1 hour

Dan Wolf, Sr. Director Development

As part of MSC’s “University FEA Bundle” of software, Marc and Mentat combine to provide a graphically-rich environment for modeling and simulating nonlinear mechanics. If you agree with the adage that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, then you will enjoy seeing things move on your computer according to the laws of physics – exactly as they will move in the real world, as physical prototypes. By using Marc in your engineering work, you can benefit from ‘virtual prototyping for virtually anything that moves and deforms’. And learning how to use Marc while in school will enable you to hit-the-ground-running when taking a job in industry (and may even help you get hired!).

This session of SimAcademy is designed to enable university course instructors and students to extend their analytic knowledge of solid mechanics to address complex problems posed in nonlinear mechanics that cannot be solved with existing closed form methods.

• To use Marc to simulate three major categories of nonlinearities due to materials, large changes in geometry and boundary conditions like contact.

• To get started using Marc in an academic environment – such as where to find useful resources and how to access them.

• To use Marc to complement your use of CAD software (such as SolidWorks) or other technical computing software (such as MATLAB or Simulink).

• (if you are a teacher) To use Marc to improve your course instruction and the education of your students by coupling theory with compelling engineering applications.

• (if you are a student) To use Marc for your homework assignments, capstone projects, student competitions, or graduate-level research.

• (if you are a researcher) To use Marc in your graduate-level thesis and dissertation work or with projects done in collaboration with industry.

Dan Wolf holds a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue and is an engineer who has used Marc in many capacities since 1979 in three basic environments: academic (Assistant Prof. Ocean Engineering), industry (Pratt & Whitney – jet engine design) and as a software supplier (MSC Software). He currently heads the documentation, training and academic departments at MSC Software. His real passion lies in enabling others to see what is possible with simulation software and then helping them to use it to successfully achieve their goals related to engineering and virtual prototyping.