R&DE (E) Selects Abaqus FEA as Preferred Tool

14 July 2010, 4:53pm

VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France and PROVIDENCE, R.I., USA, July 12, 2010 — Dassault
Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product
Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, has announced that Research and Development
Establishment (Engineers) (R&DE (E)) has selected Abaqus Finite Element Analysis
(FEA) software from SIMULIA to meet its virtual testing requirements. R&DE (E) is an
engineering group working with metal and composite materials to drive innovation in
structural and mechanical systems through research, collaboration, and the use of
state of the art technology.

Composite materials are increasingly utilized by many industries due to their strong
yet light-weight properties and the ability of their structural response to be
tailored as needed. R&DE (E) has selected Abaqus FEA software for its robust linear
and nonlinear structural analysis capabilities, as well as advanced composites
modeling and simulation features. Abaqus is being used for performing not only
static, but also dynamic load case simulations of impact penetration, vehicle
dynamics, and geotechnical interactions. These are essential in determining the
right composites material to be used in applications such as bridges, military
vehicles, sonar domes, and ship superstructure.

“The bridges and vehicles developed at R&DE (E) need to withstand very harsh
environments. Abaqus FEA provides accurate, realistic simulation capabilities for
designing safe, reliable products,” states Mr. U.R. Gautam, group director,
Integrated Management Systems Group, R&DE (E).

“SIMULIA India provides the best technical support in the industry,” added Dr.
Makarand Joshi, head, Composite Research Center (CRC), R&DE (E).

“For several years we have been investing in R&D with a specific focus on composite
simulation, including sophisticated tools for fracture and failure prediction,”
stated Ken Short, VP, Strategy and Marketing, SIMULIA, Dassault Systèmes. ”We work
proactively with our customers and industry groups to help engineers design
composite structures that meet our customers performance objectives ahead of costly
prototype testing. This enables customers to meet regulatory and market demands on
schedule and at lower cost than before.”

An offshoot of R&DE (E)’s research includes the development of innovative prosthetic
hip implants designed to meet the needs of individuals with particular focus on the
physiology of the Indian population.

“We are also using Abaqus FEA to study the loads on the human bone before and after
the implant to ensure reduced stress on the bone structure,” said Mr. Kiran Akella,
Scientist, R&DE (E). “Abaqus is a powerful tool to analyze implant and patient
interaction.”

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