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A stress analysis by use of FEM is quite simple ...
To predict fatigue and lifetime often is more difficult!
So our software-tool FAT4FEM has been developed ...
with the strong objective to enable a "simple" but accurare
lifetime estimation based on the stresses derived out of a
FEM analysis.
FAT4FEM is an abbreviation for: Fatigue for FEM
Advantages
+ Easy-to-learn ... A one day training is sufficient anyway
+ Easy-to-use ... even sporadic use isn't a problem
+ Quick analyses ... Optional multicore-version (from 4.xxx)
+ Customization: User defined functionalities may be added.
On demand even as a "hidden funcionality''
+ Reasonably priced
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FAT4FEM...
- is cleary arranged, intuitive to use and therefore appropriate for sporadic use also
- covers HCF from 20000 oscillations per cycle
- offers famous neubers rule by what FE-analyses based on linear-elastic material properties are sufficient in the majority of cases
- generates the SN-curves for important materials (St, Al, Ti) by use of famous uniform material law (UML) - if necessary
- enables to realize user defined load spectra in a very simple manner
- uses solely the established critical plane approach
- analizes lifetime for constant as well as for turning main stress axes
- accumulates partial damages acc. to Miner
- offers to list detailed nodal results in tabular order and sort them quickly
- reuses the utilized FE software-tool to virtualize all results derived with FAT4FEM
- is employed right now for:
Automotive, construction equipment, hydropower
- From version 4.xxx FAT4FEM offers a new functionality, the so called "general loadcase combination". Which may reduce the amount of required FE-analyses dramatically
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FAT4FEM …
+ is characterized by a clearly structured GUI
→ easy to use
→ max. 1 day of training required
→ therefore applicable for sporadic use also
... at the moment offers ASCII interfaces to...
• ADINA
• Abaqus/CAE
• ANSYS
• FEMAP
• PERMAS
• SIMPACK (directly integrated)
• ...
+ uses solely the established critical plane approach
+ contains 7 equivalent stress hypotheses
→ PSWT, Signed Mises, Findley, Dang Van, ...
→ Three of them are well or very well qualified to evaluate
turning main stress axes
+ returns 21 detailed nodal results in tabular form
quicksort of all columns enables ...
→ fast and convenient review of all results
+ exports for graphical representation of the results ...
→ damage D applied to number of oscillations
→ safety factor S applied to the load
→ degree of Neuber´s correction
→ damaging equivalent stress amplitude
→ and the corresponding mean stress
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The logical structured GUI makes FAT4FEM easy to use
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To list and sort all detailed nodal results is fast and very helpfull
Klick to enlarge the image
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Recent price-list of Safe-FAT4FEM.
I. Services
Lifetime calculation with FAT4FEM: |
Rs.4430 / h |
II. FAT4FEM testing licence
Use and support limited to 6 weeks: |
Rs.0 |
III. FAT4FEM paid-up licence
1 PC - 1 User - Node-locked:
1 PC - 1 User - Floating: |
Rs.284670
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Discount for several licences is available upon inquiry. |
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Maintenance and support for 12 months are included in the purchase price.
After that they become subject to a charge:
Maintenance is optionally. |
16,7 % of (III) / year
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IV. FAT4FEM lease licence
Available from a 6 month term of lease:
Maintenance and support are included. |
40% of (III) / year
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All prices plus VAT. |
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