Frequently asked questions
A set of Frequently Asked Questions, compiled to provide quick answers to some of the most common questions related to our software.
If you couldn't find an answer or if you have any other unrelated question, please contact your local distributor or our direct support below.
Command manual
This manual describes the different simulation model commands in our software. It covers both the structural input format and mathematical formulations. Many small examples show how to use the different commands.
The manual is integrated into the software. It automatically shows the command and highlights the parameters that the user is currently is working on.
Web based version of the command manual can be accessed here:
Intrinsic operations
There are numerous of intrinsic operations in the software which are useful when defining functions. The intrinsic operations currently available are presented here:
Getting started
What are the system requirements?
How do I install IMPETUS Afea Solver?
How do I keep my software up-to-date?
How do I start a simulation?
Test your hardware with our "Performance benchmark" tool (no license required).
Performance benchmark
Are you a new user and want to learn how the command file structure works?
We have prepared a simple cookbook for you.
System description
IMPETUS Afea Solver is a system for non-linear explicit finite element simulations. The system is made up of different software components, data libraries and documentation.
Verifier documentation
Each released version of IMPETUS Afea Solver’s computational modules (FE and DP) is subjected to version control based on a benchmark database. We test all our input commands to verify that they work correctly. For some applications, Recommended Modelling Practices (RMP) have been developed. The RMPs contain validation tests in combination with a recommended modelling methodology. All of the following documents are updated based on the latest version control:
Verification of Input Commands
Verification of Explosives
Verification of HIII Dummy, Male, 50th percentile
RMP001 - Material Failure Prediction Of Large-Scale Steel Structures
RMP002 - High Explosive Blast Loading
RMP003 - Recomputing DNV-RP-C208
RMP004 - DOCOL Steels
RMP005 - Ballistics
User material models
IMPETUS Afea Solver comes with support for user defined material models. For information about how it works, please check the documentation below:
Class materials and tutorials
Here is a collection of class materials notes and video tutorials:
