# Structural Performance Engineer 

Evaluate structural performance with speed and accuracy by leveraging cloud-based simulation and high-performance computing

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- [First Look: Structural Performance Engineer 
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### 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 **3D**EXPERIENCE® 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 **3D**EXPERIENCE 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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Learn how GE Healthcare engineers use SOLIDWORKS and **3D**EXPERIENCE Works Simulation tools to run FEA and CFD studies and solved advanced nonlinear problems with new capabilities featuring industry-leading Abaqus technology.

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