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Can you perform FEA (finite element analysis) in CATIA?

Yes, you can! Certain license types and/or roles enable FEA analysis within CATIA V5 and CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE. For more information about simulation and analysis using CATIA, please refer to our software datasheet. To perform FEA in CATIA:

  1. Prepare the model
    • Ensure the geometry is clean and free of defects.
    • Assign materials to all components.
  2. Access the analysis workbench
  3. Define the mesh
    • Use the FMS license for surface meshing or FMD license for solid meshing.
    • Adjust mesh size to balance accuracy and computational cost.
  4. Apply loads and constraints
    • Define boundary conditions, such as fixed supports or forces.
    • Apply external loads like pressure or gravity.
  5. Run the simulation
    • Use CATIA’s default Elfini solver for linear analysis or the Abaqus solver for advanced accuracy (requires Abaqus for CATIA license).
  6. Analyze results
    • View stress, displacement, and strain results using graphical outputs.
    • Optimize the design based on findings.

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