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What is ABAQUS?

ABAQUS is a general purpose finite element code for several types of analysis. Among these are static and dynamic stress/displacement calculation, heat transfer and thermal stress, coupled pore fluid flow, mass diffusion, acoustic, piezoelectric, and fracture mechanics analysis.

Where is ABAQUS?

ABAQUS is available in all of the engineering computer labs and compute.

What is ANSYS?

ANSYS is a general purpose finite element program. Many different types of problems may be analyzed using the code.  Examples include structural, thermal, magnetic field, electric field, coupled field and fluids analyses.

ANSYS is also a self contained program in that the Pre-processor (model definition), Processor (solver) and Post-processor (output) are all integrated into a single code. All of these components may be accessed either through a graphical user interface (GUI) or through execution commands.

What is Hypermesh?

Hypermesh is a pre- and post-processing system that enables engineers to create and manipulate finite-element models.

Where is Hypermesh?

Hypermesh is available on all platforms on the engineering network.

Preparing Your Account to Use Hypermesh on UNIX or LINUX

To run Hypermesh from the DECS compute servers, you will need to set your environment by typing: 

Getting Started

Additional Help: Additional information can be found on the National Instruments website . 

Where is MATLAB?

MATLAB is available in the DECS Public Labs, Remote Desktop Services, and the DECS Compute Servers.  Matlab may be acquired for any computer through the MSU Computer store, or can be installed on Engineering owned machines by DECS.

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