Are you looking for a structural simulation software package that exclusively addresses the unique concerns of structural simulation, without a lot of extra tools you don't need? ANSYS Structural provides all the power of ANSYS nonlinear structural capabilities, as well as all linear capabilities, in order to deliver the highest-quality, most-reliable structural simulation results available.

Thanks to its full complement of nonlinear elements, nonlinear and linear material laws, and inelastic material models, ANSYS Structural easily simulates even the largest and most intricate of structures. Plus, its world-class nonlinear contact functionality allows for the analysis of complicated assemblies. ANSYS Structural offers users an intuitive, tree-structured GUI for easy definition of even the most intricate material models and a choice of iterative and direct solvers for optimal results (Note: Supplementary solvers may be added via the Parallel Performance for ANSYS module.)

Pre-tensioning analysis of a bolt-bracket assembly involving nonlinear materials, and contact with friction	Flexible transient dynamics analysis of a suspension system from a Dale Earnhardt race car Courtesy DEI

Product development is a constantly evolving process and down the road, if you realize the need for additional simulation capacity, ANSYS Structural is easy to upgrade. Convert to ANSYS Mechanical and get the most powerful tool for both structural and thermal simulation. If you'd like to perform even more of these kinds of studies at the same time - including fluid flow, and high- and low-frequency electromagnetics - look to the ANSYS Multiphysics package.

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