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Discovery Live Paves the Way for Rapid Simulation Results

3dengg_b446sf — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:12:06 +0000

I was recently presented with a unique opportunity to compare the results of full ANSYS CFD simulations with the results obtained using the new ANSYS Discovery Live product, which provides results instantly upon changing the geometry without interrupting a run. I was very pleased and surprised by the speed and accuracy of Discovery Live in this comparison test. I work for Astec, Inc., the subsidiary of Astec Industries that builds asphalt plants. Roadtec Inc., another Astec Industries company, builds asphalt pavers, reclaimers and material transfer vehicles (MTVs). An MTV helps to accomplish non-stop, non-contact paving by offering a continuous supply of Hot Mix to the paver. By separating dump trucks from the paver this way, contractors are able to make a smoother finished road. MTVs are delivered to the job site on a flatbed truck that can reach speeds of 70 mph. Depending on the operator of the flatbed, the MTV might be facing forward or backward, resulting in different air flow patterns around the MTV. These patterns would produce very different forces on the components of an MTV during transport, so it was necessary to ensure that the components would be able to resist these forces no matter the orientation of the MTV on the flatbed. My colleagues at Roadtec approached me initially to analyze the forces on an experimental canopy that is being considered to offer shade and comfort to the machine operator. The canopy is a thin, rectangular, non-metallic shield. Roadtec engineers wanted to make a support for the canopy to ensure that it would not fly off during transport on the flatbed, and needed to know the maximum air forces the canopy would experience in transport whether facing forward or backward. With my experience in running CFD simulations, they turned to me for answers. I used ANSYS Fluent to model and mesh the canopy and run it through a series of CFD simulations at various angles over the course of about five days. I was able to determine the maxim

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Simulation Innovations

3dengg_b446sf — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:06:27 +0000

The role of 3-D physics, systems simulation and embedded software is expanding rapidly into new industries and disciplines. A few years ago, 3-D physics simulation was limited to specific departments within organizations, and often these departments did not coordinate with each other on product development activities. Fast forward to today, and much has changed and must continue to evolve in order for companies to remain competitive in the changing landscape of product development. Integrated 3-D physics, systems simulation and embedded software tools are of the utmost importance — especially when tackling the challenges of quickly and accurately developing the technology driving digital twins and autonomous vehicles.

Join us in Paris for our Innovations Conference on December 5-6 and learn how our customers are using simulation to bring their products to market faster.

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Wild Ride

3dengg_b446sf — Fri, 17 May 2019 08:19:17 +0000

Most people occasionally have dreams of flying — without the aid of an airplane or other mechanical device — just soaring through the air on their own power. The thrill ends with dream, unfortunately. Closer down to earth, many of us enjoy the feeling of gliding effortlessly across the snow on skis or a snowboard, over the ice on skates, or on a surfboard cutting through the water. There is something about the effortless gliding sensation that can’t be approached by the more mundane act of walking — though walking has its pleasures too.

The thrill ends with dream, unfortunately. Closer down to earth, many of us enjoy the feeling of gliding effortlessly across the snow on skis or a snowboard, over the ice on skates, or on a surfboard cutting through the water. There is something about the effortless gliding sensation that can’t be approached by the more mundane act of walking — though walking has its pleasures too.

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3D Engineering awarded by Ansys1

3dengg_b446sf — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:43:21 +0000

In a recently held Partner meet and boot camp, Ansys awarded its partners for their performance of 2017. 3D Engineering in their first year with Ansys came back with a bag full of awards. 3D Engineering was Ansys’ Best A&D Partner. Other awards included individual performances by Sales leaders like Nilesh Kulkarni…

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3D Engineering awarded by Ansys

3dengg_b446sf — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:30:58 +0000

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3D Engineering awarded by Ansys

3dengg_b446sf — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:30:08 +0000

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3D Engineering awarded by Ansys

3dengg_b446sf — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:29:06 +0000

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