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ALGOR, Inc.
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150 Beta Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2932 PA Tel. 412-967-2700 Toll Free 800-482-5467 Fax 412-967-2781 |
Type: Subsidiary
On the web:
http://www.algor.com
ALGOR supplies software and provides services for mechanical and civil engineers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer products, military, electric power, petroleum, large structures, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Its packages work with such popular design software packages as Autodesk Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks. The company is a subsidiary of Autodesk, which acquired it in late 2008 for about $34 million.
Officers:
CEO: Michael L. Bussler
VP Operations: Teresa Anania
Director International Business Development: John Li
Competitors:
Altair Engineering
MathWorks
Siemens PLM Software
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| Stable release | Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2012 |
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux |
| Website | www.algor.com |
ALGOR Simulation is a general-purpose multiphysics finite element analysis software package developed by ALGOR Incorporated for use on the Microsoft Windows and GNU/Linux computer operating systems. It is distributed in a number of different core packages to cater to specifics applications, such as mechanical event simulation and computational fluid dynamics.
ALGOR is used by many scientists and engineers worldwide.[1] It has found application in aerospace,[2] and it has received many favorable reviews.[3][4][5]
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Typical uses
Typical uses include bending, mechanical contact, thermal (conduction, convection, radiation), fluid dynamics, and coupled or uncoupled multiphysics.
Materials and elements database
ALGOR's library of material models includes metals and alloys, plastics, glass, foams, fabrics, elastomers, Concrete (with rebar), soils and User-defined materials.
ALGOR's element library depends on the geometry and the type of analysis performed. It includes 8 and 4 node bricks, 8 and 4 node shells, and Beam and trusses.
References
- ^ http://www.algor.com/service_support/customer/default.asp
- ^ J. B. Binder, "Algor finite element modeling tools aid aerospace", Aerospace America, vol. 33, no. 5, 1995.
- ^ B. Turney, "How two operating systems boost FEA productivity," 3/23/2006, http://machinedesign.com/article/how-two-operating-systems-boost-fea-productivity-0323
- ^ J. Greco, "Flexible FEA Program Supports Mixed Elements To Speed Up Analysis" CADALYST, Jan. 2005.
- ^ R. Helms, "ALGOR FEA Predicts Mechanism Failure and Confirms Design Modification," 4/1/2005, http://www.algor.com/news_pub/user_reviews/2005/Helms_V16_MD/.
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