FDS
JetFan model in FDS
Jet Fans are commonly elements present in car parks. They are elements whose goal is moving air, smoke and heat in case of fire towards an extraction point. JetFan model is FDS is a strategic choice when running a Read more
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Regulations
Guide to Wind Load Calculation According to Eurocode
Introduction Wind loads are critical considerations in the design of structures, and Eurocode provides comprehensive guidelines for calculating these loads – such as snow load. Ensuring that structures can withstand the forces imposed by the wind is crucial for Read more
Regulations
Guide to Snow Load Calculation According to Eurocode
Introduction Snow loads are a critical consideration in the design of structures, particularly in regions prone to snowfall. Eurocode, the European standard for structural design, provides guidelines for calculating snow loads to ensure the safety and stability of structures Read more
calculix
A Step-by-Step Guide to Fatigue Calculix Analysis
Introduction Fatigue analysis is a crucial aspect of engineering design, ensuring that components can withstand repeated loading cycles over time. CalculiX, an open-source finite element analysis (FEA) software, provides a robust platform for performing fatigue analysis. In this guide, Read more
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Comparing Mesh Generation Software
Introduction Mesh generation is a critical step in the simulation and modeling process for various engineering and scientific applications. Open source mesh generation software has gained significant popularity due to its accessibility and flexibility. In this blog post, we Read more
FDS
How is Radiation managed in FDS?
FDS has default settings on how to deal with thermal radiation transport in the simulation. However, there are some simulations where reducing the ration calculations can be useful to reduce simulation time. Such as per simulation where there aren’t Read more
cloudHPC FDS
FDS: SOFT vs HARD STOP
FDS provide different methods in order to stop your running simulation: SOFT and HARD STOP. Sometimes your analysis just crashes and you would lose all of your data. Other times, you might want to stop a calculation, make few Read more
calculix
From PrePoMax to cloudHPC
CloudHPC has now expanded its functionalities with regards to Calculix. This is a Finite Element Software very popular in mechanical engineering applications that allows to execute a number of analysis such as: All these analysis can be linear or Read more
calculix
FEM analysis type
FEM analysis are possible on the cloudHPC thanks to several software among which Code_Aster and Calculix. When performing these analysis, it is important to keep in mind the possibilities of study the user can. In fact FEM analysis can Read more
FDS
Restart your FDS analysis on cloud HPC
An Important FDS feature is the ability to restart a simulation. The Cloud HPC allows you to restart your simulation directly from the web-app, with the MISC parameter RESTART. When running a simulation, there could be times in which Read more
