The ANSA / LS-DYNA approach for IGA Simulations

Isogeometric Analysis (IGA), is maturing and becoming capable to be incorporated in industrial applications. Widely used in the automotive industry for crash analysis, LS-DYNA is the first commercial solver to provide IGA features. Highest accuracy and shorter run times make IGA effective for crash analysis. Nevertheless, the complexity of the current automotive models and the maturity of the already established methods and processes require the development of the respective IGA tools and processes to reach and exceed the current levels of effectiveness. The new technical challenges offer the opportunity for new solutions and improvements in engineering simulation technology.