LMS Virtual.Lab Component Fatigue is a complete solution to accurately assess the fatigue performance of individual components in one single, integrated simulation environment. By combining component loads derived from prototype measurements or multibody simulations, FE-based stress results and cyclic fatigue material parameters, LMS Virtual.Lab Component Fatigue allows engineers to predict the fatigue hotspots and corresponding fatigue life, and optimize the component design for fatigue performance.
The straightforward interface has a clear, built-in workflow and setup templates to guide users through the process. With seamless access to FE meshes and stresses, automatic driving of MSC.NASTRAN and ANSYS and direct import of component loads, users can quickly prepare fatigue analyses, all within the same environment.
LMS Virtual.Lab Component Fatigue offers all the fatigue-life analysis capabilities of the proven LMS FALANCS solver, including assessment of low-cycle fatigue, high-cycle fatigue and infinite life, as well as analysis of seam and spotwelds.
With the dedicated post-processing functionalities, engineers can quickly identify and solve fatigue life problems, and experiment with multiple design options. The parametric analyses offered allow the exploration of the design space, with identification of innovative design solutions, all before physical prototyping.
