Vfe

Module Index:

• Module Index

Sections:

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Module Summary
  • 1.2. Element Library
  • 1.3. Element Technologies
  • 1.4. Accuracy of Finite Element Formulations
  • 1.5. Computed Element Quantities
  • 1.6. Degrees of Freedom
  • 1.7. Material Models
  • 1.8. Error Estimation and Mesh Adaptation
  • 1.9. Performance Issues
  • 1.10. Compiling and Linking a VfeTools Application
  • 1.11. A First Program - C Version
  • 1.12. A First Program - C++ Version
  • 1.13. A First Program - FORTRAN Version
  • 1.14. A First Program - C# Version
• 2. Solid Elements - Solid2D, Solid3D
  • 2.1. 2D Solid Elements - Solid2D
  • 2.2. Function Descriptions
  • 2.3. 3D Solid Elements - Solid3D
  • 2.4. Function Descriptions
• 3. Shell and Membrane Elements - Shell2D, Shell3D, Mem3D
  • 3.1. 2D Shell Elements - Shell2D
  • 3.2. Element Geometry
  • 3.3. Function Descriptions
  • 3.4. 3D Shell Elements - Shell3D
  • 3.5. Element Geometry
  • 3.6. Function Descriptions
  • 3.7. 3D Membrane Elements - Mem3D
  • 3.8. Element Geometry
  • 3.9. Function Descriptions
• 4. Beam Elements - Beam3D
  • 4.1. Element Geometry
  • 4.2. Function Descriptions
• 5. Truss Elements - Truss3D
  • 5.1. Element Geometry
  • 5.2. Function Descriptions
• 6. Discrete Elements - ConElas, ConMass, Bulk, Spring
  • 6.1. Concentrated and Degree of Freedom Springs - ConElas
  • 6.2. Function Descriptions
  • 6.3. Concentrated and Degree of Freedom Masses - ConMass
  • 6.4. Function Descriptions
  • 6.5. Bulk Elements - Bulk
  • 6.6. Function Descriptions
  • 6.7. Springs - Spring
  • 6.8. Element Geometry
  • 6.9. Function Descriptions
• 7. Interface and Gap Elements - Inter2D, Inter3D, Gap
  • 7.1. 2D Interface Elements - Inter2D
  • 7.2. Element Geometry
  • 7.3. Function Descriptions
  • 7.4. 3D Interface Elements - Inter3D
  • 7.5. Element Geometry
  • 7.6. Function Descriptions
  • 7.7. Gap Elements - Gap
  • 7.8. Element Geometry
  • 7.9. Function Descriptions
• 8. MultiPoint Constraints - MPC
  • 8.1. Single Point Constraints
  • 8.2. Inextensional and Sliding Couplings
  • 8.3. Rigid Joints
  • 8.4. Kinematic Couplings
  • 8.5. Distributing Couplings
  • 8.6. Standard Form
  • 8.7. Function Descriptions
• 9. Material Model Functions - MatlFun
  • 9.1. Integration Methodology
  • 9.2. Structural Analysis Material Quantities
  • 9.3. Thermal Analysis Material Quantities
  • 9.4. Function Descriptions
• 10. Primitive Material Models - LinMat, PlasMat, HyperMat
  • 10.1. Linear Materials - LinMat
  • 10.2. Elastic Moduli
  • 10.3. Thermal Conductivity
  • 10.4. Thermal Expansions and Reference Temperature
  • 10.5. Density and Specific Heat
  • 10.6. Function Descriptions
  • 10.7. Elasto-Plastic Materials - PlasMat
  • 10.8. Elastic Moduli and Hardening Laws
  • 10.9. Thermal Expansions and Reference Temperature
  • 10.10. Function Descriptions
  • 10.11. Hyperelastic Materials - HyperMat
  • 10.12. Hyperelastic Models
  • 10.13. Thermal Expansions and Reference Temperature
  • 10.14. Function Descriptions
• 11. Element Material Models - ShellProp, BeamProp, InterProp
  • 11.1. Shell Element Properties - ShellProp
  • 11.2. Element Properties
  • 11.3. Function Descriptions
  • 11.4. Beam Element Properties - BeamProp
  • 11.5. Element Properties
  • 11.6. Function Descriptions
  • 11.7. Interface and Gap Element Properties - InterProp
  • 11.8. Element Properties
  • 11.9. Function Descriptions
• 12. Element and Node Utilities - ElemTran, NodeGeom, Corot
  • 12.1. Element Transformations - ElemTran
  • 12.2. Direction Cosine Matrix
  • 12.3. Element Degree of Freedom Condensation and Elimination
  • 12.4. Function Descriptions
  • 12.5. Node Geometry Utilities - NodeGeom
  • 12.6. Rigid Body Motion, Accelerations and Inertia Relief
  • 12.7. Function Descriptions
  • 12.8. Corotational Utilities - Corot
  • 12.9. Element Independent Corotation Frames
  • 12.10. Function Descriptions
• 13. User-defined element functions - Functions
  • 13.1. Function Descriptions
• 14. Examples
  • 14.1. Example 1, Generate Stiffness, Mass and Loads for a 3D 10 Node Tetrahedron
  • 14.2. Example 1a, Query for Element Degrees of Freedom
  • 14.3. Example 2, Generate Stiffness, Loads for a 2D Plane Stress Cantilever Beam
  • 14.4. Example 3, Generate Stiffness, Mass and Loads for a 3D 4 Node Shell
  • 14.5. Example 3a, Using a Custom MatlFun Object with Example 3
  • 14.6. Example 4, Generate Stiffness, Mass and Loads for a 3D 3 Node Beam
  • 14.7. Example 5, Rigid Body MPC Using Penalty Function
  • 14.8. Example 6, Infinitesimal Elasto-plasticity under Biaxial Stretching
  • 14.9. Example 7, Mooney-Rivlin Material in Plane Stress
  • 14.10. Example 8, Corotational Frame for a 3D Solid Element
  • 14.11. Example 9, Rigid Body Mode Detection using NodeGeom
  • 14.12. Example 10, Linear Stress Analysis Using 10 Node Tetrahedra
  • 14.13. Example 10a, Linear Stress Analysis Using 3D Solid Elements
  • 14.14. Example 11, Generate Gradients of Shape Functions
  • 14.15. Example 20, Generate Flexible Body Using Component Mode Synthesis
  • 14.16. Example 21, Inertia Relief and Linear Stress Analysis