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Is learning Python still worth it for simulation engineers now that tools like optiSLang exist?

I work as an FEA engineer. During an internship I was exposed to optiSLang (DOE, sensitivity analysis, MOP), and that got me interested in moving toward AI/ML for simulation.

If you work in this area:

  • Which path did you take, and what would you do differently?
  • What skills do employers or teams actually ask for?
  • Any project types that worked well as a portfolio (e.g. surrogate vs. full FEA on a simple structure)?
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u/Maleficent_Play1092 — 4 days ago
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I want to do proper FEA on a Commodore 64!

I want to get FEA working on the Commodore 64. It already has Giga-CAD which can export files in various formats. And there are also fortran and c-compilers for it. But can it handle meshing and solving a simple cantilever beam with say a hundred 2d quad elements?

Were there any command line C/Fortran codes that could mesh a 2D IGES/STEP file back in the 80s? I know gmsh can do this, but it was started late 90s. Wondering what people used in the 80s? This will be my first hurdle to solve.

I know there are BASIC program that you can type in to do 1D kind of analysis. But I want this running in machine language for 2D and generate the color contour plots..

u/imitation_squash_pro — 5 days ago
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HELP on Spring back analysis

after a impact analys on ls dyna for the correct visualization of the stress i will have to do a springback analysis , how i can do ? i ` ve try several time but after the fist step the analys delete the geometry.(p.s. i have in the explicit analysis a pre stress file) thanks for help anyway.

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u/Doc9960 — 5 days ago
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FEA of the BRAIN: sharing a content

I have a small YouTube channel called "The Simulationer" where I discuss the applications of FEA. I recently made a video about how FEA is used to simulate the human brain. just sharing it below. I want to know if this kind of content is appealing to people here. happy to hear anyone's thoughts! thanks for reading

https://youtu.be/FtIw9LHBmvg?si=XyFhcXE3ta-kftTA

u/No_Jellyfish7095 — 6 days ago
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Siemens ends open-source Radioss Project (OpenRadioss) and deletes GitHub repository

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u/BatyStar — 13 days ago
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Any Mechanical FEA Engineers willing to talk shop with a grad student?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently pursuing my MS in Mechanical Engineering in Colorado (coming from a Physics BS background) and I'm hoping to connect with some current engineers who specialize in FEA for structural mechanics on parts not buildings lol.

For context, my current masters thesis uses FEA and experimental testing of 3D-printed composite materials. I spend a lot of my time trying to model crack propagation using Abaqus amongst other things.

While I’m in the academic and research side of things right now, I’m really interested in hearing from professionals about what structural FEA looks like in the industry.

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments, or even just connect via DM if you're open to a quick chat:

  • What does your everyday actually look like?
  • How much of your time is spent in software/physical testing
  • What does the transition from academic modeling to industry application look like?
  • Any general advice for someone looking to build a long-term career in computational mechanics?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. have been applying to a lot of rotational programs but if your company is looking for anybody let me know! I would literally love any job with health insurgence after May 2027!

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u/Remarkable_Toe8606 — 14 days ago