Nastran enhancement for Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2015

Very shortly after the announcement of the NEi NASTRAN acquisition, Autodesk has added this newly acquired technology to its standard product offering. Subscription customers of Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2015 can now download a "product enhancement" from their Subscription Center account.

This download adds the Autodesk Nastran industry proven solver to Simulation Mechanical 2015, improving the accuracy and robustness of the simulation process.


What's new in the enhanced Simulation Mechanical:
  • Integrated Autodesk Nastran Solver
  • Autodesk Nastran Editor for expanded workflows and results
  • New meshing and selection options
  • Surface force distribution enhancement for loads
  • Browser usability improvements

The four Nastran-supported analysis types are:
  • Static Stress with Linear Material Models
  • Natural Frequency (Modal)
  • Critical Buckling Load
  • Steady-state Heat Transfer and Thermal Stress

Product enhancement functionality in a Sim TV video:

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