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'''Autodesk Simulation''' is a general-purpose multiphysics [[finite element analysis]] software package initially developed by ALGOR Incorporated and acquired by Autodesk in January of 2009.
<ref>Autodesk official press relese - January 20th 2009, http://www.algor.com/contact_us/acquisition/press%20release%20-%20autodesk%20completes%20acquisition%20of%20algor,%20inc.pdf</ref>
It is intended for use with [[Microsoft Windows]] and [[Linux]] [[operating system]]s.
It is distributed in a number of different core packages to cater to specific applications, such as mechanical event simulation and [[computational fluid dynamics]].
Under the ALGOR name the software was used by many scientists and engineers worldwide.<ref>http://www.algor.com/service_support/customer/default.asp</ref> It has found application in aerospace,<ref>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.</ref> and it has received many favorable reviews.<ref>B. Turney, "How two operating systems boost FEA productivity," 3/23/2006, http://machinedesign.com/article/how-two-operating-systems-boost-fea-productivity-0323</ref><ref>J. Greco, "[http://www.nxtbook.com/fx/books/advanstar/cadalystjan05/ Flexible FEA Program Supports Mixed Elements To Speed Up Analysis]" ''CADALYST'', Jan. 2005.</ref><ref>R. Helms, "ALGOR FEA Predicts Mechanism Failure and Confirms Design Modification," 4/1/2005, http://www.algor.com/news_pub/user_reviews/2005/Helms_V16_MD/.</ref>
== Typical uses ==
Typical uses include bending, mechanical contact, thermal (conduction, convection, radiation), fluid dynamics, and coupled or uncoupled multiphysics.
== Materials and elements database ==
Autodesk Simulation's library of material models includes [[metal]]s and [[alloy]]s, [[plastics]], [[glass]], [[foam]]s, [[fabric]]s, [[elastomer]]s, [[Concrete]] (with rebar), [[soil]]s and user-defined materials.
Autodesk Simulation's element library depends on the geometry and the type of analysis performed. It includes 8 and 4 node solid, 8 and 4 node shell, as well as beam and rod elements.
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.autodesk.com/products/simulation/overview Autodesk simulation products page]
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