ANSYS Explicit STR

Newly introduced in ANSYS 12.0, ANSYS Explicit STR software is the first explicit dynamics product to use the native ANSYS Workbench environment. The solution method used by ANSYS Explicit STR software is based on the robust and time-tested Lagrange (STRuctural) solver of the ANSYS AUTODYN analysis program. ANSYS Explicit STR software is the only structural program that is fully integrated into a unified environment capable of incorporating a range of multiphysics solutions, including electrical, thermal, mechanical and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

ANSYS Explicit STR is well suited for solving:

  • Drop tests (electronics and consumer goods)
  • Low- to high-speed solid-to-solid impacts (applications from sporting goods to aerospace)
  • Highly nonlinear plastic buckling events (manufacturing processes)
  • Complete material failure applications (defense and homeland security)
  • Breakable contact, such as adhesives or spot welds (electronics and automotive)

» What's new in ANSYS 12
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Features

Explicit dynamics from ANSYS enables engineers and designers to create virtual prototypes of their designs operating under real-world extreme environment conditions. ANSYS Explict STR provides to the analysis industry the explicit component of the most advanced unified simulation environment known as the ANSYS Workbench platform.  Other major features include:

Built on Proven Solver Technology
Industry leading solver technology is the basis for ANSYS Explicit STR, solver technology that has been forged through more than 20 years of commercial usage

Familiar User Interface
Single simulation environment for structural dynamics analysis which provides for a uncharacteristically short learning curve for an advanced explicit dynamics tool

Native CAD Import and Robust Meshing
Bi-directional CAD connectivity and automatic meshing with advanced options

Streamlined Workflow
User programmability, macros, and scripting

Add-On Modules
Modules provide parallel processing, geometry editing, robust design and optimization

Simulation Examples

Circuit Board Drop Test

Composite Baseball Bat
Spiral wound composite double wall baseball bat study for maximum trampoline effect

Circuit Board Drop Test

Circuit Board Drop Test
Drop test of a graphics card with solder bonded chips

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Events

ANSYS 12.0 Explicit Dynamics STR Webinar
On Demand

Ask the Expert - Installing ANSYS 12.0 Products Webinar
On Demand