Airbus Selects Simulia realistic simulation solutions for nonlinear structural analysis

Its decision, says the company, is the result of an extensive benchmark of several FEA codes. Abaqus FEA software has already been applied on the A380 aircraft programme for structural virtual testing, and represents a first step in what is expected now to develop into a longer term collaborative relationship. “This announcement reinforces the fact that the world’s leading companies see nonlinear FEA technology as a key enabler for delivering realistic simulations with high-fidelity correlation to the physical world,” says Dr Ken Short, vice president of strategy and marketing at Simulia. “By providing the best technology, quality, and customer support in the industry, our realistic simulation solutions enable customers to gain significant business benefits by leveraging virtual testing throughout the enterprise.” Dassault Systèmes is now providing software and services to Airbus sites in Toulouse, Filton, Hamburg, Bremen and Getafe in Spain. Airbus says it will use the FEA software for supporting development of advanced virtual testing methods.