Verity for Abaqus Analyzes Reliability of Welded Joints
Product geared for for nuclear power, oil & gas and heavy machinery
applications
 PARIS,
France, and PROVIDENCE, RI, Apr 10, 2009 - Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext
Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM) solutions, today announced the availability of Verity for Abaqus, from the
DS SIMULIA brand, for simulating realistic structural stress in welded joints
and other connections. Verity for Abaqus, a new add-on product for Abaqus FEA
software, enables engineers to easily and accurately predict a consistent stress
characterization for welded joints in industrial applications such as pressure
vessels, piping, storage tanks, offshore platforms, and construction equipment.
The new product is based on the Verity mesh-insensitive structural stress method
from Battelle, the world’s largest non-profit independent research and
development organization.
In addition to welded joints, the Verity structural stress method can also be
applied to structures with geometrical notches such as adhesive joints,
mechanically fastened joints, electronic packages, and manufacturing notches
that exhibit stress concentrations due to loading. The method has been adopted
in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Division 2 Code and API
579/ASME FFS-1 Codes for Fitness-for-Service assessments based on allowable
stress methods and plastic collapse loads.
“Due to mesh sensitivities in finite element models, it is difficult for
engineers to accurately characterize structural stress in welded joints and
other discontinuities, and this often results in unreliable fatigue life
prediction,” stated Steve Crowley, director of product management, SIMULIA,
Dassault Systèmes. “By leveraging Battelle’s technology, Verity for Abaqus
provides a mesh-insensitive solution and enables engineers to improve
reliability and safety of structures that use welds or other joining techniques
such as soldering or brazing.”
In the nuclear power industry, Verity for Abaqus helps engineers to more
accurately evaluate weld performance of mission-critical components and systems
such as pressure vessels to reduce maintenance and in-situ physical inspection.
In the oil and gas industry, benefits include improved operational availability
of physical systems such as pipelines and offshore structures. “The industry
challenge of meeting regulations for structural stress of welded joints requires
new technology and methods,” stated Spencer Pugh, Vice President for Battelle’s
Industrial and International market sector. “By integrating our Verity
technology with Abaqus, SIMULIA is providing a unique simulation solution that
enables companies to analyze accurate weld performance, lower development costs,
and accelerate their design and implementation processes.” For more information,
visit:
www.simulia.com/products/vfa.
About Battelle
Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and
development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most
pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management,
National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances
scientific discovery and application by conducting $5.2 billion in global R&D
annually through contract research, laboratory management, and technology
commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400
employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, including seven national
laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of
Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Battelle’s Global National Security business applies science and technology
to solve complex technical challenges for the military services and federal
agencies. Including the operations of national laboratories, Battelle annually
performs nearly $1.6 billion in national security-related work contributing to
advances in chemical and biological defense, homeland security, armor,
technology refreshment, and undersea technology.
About SIMULIA
SIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmes brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of
Realistic Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified
Finite Element Analysis, multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging
engineering problems, and SIMULIA SLM for managing simulation data, processes,
and intellectual property. By building on established technology, respected
quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an
integral business practice that improves product performance, reduces physical
prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, SIMULIA
provides sales, services, and support through a global network of regional
offices and distributors. For more information, visit
www.simulia.com.
About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions,
Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and
markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes
and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to
maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for
designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for
virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global
collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike
experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065,
DSY.PA) and Dassault Systèmes’ ADRs may be traded on the US Over-The-Counter
(OTC) market (DASTY). For more information, visit
http://www.3ds.com.
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Mar 19 - Procter & Gamble to Implement SIMULIA SLM
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Nov 17 - SIMULIA Becomes Principal Sponsor for NAFEMS Conference
Nov 11 - Italy's Alenia Aeronautica Selects SIMULIA Fiper
Oct 17 - Dassault Announces Simulation Benchmark with Windows HPC
Oct 7 - American Bureau of Shipping Selects SIMULIA Abaqus FEA
Sep 19 - Dassault Releases Isight for Abaqus from SIMULIA
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