applications. It will also discuss the interface of TeamCenter-HyperMesh integration for batchmeshing and setting up the model in HyperCrash for Analysis.

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HyperWorks in the Development of Aeronautic Sensors

Esterline Advanced Sensors offers its customers a broad range of high precision solutions for aeronautics (cockpit, airframe and engine) and derivative products for marine, defense and the industrial sector. Read the Case Study to see how HyperMesh improved FE accuracy and saved on development time and costs.

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Improve Packaging Performance Using Simulation

This was a 2012 Americas HTC Presentation given by Dante Sanchez Rojas from Mabe. This presentations shows how Mabe used HyperMesh, HyperCrash, RADIOSS, HyperView, and OptiStruct to improve and validate packaging performance in early stages of the product development process.

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Optimization of a Family of Supporting Frames Under Multiple Analysis Constraints Using HyperStudy

This was a 2012 Americas HTC Presentation given by Dr. Yimin Zhan from Van-Rob Kirchhoff Automotive. Numerous valuable engineering experiences have been gained at Van-Rob Kirchhoff to improve the design of automotive structures during the product development process. Conventional design activities need constant information exchange between FEA and design activities, through an iterative process, which leads to increased time and manpower consumption. Efforts to enhance the efficiency of such a process and to reduce the product development cycle become a challenge. This presentation will demonstrate the significant role of HyperStudy that Van-Rob Kirchhoff used in the optimization design of a family of supporting frame assemblies under multiple analysis constraints.

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Application of a Novel Metal Folding Technology for Automotive BiW Design

This was a 2012 Americas HTC Presentation given by Prathamesh Marathe from Clemson ICAR. A long-term initiative at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is a project called "Deep Orange", which immerses students in the world of a future OEM and supplier. As part of the 3rd Deep Orange vehicle project, it was decided to engineer, build, and showcase the load bearing structure of the Body-in-White (BiW) based on a novel technology of sheet metal folding developed by Industrial Origami. The Altair toolbox containing HyperMesh in combination with the RADIOSS linear solver was applied to conduct the functional analyses and bring the BiW structure on target.

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Finite Element Modeling and Testing of Aerospace Seats under Crash Conditions

This was a 2012 Americas HTC Presentation given by Benjamin Walke from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In an effort to enhance and supplement structural testing methods, specifically crash analysis, a simplified yet accurate FEA modeling method is developed to better understand a design performance during physical testing. A critical area of performance is crash test analysis. The modeling method was based upon crash conditions referenced from FAR 25.562 as well as physical test methods for crash analysis. The crash modeling utilizes HyperMesh, HyperCrash, and LS-DYNA so as to offer insight into structural performance.

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Advanced Midsurfacing Training

This was a training presentation given at the 2012 Americas HTC, and focuses on the use of HyperMesh for Advanced Midsurfacing operations. This presentation details advanced capabilities and tools such as extending surfaces, target assignment, re-run process, and thickness assignment capabilities.

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Connectors Training

This was a training presentation given at the 2012 Americas HTC. Connectors are very convenient when working on complex models with hundreds of connections, but even if there is only a small number of connections the use of connectors is beneficial. This presentation is directed towards both inexperienced and experienced users in the field of connectors.

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CFD and More with Acusolve and HyperWorks

This was a training presentation given at the 2012 Americas HTC. This presentation focuses on the use of HyperWorks tools for CFD applications. Basic topics involve the meshing and set-up of a simple fluid flow application. Advanced topics focus on the set-up, simulation, and post-processing of multi-physics applications.

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Advanced Midsurfacing

The purpose of this self paced course is to introduce advanced midsurfacing tools and techniques. Most sections will use the See It, Try It, Do It methodology to cover the concepts. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the exercise covered in the section. Try It allows you to go through an interactive video which will guide you through performing the exercise. Do It consists of a written exercise and model that can be opened in HyperMesh which allows you to perform the exercise on your own. Some sections will also contain interactive guides to provide a detailed description of the different options contained within a panel or browser.

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Hexa Meshing

The purpose of this self paced course is to introduce the solid editing and hex meshing tools available in HyperMesh. Most sections will use the See It, Try It, Do It methodology to cover the concepts. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the exercise covered in the section. Try It allows you to go through an interactive video which will guide you through performing the exercise. Do It consists of a written exercise and model that can be opened in HyperMesh which allows you to perform the exercise on your own. Some sections will also contain interactive guides to provide a detailed description of the different options contained within a panel or browser.

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HyperWorks Partner Alliance Offers Flexibility and Enhancements in Development Process at Manufacturer of Interconnect Products

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The company designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. Amphenol was able to use HyperWorks and the HWPA to access software encompassing the entire development process, all within one platform.

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Workshop11 - HyperMesh - AcuSolve - HyperView

This tutorials shows the work flow for meshing the model in HyperMesh, setting up the model in AcuConsole and post-processing in HyperView.

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World-Leading Crane Manufacturer TADANO FAUN Accelerates Its Design Processes with HyperWorks

Industry: Heavy Industry
Challenge: Generate accurate finite element method (FEM) calculations.
Altair Solution: FEM structural analysis utilizing the suite of HyperWorks tools
Benefits
•Faster time to results
•Flexible unit-based licensing model
•Cost reduction


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HyperMesh Quickstart

The purpose of this self paced course is to introduce HyperMesh to new users of the software. Most sections will use the See It, Try It, Do It methodology to cover the concepts. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the exercise covered in the section. Try It allows you to go through an interactive video which will guide you through performing the exercise. Do It consists of a written exercise and model that can be opened in HyperMesh which allows you to perform the exercise on your own. Some sections will also contain interactive guides to provide a detailed description of the different options contained within a panel or browser. The sections can be completed in order using the Next and Previous buttons, or simply complete the sections that answer your questions.

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Influence of Metal Forming on the Material Properties and Correlation with Experimental Tests

This was an HTC 2011 presentation given by Fernando Tatsuo Samesima and Fabiano Maciel Passos from Aethra. The main purpose of this work is to use HyperForm to simulate the sheet metal forming and than export the physical and material properties to HyperMesh to simulate with explicit integration a crash using RADIOSS. The results using or not HyperForm will be shown to demonstrate the influence of the metal forming on high strength steels using the deformed bumpers simulated in RADIOSS and the deformed bumpers of the experimental test.

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Design of Experiments based optimization and reliability prediction of an Expandable Liner Hanger using HyperStudy

This was an HTC 2011 presentation given by Ganesh Nanaware from Baker Hughes. Development of an expandable liner hanger to meet the demand of higher liner hanging capacity represents an engineering challenge. This presentation summarizes the application of HyperStudy to optimize the liner hanger design to meet a desired hanging capacity and reliability prediction.

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Advanced Weld Modeling for Clean Energy Technologies

This was an HTC 2011 presentation given by Wei Zhang from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This presentation gives a research overview of integrated multi-physics weld modeling at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. High-quality hexagonal elements are desirable in weld modeling which is highly nonlinear. Example applications of Altair HyperMesh for high-quality meshing of complex geometries containing welds are illustrated.

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Preliminary Crash Performance Assessment Of Class C-I Train Absorbers Using RADIOSS

This was an HTC 2011 presentation given by Andrea Milanese from Politecnico di Milano. In this research work experimental tests and numerical simulations have been performed to develop the design of an impact energy absorption device (or, simply, absorber) for a class C-I train and to assess their crash performance when installed on a passenger train that collides with a rigid wall at 18 km/h. In an effort to reduce the computational time and, at the same time, study the crash behavior of the absorber in detail, a hybrid model was developed in the framework provided by RADIOSS Block51 format.

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Development of a Global Detailed Commercial Aircraft Finite Element Model

This was an HTC 2011 presentation given by Vikas Yadav from NIAR. This presentation discusses how Hypermesh was used to automate the process of generating aircraft FE models that can be used for various types of analyses.

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HyperWorks Desktop 11.0 Self Paced Update

This self paced course provides details, demonstrations, and exercises for some of the new and improved features in HyperWorks Desktop 11.0. Take the whole course or select individual chapters to get more information on the topics that are important to you.

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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - Post-Processing (HyperView/HyperGraph)

The release of HyperWorks 11.0 brings a new look and feel to HyperView and a direct integration with HyperMesh for FE pre-processing that extends the suite of capabilities while making it easier to learn and use.

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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - FEA Modeling - 2 (HyperMesh)

Part 2 - HyperMesh 11.0 offers many new features that will further improve and automate CAE processes including the integration of HyperMesh into the HyperWorks Desktop, composite modeling, updates to user interface and browsers, huge gains in geometry manipulation and editing, and continued advancement in meshing technology.

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HyperWorks 11.0 Rollout Webinar Series - FEA Modeling - 1 (HyperMesh)

Part 1 - HyperMesh 11.0 offers many new features that will further improve and automate CAE processes including the integration of HyperMesh into the HyperWorks Desktop, composite modeling, updates to user interface and browsers, huge gains in geometry manipulation and editing, and continued advancement in meshing technology.

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Cleveland Golf Drives Product Innovation Through Simulation and Optimization Using HyperWorks

Much more goes into a golf club than simply wood, iron and graphite. To shape the performance, the distinctive appearance, the personalized feel and even the sound of the club striking the ball, manufacturers must precisely engineer every aspect of the design. Today, simulation-driven design has dramatically reduced development time for new golf clubs while allowing them to meet strict regulations more efficiently.

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Optimization Driven Design of CFD Applications

The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation environment is advancing rapidly and reducing many of the typical barriers for using advanced optimization techniques for design of CFD applications. In this webinar learn how the Altair HyperWorks suite of CAE tools can provide an unmatched solution that enables engineers and companies to overcome the challenges of optimization driven design of CFD applications.

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Increasing UAV Payload and Range Webinar

Review this free webinar to learn about Altair Engineering’s technology and expertise in reducing weight of Aerospace systems. Learn why some of the world’s leading aerospace companies including Boeing, Airbus, Eurocopter, General Electric, and ATK utilize Altair to help them design weight efficient structures. This informative webinar will outline the application of numerical optimization design techniques.

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Impact / Crash Model Set-up (HyperCrash)

Improving vehicle crash performance is a major challenge in the automobile industry today. While companies are already using simulation to perform virtual validation of crash models they are actively working to improve modeling accuracy and efficiency. Constructing and simulating a full vehicle crash model can be a time consuming, tedious process with many opportunities for error. This webinar will demonstrate how HyperWorks can dramatically speed process of generating a high-fidelity crash model while maintaining and improving results accuracy.

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BatchMesher

This demonstration covers the various aspects of the Batchmesher.

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HyperMesh -> LS-Dyna Interface

In this one-hour event you will see how the HyperMesh Dyna user profile allows you to work with pre-defined panels and tools in HyperMesh that are specific to modeling and post-processing of LS-Dyna solutions. The webinar will show Dyna specific tools like Transformation Manager, Input Deck Conversion options, card entry/editing, etc., along with the power capabilities of HyperMesh itself that will allow you to interface with LS-Dyna with ease.

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Building a Better Impact / Crash Mesh Model (HyperMesh)

Finite element models to be used in crash analysis have unique requirements and Impact and Crash Simulations are especially sensitive to element size and quality. A combination of presentation and live demonstrations will highlight the powerful meshing capabilities of HyperMesh. Meshing techniques from basic to advanced will be shown that will provide insight into creating better crash models using the powerful tools within HyperMesh.

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The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation environment is advancing rapidly and reducing many of the typical barriers for using advanced optimization techniques for design of CFD applications. In this webinar learn how the Altair HyperWorks suite of CAE tools can provide an unmatched solution that enables engineers and companies to overcome the challenges of optimization driven design of CFD applications.



Patran to HyperMesh Conversion Self Paced Course

The purpose of this self paced course is to help Patran users in their conversion to HyperMesh. Included in the course are examples to help users get acquainted with HyperMesh and the way that it interacts with the models. Most sections will use the See It, Try It, Do It methodology to cover the concepts. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the new feature. Try It allows you to go through an interactive video which will guide you through using the new feature. Do It consists of a written exercise and model that can be opened in HyperMesh which allows you to perform the exercise on your own. Some sections will also contain interactive guides to provide a detailed description of the different options contained within a panel or browser. The sections can be completed in any order, or simply complete the ones that answer your questions.

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MAHLE's Switch to HyperWorks

This was a 2010 Americas HTC Presentation given by Scott Janowiak from Mahle. Recently in the auto industry, there has been a high demand for smaller, lighter, and more efficient engines. The piston and connecting rod have a major impact on the performance of an engine; therefore optimizing these parts is essential. With the help of HyperMesh, advantages for meshing were noticed immediately. HyperMesh allowed Mahle to increase the mesh quality by using tools which helped increase mesh speed and efficiency.

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HyperWorks Improves Development Processes in Automotive Industry

In 2008 PWO Germany (Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG) had to develop and produce a new steel made automotive cross car beam (CCB) for the dash board of a new car. PWO received the CAD model, the design space definition and other pre-defined standards of the component from the customer and developed and produced the fitting cross beam based on this information. PWO used the HyperWorks Suite to develop the component. HyperMesh was used to transfer the CAD model into a FEA model, which was then used to run dedicated analysis and simulation tasks. To fulfill the requirements for crash and modal analysis, the company used OptiStruct to optimize the component, RADIOSS and other external solver to run the calculations and HyperView for the post processing. HyperForm was used to check the production feasibility of the individual components and for metal forming simulation tasks. It was important for PWO to have a software suite available that could cover all simulation tasks within one graphical user interface and licensing system.

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HyperWorks Improves Development Processes at Automotive Consultancy

csi entwicklungstechnik GmbH, a leading engineering service provider for the automotive industry has enhanced its simulation power with Altair‘s HyperWorks Suite. The company consolidated its CAE tools and now uses the large scale of HyperWorks, which offers a solution for almost every application needed in modern product development. csi will apply OptiStruct for optimization tasks, MotionView and MotionSolve for multi-body applications, and HyperMesh for pre-processing tasks. Additionally HyperShape/CATIA will be used for CAD integrated optimization and weight reduction.

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HyperMesh and HyperView customization for thermal analysis of engine systems

This was a 2010 Americas HTC Presentation given by Emil Chouinard from GE Aviation. GE Aircraft Engines has many NPI (new product initiative) programs that rely on accurate and timely thermal analysis, as temperatures are critical to accurate estimates of hardware life. HyperMesh and HyperView have been customized as the pre and post processing tools, respectively, for thermal analysis of engine systems. The single database with relational data management greatly reduces modeling errors and results in Engineers being able to focus on the physics of the problem instead of data management.

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Improving Efficiency and Accuracy at Eaton Aerospace with HyperWorks

The Hydraulic Systems Division of Eaton’s Aerospace Group designs hydraulic components and systems on many of the world’s military and commercial aircraft in the skies today. Eaton uses Altair HyperWorks within it's simulation processes to improve solution efficiency and accuracy.

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Editing Geometry Demonstration

This demonstration covers using HyperMesh to edit geometry before meshing.

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Mesh Creation and Editing Demonstration

This demonstration covers using HyperMesh to create and edit a mesh.

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Editing Mesh Demonstration

This demonstration covers using HyperMesh to edit and morph a mesh and create geometry form the mesh.

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Making the Switch: Patran to HyperMesh

Today’s competitive environment places new demands on businesses to reduce costs and improve productivity while not yielding on quality. Making the right choice of CAE solutions enables companies to realize these goals and dramatically impact the product lifecycle. Altair HyperMesh provides a comprehensive, powerful yet flexible pre-processing solution and is the standard modeling environment across industries.

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HyperWorks Accelerates Design Process and Development of Diesel Export Locomotive at RDSO

Altair HyperWorks helped RDSO reduce development time and optimize structural characteristics of the diesel export locomotive. Physical testing on these large, complex structures had to be limited. Using HyperMesh/HyperView pre/post processing capabilities, RDSO were able to simulate design and verify that engineering specifications are being met and help validate the final design.

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Accelerating the Product Development Process for the Electronics Industry - Webinar

The highly competitive electronics industry is evolving rapidly. Companies are facing increased pressure to get innovative, high quality products to market faster and reduce costs at the same time. Altair HyperWorks offers a comprehensive CAE simulation solution that can have an immediate impact to the product development cycle and provide solutions to the challenges faced in the industry.

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HyperWorks 10.0 Rollout Webinar Series: FEA Modeling – 2 (HyperMesh)

This is the recording of a live Webinar held on July 9, 2009.

Topics include:
  • Improved geometry manipulation
  • CAD translators
  • Mesh flow(highly controlled quality meshing)
  • Shrink wrap meshing
  • Guided and interactive tetrameshing process toolset
  • Interactive solid map meshing
Run time: 45 mins


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HyperWorks 10.0 Rollout Webinar Series: FEA Modeling -1 (HyperMesh)

This is the recording of a live Webinar held on July 8, 2009.

Topics include:
  • Streamlined, flexible and intuitive graphical user interface
  • New and enhanced browsers
  • Modeling browser
  • Optimization browser
  • Connector improvements
  • New morphing capabilities
  • 1D element visualization
Run time: 41 mins


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Innovative Design Analysis Solutions to Handle the Complexity of Modern Structures

This is a press article published by CAD User Magazine in June 2009. "The signature buildings that architects love to put up these days might be designed to enhance the architect’s reputation along with the skyline of the client city, but their increasing complexities of shape pose significant challenges for the builders. In the first instance such large projects are never single sourced. They rely on close integration between a number of partners, each addressing significant issues. Secondly, they come with demands for shorter development times with increased pressure to reduce engineering costs (engineering, because of the complexity of the projects, being a major cost element)."

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3D Visualization of 1D Elements in HyperMesh

Introduced in HyperMesh 10.0 is the ability to view 1D Elements with Beam sections as 3D representations.

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HyperMesh Browser Enhancements

HyperMesh 10.0 continues the functionality of the Model Browser. Enhancements to the Model Browser are reviewed along with new functionality introduced in 9.0.

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HyperMesh Geometry Enhancements

A demonstration of the geometry creation enhancements introduced in HyperMesh 10.0.

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Mesh Flow

A demonstration of the two new options in the Automesh panel.

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CFD 10.0 Overview

A high level overview of the new and enhanced features for CFD Analysis in HyperWorks.

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HyperMesh 10.0 New Features Overview

A high level overview of new or enhanced features in HyperMesh for 10.0.

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Midsurface R/T Ratio

In past versions the radius to thickness ratio was hard coded in HyperMesh, 10.0 introduces the ability to change the value. This video is a demonstration of the new parameter.

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Mesh with Lines

A demonstration of creating a mesh that follows a line.

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Shrink Wrap Mesh Enhancements

In HyperMesh 10.0 significant enhancements such as the ability to perform a solid mesh are added to the Shrink Wrap function.

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Solid Map Mesh Enhancements

In HyperMesh 10.0 there is now the ability to control the density and type of mesh that is created during solid map meshing.

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TetraMesh Process Manager

A demonstration of the new HyperMesh Tetramesh Process Manager.

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HyperMesh Interfacing Overview

An overview of the changes to the HyperMesh interface for customization.

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Hawk T Mk2 - Arrestor Barrier (BAN MK2) Engagement Analysis

As the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Design Authority for Aircraft Arrestor Barrier Nets, AmSafe products are used to stop aircraft from over-running the end of the runway. The British Arrestor Net (BAN) Mk2 is suspended across the runway over-run area by two electrically driven stanchions and raised or lowered by remote control from the Air Traffic Control tower. This paper describes the process and results of a FE analysis of the engagement of the Hawk T Mk2 aircraft into a Type A Barrier (BAN Mk2). The analysis was performed using RADIOSS, an advanced non-linear explicit Finite Element solver.

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Fast Tracking Rail Vehicle Design

Bombardier Transportation UK offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse rail vehicle portfolios in the world. The strategy is one of continuous development that provides the most effective and cost-efficient rail solutions for today and the future. A key ingredient is the use of Altair HyperWorks enterprise computer aided engineering (CAE) solution. Altair's technology is now present at every stage of the design process and has increased the efficiency of the product development process. The paper details how Altair tools have been used to generate Finite Element (FE) models of carbodies, bogies and secondary structures in reduced time scales. Significant weight and cost savings are achieved through structural optimisation of components such as large steel castings, aluminium extrusions and steel fabricated structures which are subjected to linear static, fatigue and abuse loading. Automated post processing facilitates the interpretation of results and the writing of detailed official reports.

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Fighting Knee Pain with Finite Element Modeling

The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory at USC, is using HyperWorks to investigate why so many people are incapacitated by knee pain when others are not. This is a tough, intractable issue for people with arthritic knees since there is no cure for arthritis today. Early detection can help and is the focus of USC’s work. (HyperMesh is used to create finite element models to analyze stress on the cartilage of the joint.)

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Basic HW8 Tutorial: Countershaft

In this tutorial, the countershaft geometry is be meshed, loaded, and constrained using HyperMesh. Upon completion of preprocessing, OptiStruct™ will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results, HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to view and analyze the stresses and displacements.

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Basic HW8 Tutorial: Latch Spring

In this tutorial, the latch spring geometry is meshed, loaded, and constrained in HyperMesh. Upon completion of preprocessing, Optistruct will be used to solve the analysis.

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Basic HW8 Tutorial: Steel Bar With Hole

In this tutorial, the plate geometry is opened in HyperMesh to be meshed, loaded, and constrained. Upon completion of preprocessing, OptiStruct 2005 will be used to solve the analysis.

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Basic HW8 Tutorial: Crank

In this tutorial, the crank geometry is imported to HyperMesh to be meshed, loaded, and constrained. Upon completion of preprocessing,OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results, HyperMesh will be used as the postprocessor to view and analyze the stresses and displacements.

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Basic HW8 Tutorial: Rod Buckling

In this tutorial, HyperMesh is used to mesh the geometry, apply loads, and constrain the 3D brick elements. Once preprocessing is complete, OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to extract the critical buckling load.

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Guided HW8 Tutorial: Overhang Shaft

In this tutorial, HyperMesh is used to mesh the geometry, apply loads, and constrain the created crankshaft. Once preprocessing is complete OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to view the various stress components at a specified location.

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Guided HW8 Tutorial: C Frame

In this tutorial, HyperMesh is used to mesh the geometry, apply loads, and constrain the created elements. Once preprocessing is complete, OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to view the stresses of the C-frame scenario.

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Guided HW8 Tutorial: Tapered Bar

In this tutorial, HyperMesh is used to mesh the geometry, apply loads, and constrain the created elements. Once preprocessing is complete, OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to view the displacements of the tapered bar scenario and solve for the spring constant of the conical section.

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Guided HW8 Tutorial: Piston Ring

In this tutorial, HyperMesh is used to create and mesh the geometry, apply loads, and constrain the 3D brick elements. Once preprocessing is complete, OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to view the displacements of the piston ring scenario.

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Guided HW8 Tutorial: Bucking of Hydraulic Cylinder

In this tutorial, HyperMesh is used to create and mesh the geometry, apply loads, and constrain the created elements. Once preprocessing is complete, OptiStruct will be used to solve the analysis. To view the results HyperView will be used as the postprocessor to view the analysis.

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Automotive - Advancing the NVH analysis process with RADIOSS

Today’s demand for increased vehicle comfort brings continued challenges to designing a Body-In-White (BIW) structure. Reducing low frequency noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) is a key ingredient to improving vehicle comfort but accomplishing this is a large problem as external factors, such as fuel economy, are creating requirements for lighter vehicles. This webinar will demonstrate how CAE and Altair HyperWorks can significantly impact vehicle comfort through improving the process of NVH analysis.

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Automotive - Improving vehicle crash & safety performance with HyperWorks

Improving vehicle crash performance is a major challenge in the automobile industry today. While companies are already using simulation to perform virtual validation of crash models they are actively working to improve modeling accuracy and efficiency. Constructing and simulating a full vehicle crash model can be a time consuming, tedious process with many opportunities for error. This webinar will demonstrate how HyperWorks can dramatically speed process of generating a high-fidelity crash model while maintaining and improving results accuracy.

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Medical - Advanced Simulation & Optimization in the Medical Device Industry

The biomedical industry is changing and growing rapidly which brings on an ever expanding set of new challenges and issues to biomedical technology companies. In this webinar learn how the Altair HyperWorks suite of CAE tools can provide an unmatched and comprehensive solution that enables companies to overcome the issues and problems in the biomedical product lifecycle.

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  1. Ownership and License. This is a license agreement and NOT an agreement for sale. We continue to own the copy of the Software that you download and accompanying documentation provided to you. Your rights to use the Software are specified in this Agreement, and we retain all rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of our rights under U.S. or international copyright law or any other federal or state law. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes any grant to you of rights under our trademarks, logos or service marks. You hereby acknowledge that the Software contains valuable trade secrets belonging to Altair.
  2. Permitted Uses. Subject to the conditions and limitations in this Agreement, you may install and use the Software on one single-user computer in your possession. You may not under any circumstances have the Software installed or in use on two or more computers at the same time. You may not install the Software on a network server. The Software is licensed as a single unit, and its component programs may not be separated for use on different computers. No license is granted to you on any version of the Software other than the version identified at the download site. Licenses to different versions may require a fee, and will be granted or withheld at Altair’s sole discretion.
  3. Registration. The license granted to you is strictly conditioned upon your providing to us complete and accurate Registration Information. The term of this license (and your right to use the Software) commences upon our receipt of the Registration Information on the ‘download’ site.
  4. Prohibited Uses. You may not, without written permission from us: (a) use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Software except as expressly authorized in this Agreement; (b) make or use any back-up or archival copies of the Software (or allow someone else to use such copies) for any purpose; (c) disassemble, decompile or “unlock,” reverse translate, or in any manner decode the Software for any reason; (d) place the Software onto a server so that it is accessible via a public network such as the Internet; or (e) sell, distribute, sublicense, lease, rent or otherwise transfer the Software. You acknowledge that the Software contains unique and valuable trade secrets of Altair, which you agree to keep confidential and not to appropriate for any purpose. You further acknowledge that the restrictions in clause (c) of this Section 4 are necessary to protect the trade secrets of Altair. The provisions of this Section 4 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
  5. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ITS OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THE ENTIRE RISK FOR THE PERFORMANCE, NON-PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE OF THIS SOFTWARE RESTS WITH YOU AND NOT ALTAIR. SOFTWARE MAY INCLUDE ERRORS AND THESE MAY AFFECT THE RESULTS THAT YOU OBTAIN WITH USING THE SOFTWARE. ALTAIR MAKES NO WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, FUNCTIONALITY, SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF ANY DESIGN, PROTOTYPE OR FINAL PRODUCT DEVELOPED BY YOU USING THE SOFTWARE. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. ALTAIR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER KIND OF DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, DEFECTS IN DESIGN OR PRODUCTS CREATED USING THE SOFTWARE, OR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM SUCH DEFECTS, SUFFERED BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ALTAIR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ALTAIR from any and all claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from, or in connection with use of the Software.
  7. United States Government Restricted Rights. This section applies to all acquisitions of the Software by or for the federal government. By accepting delivery of the Software, the government hereby agrees that the Software qualifies as “commercial” computer software as that term is used in the acquisition regulations applicable to this procurement and that the government’s use and disclosure of the Software is controlled by the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the maximum extent possible. This Agreement supersedes any contrary terms or conditions in any statement of work, contract, or other document that are not required by statute or regulation. If any provision of this Agreement is unacceptable to the government, Vendor may be contacted at Altair Engineering, Inc., 1757 Maplelawn Drive, Troy, MI 48084-4603; telephone (248) 614–2400. If any provision of this Agreement violates applicable federal law or does not meet the government’s actual, minimum needs, the government agrees to return the Software for a full refund.
  8. Export Controls. You acknowledge that the Software may be subject to the export control laws and regulations of the United States and any amendments thereof. You agree that you will not directly or indirectly transfer, ship, or export the Software into any country or use the Software in any manner except in compliance with all applicable U.S. export laws and regulations. By downloading or using the Software, you warrant you are in compliance with all applicable U.S. export laws and regulations.
  9. Termination. This Agreement is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying all copies of the Software in your possession or by returning all such copies to us. This Agreement and your right to use this Software automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any material provision of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must stop all use of the Software and must destroy any copies that remain in your possession.
  10. Miscellaneous Provisions. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Michigan, without regard to that state’s conflict of laws principles. This Agreement will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded. If any part of this Agreement if found void and unenforceable, the balance of the Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof. The exclusive venue for any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be through binding arbitration held in Oakland County, Michigan, and you hereby irrevocably consent to jurisdiction of and venue of such arbitration in Oakland County, Michigan. This is the entire agreement between us relating to the Software and supersedes any prior purchase order, advertising, communication, whether written or oral, or any other representation concerning the Software. The failure of Altair to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of the right of Altair thereafter to enforce any such provisions. No change or modification of this Agreement will be valid unless it is in writing and is signed by us.

If you have any questions about this Agreement, write to us at Altair Engineering, Inc., 1820 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084-4603 or call us at (248) 614-2400.

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