 | Thermal Analysis (ATH) extends the capability of GPS, allowing designers to understand the thermal behavior of their designs. The steady-state or transient temperature distribution can be calculated in response to direct heating of a surface, the flow of a fluid past a surface, or the specified temperature of the surface. The thermal material properties can be temperature dependent. When analyzing assemblies, the conductivity across the interface between contacting parts can be specified. When ATH is used in conjunction with Nonlinear Structural Analysis (ANL), a new class of analysis problems can be tackled. Nonlinear structural analysis can be performed including the effects of the temperature distribution calculated by ATH, which can cause parts to expand and contract and also affect their material properties. Product highlights include: - Calculates the temperature distribution in a part or assembly.
- Determines the steady-state or transient thermal response.
- Material properties can be temperature dependent.
- Allows the conduction of heat between parts in an assembly.
- Enables thermal stress analysis when used in conjunction with ANL.
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