計算力学研究センター【略称:RCCM】 List of Products and Services

Actran" is a system for acoustic analysis of various products and structures such as automobiles, ships, aircraft, and buildings. It allows for easy analysis of vibration noise, fluid noise, radiation noise, and other types of noise, as well as evaluation of acoustic characteristics and sound insulation performance. Additionally, it is possible to conduct acoustic analysis using experimental data directly. 【Recommended for those who】 ◎ Want to understand the mechanisms of noise generation ◎ Want to identify noise sources ◎ Want to reduce the man-hours and costs of product development ◎ Want to perform acoustic analysis in the high-frequency range ◎ Want to design room acoustics ◎ Are involved in architectural acoustics or exterior noise ★ We are currently offering materials that introduce analysis case studies. You can view them immediately from "PDF Download.

• Acoustic Analysis
• Other analyses

This seminar aims to discuss the challenges faced in various fields by leading experts in the theories of two-joint muscles, sports for people with disabilities, and rehabilitation, while exploring the direction of muscle strength analysis. Additionally, we will introduce training support tools based on the FEMS program. If you are interested, we kindly ask you to attend this seminar. 【Seminar Overview】 ■ Date and Time - March 18, 2020 (Wednesday) - 13:00-17:00 (Registration starts at 12:30) - A networking event (light refreshments) is planned from 17:00 to 19:00 ■ Venue - Seminar Room, Computational Mechanics Research Center, Inc. (8F Tokyu Togoshi Building, 1-7-1 Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) ■ Organized by: Computational Mechanics Research Center, Inc. ■ Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required) ■ Capacity: 50 people *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar

This document introduces the analysis capabilities of 'Simcenter FEMAP' in the construction field, which consists of the pre- and post-processor (FEMAP) and the structural finite element method solver (Simcenter Nastran). Simcenter Nastran is used in various fields worldwide and is widely utilized in the construction sector as well. For example, it is used to evaluate stress distribution in composite structures made of steel and concrete, and to assess the stability of concrete dam embankments. [Contents] ■ About Simcenter FEMAP ■ Available analysis functions ■ Bulk placement of shell elements representing steel ■ Bulk placement of GAP elements (spring elements) ■ Sweep along element edges *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract Analysis
• Structural Analysis
• Other analyses

This document introduces analysis examples in the construction field using 'Simcenter FEMAP', which consists of a pre-post processor (FEMAP) and a structural finite element method solver (Simcenter Nastran). FEMAP is a product specialized in creating finite element models, allowing the definition of pressure conditions through equations and enabling settings such as hydrostatic pressure. Additionally, it offers convenient features for model creation and analysis result display, such as virtual cross-section representation of beam/bar elements and simultaneous display of multiple analysis results. 【Contents】 ■ About Simcenter FEMAP ■ Available analysis functions ■ Stress analysis of composite girders ■ Stability verification of dam embankments *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract Analysis
• Structural Analysis
• Other analyses

The Computational Mechanics Research Center, which engages in research and development of software based on structural and fluid dynamics, is hosting beginner-friendly seminars on various topics including fluid (thermal fluid and acoustics), structural analysis, and chemistry. This time, we will hold our first free seminar for beginners themed "Nonlinearity" in our seminar room. We will explain the fundamental knowledge necessary to explore phenomena that go beyond linearity. This content is recommended for those who are about to start or have just begun working on nonlinear analysis. 【Seminar Overview】 Date: November 7, 2019 (Thursday) Time: 13:30 - 17:00 (Registration starts at 13:00) Venue: Our seminar room (8F Tokyu Togoshi Building, 1-7-1 Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) Capacity: Approximately 30 people (Pre-registration required) *Registration will close once the capacity is reached. *You can view a digest version of the seminar materials from "PDF Download." For details and registration on the day, please visit the official website.

• Business Skills Seminar

"Simcenter 3D" is an integrated CAE tool of the high-end CAD [NX] series, equipped with CAD features that are advantageous for creating analysis models. Since this product inherits the capabilities of high-end CAD [NX], it excels in the manipulation of complex shape formation, simplification, and FEM mesh control. In recent years, analysis models have been trending towards increased complexity and scale, resulting in greater time and effort required for model creation. The ability to easily create the intended mesh and develop analysis models that closely resemble reality is a significant advantage. 【Features】 ■ Powerful FEM modeling ■ Seamless coupled analysis ■ Next-generation design through topology optimization ■ Integration with control and physical testing *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Structural Analysis
• Other analyses
• Prototype Services

"KilnSimu" is a simulation tool that analyzes the temperature distribution and material distribution inside a rotary kiln. It can be customized according to specifications based on measurement data, taking into account material movement, heat, and reaction rates within the kiln. It is used for process scale-up, design, and optimization of processes. 【Features】 ■ Dedicated analysis tool for rotary kilns ■ Analyzes the interior of the rotary kiln ■ Considers material movement, heat, and reaction rates within the rotary kiln ■ Allows modification of rotary kiln specifications ■ Capable of simulating co-current and counter-current flow

• Other analyses
• Structural Analysis

"Actran" is a general-purpose tool for acoustic analysis. By selecting the optimal solver (finite element method, finite volume method, statistical energy analysis) according to the target, it enables analysis tailored to objectives (accuracy, cost) and development phases. It also allows for understanding the sound propagation mechanism through animation and auditory prediction using sound playback functionality. 【Features】 ■ Supports both structural vibration sound and fluid sound ■ Coupled calculations between flow-structural vibration-sound ■ Compatible with not only FEM (finite element method) but also SEA (statistical energy analysis) ■ Includes thermal and simplified CFD functions, considering the effects of background differences on sound propagation. ■ Large-scale acoustic analysis with hundreds of millions of degrees of freedom, essential for high-frequency analysis beyond the audible range ■ Supports three fluid sound sources (Lighthill, Mohring, pressure fluctuations on structural surfaces) ■ Supports random sound fields. Acoustic transmission loss analysis using diffuse boundary conditions is also possible. ■ Capable of both frequency response and time history response analysis ■ Analysis using experimental data is also possible ■ Optimization through automatic continuous execution of parameter studies *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Acoustic Analysis
• Other analyses
• Contract Analysis

"FactSage" is software that predicts thermodynamic equilibrium states. Substances introduced into high-temperature furnaces or reaction vessels undergo chemical reactions and mixing. After a period of time, when thermodynamic equilibrium is reached, it quickly predicts what substances are present and in what quantities. It has various functions related to thermodynamic equilibrium calculations, with representative features including the prediction of thermodynamic equilibrium states, the creation of phase diagrams, viscosity predictions for molten slag and glass, and support for the development of thermodynamic databases. [Features] - Thermodynamic equilibrium calculations and phase diagram calculations using the Gibbs energy minimization method - A highly reliable and extensive thermodynamic database - User-friendly thermodynamic database development tools - Operating environment: Windows 11, 10 - License authentication: USB dongle key or network server *For more details, please refer to the related links or PDF materials.

• Other metal materials
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Database

"AUTODESK MOLDFLOW" is simulation software that allows for detailed verification of the plastic injection molding process through resin flow analysis. By validating plastic product design, mold design, injection molding processes, and the suitability of resin materials, it enables the optimization of various designs, making it possible to achieve high-quality plastic products. Additionally, by conducting verification during the development stage, it allows for the early identification of molding defects and issues that may arise during the molding process. Implementing effective countermeasures for defects helps in reducing costs, shortening development time, and avoiding mass production issues in advance. [Features] - Enables the realization of high-quality plastic products - Allows for the early identification of molding defects and issues that occur during the molding process - Helps in reducing costs, shortening development time, and avoiding mass production issues in advance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Thermo-fluid analysis
• Other analyses
• Analytical Equipment and Devices

We offer contracted analysis for plastic injection molding simulation using resin flow analysis. If you want to shorten the design and development period, are in urgent need of countermeasures due to mass production defects, or wish to conduct resin flow analysis but find it difficult to implement the software, we can respond to various requests, so please feel free to contact us. 【Recommended for the following individuals】 ■ Those who want to shorten the design and development period ■ Those who are facing mass production defects and need urgent countermeasures ■ Those who want to conduct resin flow analysis but find it difficult to implement the software ■ Those who wish to introduce resin flow analysis in the future but want to conduct analysis before implementation ■ Those who lack manpower for analysis work and would like someone to conduct the analysis for them *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract Analysis
• Contract Analysis
• Analysis Services

"Simcenter Femap" is a highly integrated CAE tool that combines the preprocessor "Femap" and the finite element method solver "Simcenter Nastran." With Femap, complex finite element modeling can be performed with simple operations, and Simcenter Nastran enables a variety of advanced analyses, including linear static analysis, eigenvalue analysis, nonlinear analysis, and heat transfer analysis. Additionally, Femap can be customized through an API, and our company offers API development services. 【Femap Pre/Post Features】 ■ Seamless access to CAD data ■ Support for multiple solvers ■ User-friendly GUI ■ Meshing toolbox ■ Powerful auto-mesh functionality ■ Advanced post-processing capabilities *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Contract Analysis
• Structural Analysis
• Other analyses

"SOLID EDGE" with Synchronous Technology is a design and FEA analysis solution CAD that can convert CAD models into those suitable for FEA. It is a 3D CAD "Solid Edge" developed with the comfortable speed and flexibility of a non-history type, without compromising the management capabilities of a history-based type and parametric design. The intuitive operation of "grabbing and releasing" model shapes makes editing and creating models comfortable, allowing for the smooth and rapid creation of innovative designs. 【Features】For FEA Modeling ■ Equipped with intuitive operations and rich, powerful editing functions ■ Capable of creating analysis models with hole filling, filleting, chamfer removal, adding dimensions, flexible editing of other CAD data, creating multiple cases, and correcting problematic geometries ■ Editing that is cumbersome in history-based 3D CAD can be done extremely intuitively with Solid Edge using Synchronous Technology ■ FEA simulations can also be performed *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other CAD
• Other CAD related software
• 3D CAD

We offer contract analysis for simulations using structural analysis. Leveraging our 35 years of experience, our experts in numerical analysis provide simulation technologies that are beneficial to each individual. The simulation software we use is Simcenter Femap. If you want to shorten your design and development period, or if you are facing urgent issues with mass production defects and need solutions, we can accommodate various requests, so please feel free to contact us! [For those who:] ■ Want to shorten the design and development period ■ Are facing urgent issues with mass production defects ■ Want to perform structural analysis but find it difficult to implement the software ■ Want to conduct analysis before implementing structural analysis software in the future ■ Need assistance with analysis work due to a lack of manpower, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract Analysis

"ASTEA MACS" is a system developed specifically for the analysis of temperature stress in mass concrete. It can consistently perform three-dimensional unsteady heat conduction calculations and temperature stress calculations, taking into account changes in boundary conditions due to concrete placement, hydration heat, and curing conditions. Emphasizing pre- and post-processing functions, it is designed to be user-friendly for beginners in analysis, including default settings in the standard database. 【Features】 ■ Compliant with the Civil Engineering Society's standard guidelines and the Architectural Institute of Japan's mass concrete guidelines ■ Capable of consistently performing three-dimensional unsteady heat conduction calculations and temperature stress calculations ■ User-friendly design for beginners in analysis ■ Provides 10 standard patterns with automatic mesh functions and automatic condition settings *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses
• Mechanism Analysis

The long-term performance simulation program for concrete structures, "LECCA2-Std," is a program that can quantitatively capture the time-dependent changes of deterioration phenomena caused by carbonation, salt damage, or freeze-thaw damage in two dimensions. This program not only enables two-dimensional FEM calculations and the estimation of rebar corrosion amounts but also visually displays distribution maps of rebar corrosion amounts and chloride ion concentrations. Additionally, it allows for the formulation of maintenance plans tailored to product specifications by specifying the physical properties of repair materials. 【Functions】 ■ Two-dimensional FEM calculations ■ Prediction of surface concentration and diffusion coefficient ■ Estimation of rebar corrosion amounts ■ Formulation of maintenance plans ■ Visual display *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses
• Mechanism Analysis

"LECCA2-Lite" is a long-term performance simulation program for concrete structures. It can quantitatively capture the time-dependent changes in deterioration phenomena due to carbonation, salt damage, or freeze-thaw damage in two dimensions. Designed with the general engineer in mind, it limits the analysis modes available in "LECCA2" to the necessary range for practical use. While maintaining the conventional simulation accuracy, it minimizes the number of input parameters, resulting in a more intuitive and user-friendly specification. Additionally, information on new materials based on recent findings has been added, making it suitable for the formulation of maintenance management plans. [Function List] ■ 2D FEM calculations ■ Prediction of surface concentration and diffusion coefficient ■ Calculation of rebar corrosion amount ■ Maintenance management plans ■ Visual result display *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Structural Analysis
• Other analyses

"MECHANICAL FINDER" is software for bone strength evaluation using the finite element method. It allows for the extraction of bone shapes from CT scans, enabling the creation of models that reflect the individual bone shapes and bone densities of patients. Additionally, it offers various analysis functions such as creating models with virtually cut bones for implant insertion, contact analysis, material nonlinearity analysis, large deformation analysis, and dynamic analysis. From DICOM input to mesh generation, condition setting, analysis, and result display, everything is completed in one package. 【Features】 ■ Capable of creating models from CT data ■ Capable of creating models with implant insertion ■ Various analysis functions ■ Reliable support as it is a self-developed product ■ Capable of creating models that reflect heterogeneous densities based on CT values *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Structural Analysis
• Other analyses

At RCCM, we provide fluid analysis contract services and program development services using fluid analysis software such as ANSYS Fluent. Our specialized engineers offer analysis support services for various challenges faced by our clients. In the following examples, we have listed issues that can be improved through fluid analysis. 【Examples】 ■ There is no time (or it is cumbersome) to create a prototype (experimental body) in experiments. ■ The parameters that can be set in experiments are limited. ■ It is difficult to respond due to issues of difficulty and manpower. ■ We want to find a path to solving problems at the initial design stage. ■ We want to customize the settings of fluid simulation software. ■ We would like to request fluid analysis including high-quality mesh from model creation. ■ Confirmation through simulation is needed in parallel with the design and manufacturing processes. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses
• Contract Analysis
• Thermo-fluid analysis

"NASTRAN" is a general-purpose structural analysis software developed for the U.S. space development project, which has been utilized at the forefront of the industry for over 40 years since its commercialization. The world's highest standard general-purpose structural analysis program, Simcenter Nastran (the successor to NX Nastran), was born from the fusion of this technology with Siemens PLM Software's long-standing CAE expertise. The basic bundle includes essential and convenient features for general structural analysis. [Features included in the basic bundle (excerpt)] ■ Linear static analysis ■ Eigenvalue analysis ■ Heat conduction analysis ■ Buckling analysis ■ Basic nonlinear analysis (static analysis, transient analysis) ■ Adhesive function (Glue function) *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Plastic processing machines (cutting and rolling)

"Simcenter 3D," a powerful tool that integrates CAE solutions from various specialized fields, can perform coupled analysis (multiphysics) simulations such as structural-fluid, structural-thermal, structural-thermal-fluid, and structural-mechanical analyses. It allows for the direct import of design data, mesh generation, and analysis all within a single framework. This is the digital tool of the future that removes the barriers between designers and analysts.

• Plastic processing machines (cutting and rolling)
• Analysis Services