ADINA TMC is primarily used for coupled thermo-mechanical problems. The program can handle fully coupled problems where the thermal solution affects the structural solution and the structural solution also affects the thermal solution. As well, ADINA TMC can handle one-way coupling where only one of the two physics fields affects the other.
ADINA TMC is also used for coupled problems involving other physics equations similar in nature to the heat transfer equation, namely electric fields and porous fluid flow. Hence, it is suitable for piezoelectric analysis and poroelastic/soil consolidation analysis.
The following mechanical to thermal coupling effects can be included:
- Internal heat generation due to plastic deformations or viscous effects
- Heat transfer between contacting bodies
- Heat generation due to friction
The following thermal to mechanical coupling effects can be included:
- Thermal expansion
- Temperature-dependent mechanical properties
- Temperature gradients in shells
ADINA TMC Applications in Industry
- Automotive systems
- Metal forming
- Welding processes
- MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
- Pressure vessels
- Piezoelectric sensors/actuators
- Soil consolidation
