HyperSizer Pro™

HyperSizer Pro includes all the functionality of HyperSizer Basic and Material Manager plus the ability to couple the analysis to a finite element model. Abaqus, Ansys, and Nastran solvers are supported.

When the finite element model is imported, groups of elements with the same property ID are considered a structural component. Panel and beam concepts are defined in the same manner as HyperSizer Basic. During analysis, the element forces of each component are post-processed to compute the design-to loads. With the design-to loads known, the analysis (and optimization) proceeds in the same manner as HyperSizer Basic. After the analysis is complete, a new set of finite element property data is generated in ASCII format. This data is used to update the finite element model in order to update the FEA-computed load paths. This iterative process of sizing in HyperSizer and solving the finite element model is automated using HyperFEA.

Capabilities

Couple HyperSizer analysis and optimization to FEA using Nastran and Abaqus solvers
Import finite element models that are smeared or discretely meshed
Extract loads from the FEA solver and analyze and optimize structural components
Perform BJSFM analysis using bolted joint loads from CBUSH elements
View element forces, margins of safety, ply percentages, and more directly on the finite element model
Minimize the number of ply drops across fabrication boundaries while enforcing manufacturing constraints
Update the FEM input file with optimized element properties for sandwich panels, stiffened panels, and beams
Iterate the load paths to convergence with HyperFEA
Export laminate design to CATIA and FiberSIM
Execute HyperSizer externally using the COM programming interface

Benefits

Specialized composite optimization for strength and manufacturability
Robust and efficient CAE software for automation and data exchange
Perform vehicle final design for hundreds of load cases
Optimize the entire structure without remeshing
Reduce over 20% of your structure's weight
Document the complete vehicle analysis including margins of safety for all load cases

Resources
HyperSizer Pro Brochure
HyperFEA Brochure
Product Capabilities
Help Topic: FE Modeling Implications
Help Topic: View FEM Sizing Results