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Impact Analysis

Using Extreme Loading® for Structures (ELS) software, structural engineers can perform analysis on structures that have been or may be impacted by objects such as vehicles. ELS is built around the Applied Element Method (AEM) of analysis, the only method that automatically calculates crack initiation, propagation and separation of elements.

 

Impact Analysis Features Include:

  • Modeling and simulation of structural and non-structural component behavior due to impact.
  • Debris and glass fragment velocity and dispersion can be assessed allowing Engineers to determine risk zones and stand-off distances.
Cracks are generated automatically by the ELS solver.

Automated Cracking

Cracks are generated automatically by the ELS solver.

Separation and resulting debris due to extreme loads requires no user intervention.

Automated Separation

Separation and resulting debris due to extreme loads requires no user intervention.

Contour diagram of the analysis of a projectile impacting a steel plate.

Projectile Impact

Contour diagram of the analysis of a projectile impacting a steel plate.

Contour diagram and fragmentation of the analysis of a projectile impacting a steel plate.

Projectile Fragmentation

Contour diagram and fragmentation of the analysis of a projectile impacting a steel plate.

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