ADINA System

ADINA System is a comprehensive and multifunctional software designed for finite element analysis (FEA) across various domains such as structural analysis, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and multiphysics simulations. Its powerful interactive interface allows for the simulation and analysis of complex problems, including nonlinear dynamics and interactions between fluids and solids. ADINA’s acronym stands for Automatic Dynamic Incremental Nonlinear Analysis, reflecting its advanced, nonlinear, dynamic, and automatic analysis capabilities.

With its robust multiphysics capabilities, ADINA can handle a wide range of applications including structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electromagnetic analysis. It is particularly effective in scenarios that require simulation of coupled physics phenomena such as fluid-structure interaction (FSI), solid-structure thermal coupling, and aerodynamics.

ADINA uses the Parasolid kernel for geometry-based analysis, enabling easy integration with CAD systems such as NX and SolidEdge. This makes it highly suitable for users working with complex geometries and needing seamless interaction with other design tools. The software also supports bidirectional data exchange with Nastran for importing and exporting finite element models.

Key Features of ADINA System:

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Provides powerful tools for analyzing structures, solids, and fluid dynamics using finite element methods.
• Multiphysics Simulation: Supports the analysis of coupled physics systems, including fluid-structure interaction (FSI), thermomechanical coupling, and other nonlinear dynamic problems.
• Fluid and Thermal Analysis: Capabilities for both compressible and incompressible fluid flow analysis and heat transfer in solids and fluids.
• Aerodynamics and UAV Analysis: Specialized tools for aerodynamic analysis, especially for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other aerospace applications.
• Advanced Geometry Handling: Uses Parasolid for handling geometries, providing easy integration with CAD software like NX and SolidEdge.
• Simulating Cavitation and Cutting Processes: Ability to simulate cavitation in fluids and cutting processes in solid materials.
• Heat Transfer Analysis: Detailed simulation of thermal behavior in solids and structures.
• Interaction Between Fluids and Solids (FSI): Advanced tools for simulating interactions between fluid flow and solid structures.
• Nonlinear Analysis: Performs complex nonlinear dynamic analysis for a variety of engineering applications.
• Powerful Graphical Engine: Includes a fast and capable graphical engine for visualizing results and conducting simulations.
• Compatibility with Nastran: Bi-directional communication with Nastran for importing and exporting FEA models.

ADINA is widely used across industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, and civil engineering, offering a reliable solution for engineers looking to solve complex, multi-physics problems with high accuracy and efficiency.