Computational Features

PMD provides computational means to solve general problems of continuum mechanics using FEM, in particular:

  • Steady-state and transient temperature fields

  • Linear thermo-elasto-statics

  • Thermo-elasto-plasticity and creep

  • Nonlinear statics - large deformations, displacements and rotations

  • Linear stability problems

  • Linear elastodynamics

  • Nonlinear transient dynamics - implicit and explicit integration

  • Seismic responses

  • Contact

Graphical User Interface

PMD has its own graphic pre/post-processor called GFEM. The program allows to generate the mesh, input the boundary conditions, run the computation and render the results on the mesh. The program is also capable of importing and processing the finite element meshes generated by external programs, for example ANSYS, FEMAP, DYNA, PATRAN, and others.

Advantages of the GFEM pre/post processor:

  • Complete overview of finite element mesh

  • Minimum degeneration of finite elements

  • Oriented towards mapped networks – reduction of computing requirements

  • Ideal support for the use of quadratic elements and efficient use of edge nodes

  • Correction of meshes created in commercial mesh generators

  • Easier assessment of stress states according to different methodologies and standards

PMD and GFEM impose a strict tolerance limit on the finite element degeneration. This requirement ensures that only high-quality meshes are accepted into the actual FEM calculation, which in turn leads to more reliable solution results.