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Announcing the SimScale Community Contest 2019
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Written by Megan Jenkins on February 11, 2019

Ready, set, simulate! Join the Community Contest to win up to €2000 by creating a unique FEA or CFD simulation...

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How to Optimize a Francis Turbine Design with CFD
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Written by Megan Jenkins on February 11, 2019

Learn about the different kinds of water turbines including the Francis turbine, and how to optimize their design with fluid flow...

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What are Degrees of Freedom in the Finite Element Method (FEM)?
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Written by Ajay Harish on February 4, 2019

In this article, the concept of degrees of freedom is discussed, in relevance to the finite element method used for solution of...

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The Challenger Disaster: Deadly Engineering Mistakes

Written by Ajay Harish on January 28, 2019

In this article, we revisit the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster to understand the reasons behind the tragedy and how...

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Applications of FEA in Civil Engineering

Written by Ajay Harish on January 21, 2019

Have you ever wondered what applications finite element analysis (FEA) is best used for in civil engineering? Read our blog to...

New Simulation Workflow | SimScale Product Update 01/19

Written by Sebastian Guenther on January 17, 2019

Keeping with the momentum of last year, 2019 starts with a major update to the overall meshing and simulation workflow from...

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How Reliable is Open Source Software for CAE?

Written by Guillermo Giraldo on January 14, 2019

Have you ever wondered how reliable open source software for CAE is? Here at SimScale, we want our users to know all the pros and...

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Implicit vs Explicit Finite Element Method (FEM): What is the Difference?

Written by Ajay Harish on January 8, 2019

Learn everything you need to know about using implicit and explicit analysis in FEM (finite element method) and the difference...

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Run Continuation, Frequency Analysis, Flow Volume Extraction & More | SimScale Product Update 12/18

Written by Richard Szöke-Schuller on January 3, 2019

The SimScale product update for the end of 2018 brings run continuation, frequency analysis, flow volume extraction, passive...

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Formula Student Team UBRacing: Success Story

Written by Megan Jenkins on December 20, 2018

Read our blog to find out how UBRacing used SimScale simulation to compete in Formula Student UK and Germany. Learn more...

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How To Use CFD To Simulate Airflow in an Operating Room

Written by Guillermo Giraldo on December 18, 2018

CFD for simulating ventilation in hospitals: a typical operating room is analyzed for thermal comfort, energy efficiency and...

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F1 in Schools STEM Challenge™: SimScale Student Success Story

Written by Megan Jenkins on December 13, 2018

Find out how Thrust Vector used SimScale simulation to compete and win the F1 in Schools STEM Challenge™ in Australia. Learn...

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