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Description
DIGIMU® creates digital polycrystalline microstructures that accurately reflect the material's heterogeneities, ensuring compliance with the intricate topological features of the microstructure. The boundary conditions applied to the Representative Elementary Volume (REV) mimic the experiences of a material point at the macroscopic level, particularly during the thermomechanical cycles relevant to that specific point. Utilizing a Finite Element formulation, the software simulates the various physical phenomena occurring in metal forming processes, such as recrystallization, grain growth, and Zener pinning caused by second phase particles. To enhance digital accuracy and minimize computation times, DIGIMU® employs advanced automated anisotropic meshing and remeshing adaptation technology, which allows for a detailed representation of grain boundaries while optimizing the number of elements used. This innovative approach not only streamlines the computational process but also improves the reliability of the simulations, making it a powerful tool for material scientists.
Description
PFC, which stands for Particle Flow Code, is a versatile distinct-element modeling tool offered in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional versions, known as PFC2D and PFC3D. This framework is engineered to replicate synthetic granular and solid materials by treating them as assemblies composed of rigid particles of varying sizes, which can include shapes like disks, spheres, and various forms of polyhedra. Its design affords an effective and adaptable approach to simulating the dynamics, interactions, fragmentation, flow, deformation, and failure of particle systems in fields such as geomechanics, mining, civil engineering, materials processing, and industrial design. Notably, PFC excels in scenarios where material behavior is dictated by interactions at the particle level, such as contact mechanics, bonding, friction, rearrangement, fracture, and flow, rather than relying on a continuous material mesh. Users have the capability to model bonded materials, including types like rock, concrete, or cemented soil, as well as unbound granular substances such as sand, gravel, ballast, ore, powders, and small grains. This broad applicability makes PFC an invaluable resource for researchers and engineers working with complex material behaviors.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
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Integrations
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Pricing Details
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Free Trial
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Free Version
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Pricing Details
$9,588 one-time payment
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
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
TRANSVALOR
Founded
1984
Country
France
Website
www.transvalor.com/en/digimu
Vendor Details
Company Name
ITASCA Consulting
Founded
1981
Country
United States
Website
www.itascacg.com/software/pfc
Product Features
Simulation
1D Simulation
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3D Modeling
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3D Simulation
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Agent-Based Modeling
No
Continuous Modeling
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Design Analysis
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Direct Manipulation
No
Discrete Event Modeling
No
Dynamic Modeling
No
Graphical Modeling
No
Industry Specific Database
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Monte Carlo Simulation
No
Motion Modeling
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Presentation Tools
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Stochastic Modeling
No
Turbulence Modeling
No