Metafor

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Nonlinear finite element software (University of Liège)

Geschiedenis

Metafor can deal with complex material behaviours including damage and fracture for both metallic and composite materials.

Specific domains of application are:
• Impact simulation and crashworthiness of aerospace components (Fan Blade Out, bird strike, blade buckling & fracture, shock absorbers, blade/casing interactions, impact on composite panels,…).
• Hot and cold metal forming processes (superplastic forming, creep forming, deep-drawing & springback, hydroforming, cold roll forming, thixoforming, tension leveling, strip rolling and lubrication…).
• Tire mechanics & rubber.
• Biomechanics (brain models, orthodontics, remodeling, impact…).

These numerical models result from many collaborative projects with industry and funded by the European Community, the Walloon Region and the Marshall Plan.