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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.
Description
Metariver Technology Co., Ltd. develops innovative and creative computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis S/W based upon the most recent HPC technology and S/W technologies including CUDA technology. We are changing the paradigm in CAE technology by using particle-based CAE technology, high-speed computation technology with GPUs, and CAE analysis software.
Here is an introduction to our products.
1. Samadii-DEM: works with discrete element method and solid particles.
2. Samadii-SCIV (Statistical Contact In Vacuum): working with high vacuum system gas-flow simulation.
3. Samadii-EM (Electromagnetics) : For full-field interpretation
4. Samadii-Plasma: For Analysis of ion and electron behavior in an electromagnetic field.
5. Vampire (Virtual Additive Manufacturing System): Specializes in transient heat transfer analysis.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
$9,588 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
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
Yes
Chromebook
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
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
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
ITASCA Consulting
Founded
1981
Country
United States
Website
www.itascacg.com/software/pfc
Vendor Details
Company Name
Metariver Technology Co.,Ltd
Founded
2009
Country
South Korea
Website
www.metariver.kr/
Product Features
Product Features
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
CAD/CAM Compatibility
Yes
Finite Element Analysis
Yes
Fluid Dynamics
Yes
Import / Export Files
Yes
Integrated 3D Modeling
No
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Yes
Mechanical Event Simulation
No
Multibody Dynamics
Yes
Thermal Analysis
Yes
Simulation
1D Simulation
No
3D Modeling
No
3D Simulation
Yes
Agent-Based Modeling
No
Continuous Modeling
Yes
Design Analysis
Yes
Direct Manipulation
No
Discrete Event Modeling
No
Dynamic Modeling
Yes
Graphical Modeling
No
Industry Specific Database
No
Monte Carlo Simulation
Yes
Motion Modeling
No
Presentation Tools
No
Stochastic Modeling
No
Turbulence Modeling
No