Advanced Search and Download CAE Model

These features are explained in this tutorial.

Step 1: Use Advanced Search to find materials with specific criteria

In the example here, the materials we are searching for should match the following criteria:
  • All materials should have Stress-Strain (computed) plots
  • Young's Modulus between 200000 MPa and 210000 MPa
  • Ultimate Tensile Strength < 600 MPa
  • Equivalent Strain < 18%
  • Carbon content < 8%
  1. Click Advanced Search.

    Result: The panel on the right displays the Advanced Search options.

    Figure 1. Advanced Search

    Advanced Search
  2. To select Stress-Strain Plots (Computed), select Plots from the Select Category drop down list.
    Figure 2. Select Category
    Select Category
  3. Select Stress-Strain (computed) from the filtered list.
    Figure 3. Select Property Name

    Select Property Name
    Note: You can also search by the category name or the property name in the search field to filter the data.
  4. Deselect Plots from the Select Category list to view material properties data of Stress-Strain (computed) Plots category.
    Figure 4. Deselect Category Plots

    Deselect Category Plots
  5. Enter the search input minimum and maximum values as 200000 MPa and 210000 MPa respectively for the mechanical property, Young's Modulus.
    Figure 5. Input Values for Young’s Modulus

    Specify Input Values for Young’s Modulus
  6. Enter the search input minimum and maximum values as 550 MPa and 600 MPa respectively for the mechanical property, Ultimate Tensile Strength.
    Figure 6. Input Values for Ultimate Tensile Strength

    Specify Input Values for Ultimate Tensile Strength
  7. Enter the search input maximum value as 15 % for the mechanical property, Equivalent Strain.
    Figure 7. Input Value for Equivalent Strength

    Specify Input Value for Equivalent Strength
  8. Enter the search input maximum value as 0.8 % for the chemical composition, Carbon.
    Figure 8. Input Value for Carbon

    Specify Input Value for Carbon
  9. All your search queries are displayed on top.
    Figure 9. Search Queries

    Search Queries
  10. Click to close the Advanced Search window.
    Result: The advanced search result is displayed.
    Figure 10. View Advance Search Result

    View Advance Search Result

Step 2: Compare Materials

Let us compare the advanced search results to understand the material properties data and its differences. You can compare materials data, view its differences among the selected materials, view material data in the form of a plot, overlay plots on an axes to compare material data, and view polar charts to visualize relationship and differences among the selected materials.

  1. Select the check box of the materials from the advanced search result.
    Figure 11. Select Materials

    Select Materials
  2. Click Compare.
    Result: The general information such as material name, description and its several properties data is displayed to compare.
    Figure 12. Compare Material Data

    Compare Material Data
  3. Click the Show differences only check box to view the difference in data among the selected materials.
    Figure 13. Compare Material Differences
    Compare Material Differences

    You can also compare material data using the material plot data.

  4. Click Plot to compare the selected materials plots.
    Figure 14. Plot

    Plot
  5. Select the required plot from the drop-down list.
    Figure 15. Select Plot

    Select Plot
    Result: The plot data is displayed for all the selected materials.
    Figure 16. Material Data Chart

    Material Data Chart
  6. Click Curve Overlay to view the selected plots overlayed on an axes.
    Figure 17. Curve Overlay

    Curve Overlay
  7. Select a plot from the drop-down list.
    Figure 18. Curve Values

    Curve Values

    Result: The material properties for the selected plot is displayed.

    Figure 19. Material Properties

    Material Properties
  8. Select the required material properties.

    Result: The overlayed curves are displayed.

    Figure 20. Curves Overlay

    Curves Overlay
  9. Hover over the curve, to read the values.
    Figure 21. Chart Options

    Chart Options
    • Hover over the plot area to view chart options such as zoom in, zoom out, auto scale to original chart view, and reset axes.
    • You can also export the chart data as a PDF document.
    • Click the legend to view or hide the curve on the axes.
  10. Click Polar Chart to compare multiple properties and visualize the relationship between the materials data.
  11. Select the properties of the materials that you wish to compare.
    Figure 22. Properties Selection

    Properties Selection
  12. Click Polar Chart.

    Result: The Polar chart is displayed. Each material property is displayed as an axis and its material data values are displayed for comparision.

    Figure 23. Polar Chart

    Polar Chart

    Click to export the polar chart data as a PDF document.

Step 3: Download CAE Materials for Simulations

Download CAE simulation-ready files to your local workstation. You can include generic data from the same class materials for the material properties that do not have values provided by the producer.

  1. Click on a material.
    Result: A panel displays the material information.
    Figure 24. Material Information

    Material Information
  2. Click CAE Model.
    Figure 25. CAE Model

    CAE Model
  3. From the Select Software list, select the solver or CAE application name.
    Figure 26. Software List

    Select Software
  4. From the Select Model list, select the solver specific model name.
    Figure 27. Select Model

    Select Model
  5. From the Select Unit list, select the required unit system.
    Figure 28. Select Unit

    Select Unit
    A preview of CAE material data is displayed.
    Figure 29. Preview of CAE Material Card

    Preview of CAE Material Card

    By default, the preview is collapsed, click to preview the CAE Card details.

    If the chart data is available the charts are displayed along with the material properties.
    Note: Use full screen to view the data and charts together.
    For example, for the ABS material, 20 / M 410 MG, and Simsolid software the chart data is displayed.
    Figure 30. Simsolid CAE Model Data

    Simsolid CAE Model Data
  6. You can modify the values of the material properties to analyze the material details. For example, modify the reduction factor to see the stress and strain results of the selected material.
    Figure 31. Modify Material Properties

    Modify Material Properties
  7. Optional: Enter an identification number for the material in Material Id
    Note: Use the arrow keys to select a number. By default, the material id is 1000.
    Figure 32. Material ID

    Material ID
  8. Select Include generic data to view generic data for the missing material properties.
    Figure 33. Include Generic Data

    Include Generic Data

    Result: The CAE Model download options such as Software, Model are extended with the generic data.

    AMDC provides generic data from the same class of materials.

    For example, for the selected ABS material 20 / M 410 MG, Optistruct software provides additional values.
    Figure 34. Optistruct CAE Model Data

    Optistruct CAE Model Data
    From the Select Model list, select the additional value MatS1(ABS) to view the generic data.
    Figure 35. Optistruct with Generic Data

    Optistruct with Generic Data
    Hover over the plot area to view chart options such as zoom in, zoom out, auto scale to original chart view, reset axes, and export it as a PDF document.
    Figure 36. Chart Options

    Chart Options

    Hover over the curve to read the curve values.

  9. Click Download
    Note: You can also encrypt the CAE file data before downloading it for Optistruct and Radioss Solvers.

    Result: The CAE Model file is downloaded to your personalized download location on your local workstation.