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Description

SAFE seamlessly combines every element of the engineering design workflow, from framing layout to detailed drawing generation, within a user-friendly interface. This software enhances engineers' productivity through its remarkable blend of robust features, extensive functionality, and user-friendly design. With over 45 years of industry experience, CSI solvers have proven their reliability and effectiveness. The SAPFire analysis engine is capable of utilizing multiple 64-bit solvers to optimize analysis processes and is equipped to conduct both eigenanalysis and Ritz analysis. Additionally, it offers options for parallel processing, allowing users to leverage multiple processors for enhanced performance. SAFE's unified interface allows for efficient modeling, analysis, design, and reporting all in one place. A newly introduced model explorer facilitates swift navigation through objects, properties, and forms. This software is particularly suited for modeling foundations, basemats, and footings, enabling users to effortlessly simulate soil supports and zero tension soil models while conducting uplift evaluations. Moreover, the area assignment for soil supports is determined by the subgrade modulus, ensuring accurate modeling. Furthermore, SAFE's intuitive features make it an ideal choice for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the engineering field.

Description

Simcenter OptiStruct serves as a powerful multiphysics and multidisciplinary tool for simulation and optimization, covering both implicit and explicit analysis. By adopting a “One Model, One Solver” philosophy, it enhances workflow effectiveness, delivers necessary engineering analyses, and shortens the time required to achieve results, all while preserving precision. Genuine design advancements are achieved through the evaluation, refinement, and optimization of the entire system using a unified, integrated platform, which is precisely what OptiStruct facilitates. Engineers are empowered to evaluate a range of physics, such as durability, heat transfer, acoustics, and fatigue, all within a single model that combines structural and multiphysics analysis, thereby streamlining processes and hastening market readiness. Its flexible architecture supports collaboration with favored tools, integration of third-party software, and customization of the application, ensuring that the same model and solver approach are upheld throughout. Furthermore, OptiStruct establishes a benchmark for optimization in various areas including lightweighting, structural integrity, multi-model, nonparametric shape optimization, and multi-material applications, making it an essential tool for engineers. Ultimately, the versatility and efficiency offered by OptiStruct not only enhance the design process but also foster innovation across diverse engineering sectors.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
BricsCAD Yes 
Revit Yes 
Tekla Civil Yes 

Integrations

AutoCAD No 
BricsCAD No 
Revit No 
Tekla Civil No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CSI

Country

United States

Website

www.csiamerica.com/products/safe

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/mechanical-simulation/optistruct/

Product Features

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

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