Advanced Simulation in the Cloud

Structural Performance Engineer is an advanced simulation role featuring Abaqus® technology that enables SOLIDWORKS® users to perform linear, nonlinear, static and low-speed dynamic events structural simulations by leveraging high-performance computing (HPC) on the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. Not only can you run simulations on the cloud, but you can safely store your data on the platform to access it anytime for easy collaboration, from anywhere on any connected device.

Scalable and Flexible

Run simulations on your local computer or on the cloud. With HPC on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you can run one or multiple simulations remotely on the cloud and free up your local hardware.

Seamless Workflow

Access Structural Mechanics Engineer directly from SOLIDWORKS to work on your model. When your CAD model changes in SOLIDWORKS, you can update the simulation model in just a few clicks.

Robust and Realistic Results

Explore robust and realistic contact interactions with friction using the following contact capabilities:

General Contact- automatically set up components in contact, including self-contact during the simulation
Contact Pairs- manually set up the components in contact
Simulate multiple and sequential load cases to represent the real loading conditions, such as a pre-loaded bolts assembly
Advanced meshing including solid, shell and beam and a wide library of Abaqus element types to tackle every problem

Tackle More Complex Physics with Abaqus

Structural Performance Engineer enables you to solve a wide range of problems with Abaqus solvers, known for predicting strength. Capabilities include:

Run linear and nonlinear static, thermal, frequency, modal transient, model harmonic and buckling studies
Run axisymmetric idealization of 3D models
Run quasi-static stress, such as snap fit/snap-through simulations
Efficiently handle large displacements, large rotations and large strain, improving simulation accuracy

Define, Apply and Explore Materials

Easily create and share customized materials or use the extensive material library to test out various materials and use cases such as:

Hyper-elastic behavior and rubberlike materials, including isotropic and nonlinear materials
Metal plasticity, creep deformation, viscoelasticity and more
Time-dependent elasticity and plasticity

GE Healthcare: Every Design Decision is Made with Simulation

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Structural Performance Engineer