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Simpleware Physics Modules

Absolute permeability calculation in Simpleware FLOW

Simpleware SOLID, FLOW and LAPLACE

Simpleware SOLID, FLOW and LAPLACE calculate effective material properties from image data using Finite Element-based homogenization techniques. Quick-semi-analytical estimates or simulations in a built-in FE solver can be used to compute properties for samples (CT, micro-CT, FIB-SEM...). Calculate effective linear elastic properties in SOLID, absolute permeability in FLOW and electrical/thermal/molecular properties in LAPLACE. Choose from a range of boundary conditions and visualize and export your results.

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Why use the Simpleware Physics Modules?

SOLID, FLOW and LAPLACE provide a fast and reliable solution for quantifying effective material properties, whether used as individual modules or as a bundle.

Thermal conductivity calculation in Simpleware LAPLACE

Easy-to-use: Rapidly calculate effective properties within the core Simpleware ScanIP environment.
Automated, robust, fast: Choice of predefined settings simplify analysis of complex materials.
Accurate and reliable: Innovative tools provided ensure accuracy of results.
Flexible: Calculated effective properties can be displayed in multiple ways.
Compatible: Options to export data to all leading FE/CFD solvers.
Fully supported: All licences come with full support from our expert team of application engineers.

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Calculate Effective Material Properties from 3D Images

Simpleware SOLID

Calculate effective stiffness tensor/elastic moduli
Full simulations with built-in FE solver
Model multiphase materials
Quick semi-analytical estimates
Visualize deformations, stress and strain
Automatic calculation of best-fit isotropic and orthotropic approximations to calculated effective tensors

Displacement visualization in Simpleware SOLID

Simpleware FLOW

Calculate absolute permeability of samples of porous material
Full simulations with built-in Stokes solver
Visualize velocities and pressures
Automatic calculation of best-fit isotropic and uniaxial approximations

Simpleware LAPLACE

Calculate effective electrical conductivity and permittivity
Calculate thermal conductivity
Calculate molecular diffusivity
Full simulations with built-in FE solver
Quick semi-analytical estimates
Model multiphase materials
Visualize fields
Automatic calculation of best-fit isotropic and uniaxial approximations

Stiffness tensor and elastic moduli calculation in Simpleware SOLID

Compare Features of the Physics Modules

Feature	Simpleware SOLID Module	Simpleware FLOW Module	Simpleware LAPLACE Module
Generate High Quality Volume Meshes (Hex/Tet or All Tet)	✔	✔	✔
Automated Gray Level based Material Property Assignment	✔
Calculate Effective Elastic Properties	✔
Calculate Absolute Permeability		✔
Calculate Effective Thermal and Electric Properties			✔
Visualize FE Simulation Results	✔	✔	✔

All the Tools and Features in Simpleware Physics Modules

The Simpleware Physics Modules provide extensive features for calculating effective material properties. Download the Simpleware Physics modules technical datasheet for a list of all features available in the latest release.

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FAQs

1. Are the Physics modules full FE solvers?

These modules are used FE-based homogenization methods to calculate effective properties. The solvers are limited to these predetermined calculations.

2. Can I use these Physics modules on multi-part models?

You can use Simpleware SOLID and Simpleware LAPLACE to calculate effective properties for multi-part models with different material properties.

3. Can I export the calculated tensors for use in other FE packages?

Yes, you can export the effective property tensors in *.txt format and import these into a range of full FE packages.

4. Can I export the fields and the colour field plots?

Yes, you can export the fields *.vtk format and the color field plots in a range of image formats respectively.

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