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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

Are you in search of an engineering solution that can tackle design challenges, minimize failures and warranty expenses, expedite design processes, and seamlessly integrate with your current Windows-based 3D CAD software or function independently? SimWise 4D is tailored for design and engineering experts who are focused on creating products with assemblies of 3D components. By leveraging this innovative virtual environment to simulate your assemblies, you can foster more inventive and resilient designs while also cutting down on development time. SimWise 4D empowers you to explore the rigid body dynamics of an assembly, size components accurately, assess part interferences and collision responses, evaluate stresses caused by motion, produce physics-driven animations, and test your control systems effectively. Engineers utilize our Working Model 2D, Dynamic Designer Motion, and SimWise 4D tools to construct virtual prototypes of their mechanical designs, allowing them to rigorously evaluate performance and enhance overall product quality. Ultimately, these advancements lead to more efficient workflows and higher levels of innovation within engineering teams.

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Pricing Details

$9,588 one-time payment
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$2000.00/year/user
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

ITASCA Consulting

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.itascacg.com/software/pfc

Vendor Details

Company Name

Design Simulation Technologies

Founded

2005

Country

United States

Website

www.design-simulation.com

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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