- ALGOR
ALGOR is a general-purpose multiphysics
finite element analysis software package developed by ALGOR Incorporated for use on theMicrosoft Windows andLinux computeroperating system s. It is distributed in a number of different core packages to cater to specifics applications, such as mechanical event simulation andcomputational fluid dynamics .ALGOR is used by many scientists and engineers worldwide. [ [http://algor.com/service_support/customer/default.asp About Us - Featured Customers ] ] It has found application in aerospace [J. B. Binder, " [http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1995AeAm...33...16B Algor finite element modeling tools aid aerospace] ", "Aerospace America", vol. 33, no. 5, 1995.] , and it has received many favorable reviews [B. Turney, "How two operating systems boost FEA productivity," 3/23/2006, http://www.machinedesign.com] [J. Greco, " [http://www.nxtbook.com/fx/books/advanstar/cadalystjan05/ Flexible FEA Program Supports Mixed Elements To Speed Up Analysis] " "CADALYST", Jan. 2005.] [R. Helms, "ALGOR FEA Predicts Mechanism Failure and Confirms Design Modification," 4/1/2005, http://www.machinedesign.com.] .
Typical uses
* Bending; stress–strain
* Mechanical contact
* Thermal (conduction, convection, radiation)
* Fluid dynamics
* Coupled and uncoupled multiphysicsMaterials and elements database
ALGOR's library of material models includes:
*
Metal s andalloy s
*Plastics
*Glass
*Foam s
*Fabric s
*Elastomer s
*Concrete (with rebar) andsoil s
* User-defined materialsALGOR's element library depends on the geometry and type of analysis performed, but includes:
* 8 and 4 node bricks
* 8 and 4 node shells
* Beam and trussesReferences
External links
* [http://www.algor.com Project home page]
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