Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
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I am considering to get a Structural & Thermal Analysis module together with ProEngineer, in order to run FE analysis of components (mainly linear anlaysis, potentially with buckling). I have not come across this FE software before and would like opinions regarding its usability and reliability (it claims advanced p mesh refinment etc. and I am a bit doubtful about automatic refinments). Thanks in advance





RE: Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
for linear static analysis Pro/Mechanica is a good choice.
For buckling analysis (nonlinear behaviour) it's poor.
The automatic refinement is due to the polonomial order of the elements, not to the mesh.
Hope this helps.
Greetings Tamlin
RE: Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
Please see the FAQ P-Elements(FAQ828-810) from the PTC: Pro/MECHANICA Forum (Forum828). There have been many threads in that forum and the PTC: Pro/ENGINEER Forum (Forum554) on these topics.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
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RE: Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
If a prgram you buy doesn't have a feature you can guarantee that before long you'll need that feature.
corus
RE: Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
Pro/MECHANICA can support non-linear analyses for contact and large displacement. Please check the PTC website for more information.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
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RE: Opinions about ProMEchanica / ProEngineer
Good luck!