Robust and accurate engineering simulations
Simple – powerful – user friendly
Impetus BASIC is an advanced simulation tool designed for dynamic and non-linear quasistatic mechanical processes, with primary applications in the Automotive, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas sectors.
At its core, Impetus BASIC revolves around a Finite Element solver, empowered by GPU acceleration for efficient modelling of thermo-mechanical processes. Complementing its robust computational engine is a modern multi-user GUI, an effective job manager, and potent post-processing capabilities.
The Finite Element engine in Impetus Solver relies on explicit time integration, making it particularly well-suited for transient dynamic events. Nevertheless, its versatility extends to an efficient handling of non-linear quasi-static processes.
The driving forces behind Impetus Solver’s development are precision, numerical stability, and user-friendly functionality. The Finite Element engine’s strength is based on its exceptional element formulations and on a robust contact treatment.
Exceptional elements
Cracking/node splitting
True surface-to-surface contact
A Cutting-edge Solution for Civilian Engineering Applications
The world-class Finite Element engine in Impetus BASIC is seamlessly integrated with a powerful user interface, including an intuitive editor for precise input file control, an assembly mode for easy model setup, a robust job manager, and comprehensive post-processing functionality.
With Impetus BASIC you also have access to the latest documentation from version control, based on our verification and validation database.
The driving forces behind Impetus Solver’s development are precision, numerical stability, and user-friendly functionality. The Finite Element engine’s strength is based on its exceptional element formulations and on a robust contact treatment.
An extensive collection of models and calibrations for various material classes is available. Leveraging the advantages of GPU acceleration allows for prioritising accuracy over speed.
Impetus BASIC is limited with a velocity cap (500 m/s) for nodes and particles. For use at higher velocities, see Impetus Defense
computational engine
Higher order elements – GPU accelerated
Finite element Engine
Impetus BASIC utilises our robust Finite Element engine. This reliable and user friendly module is an explicit Lagrangian thermo-mechanical solver with unique higher order elements which can handle very large deformations.
It utilises GPU-acceleration for high computational performance and features highly accurate treatment of contacts.
More about our enginesMain features
Tailored for extreme non-linearities
Crash and impact
Ideal for designing components and vehicle sub-structures, that require a high level of detail. A full 3D representation of stresses, strains and of relevant connectors ensures high fidelity simulation results. Verify convergence with easy-to-use built-in tools for mesh refinement.
Dropped object
Accidental loading is a concern across various industries, whether it involves food packaging, electronic equipment, or heavy steel structures in the offshore industry.
Impetus Solver, with explicit time integration and a robust contact algorithm, is a versatile tool for simulations related to accidental loading. Additionally, smart functions for merging disjointed meshes simplify the modelling of complex geometries.
Quasi-static processes
Impetus Solver employs explicit time integration. As such, it is not an ideal tool for linear statics. Add any level of non-linearity, may it be due to friction, material behaviour or large deformations, and it might be the simulation tool of choice.
Bolts and connections
Easy modelling and evaluation of 3D bolted connections including pre-torque. Functionality for glued interfaces, rivets and welds. Model welds with the correct throat-section and account for the heat affected zone.
Additional capabilities
Manufacture, accidental loading, extreme structural response and more
Sheet metal forming
Well suited for intricate stamping processes, such as those involving rubber pads, thermal coupling, or thick-walled components.
Stretch-bending
Highly efficient for stretch-bending simulations, thanks to higher order solid element formulations and regularisation techniques.
Crash and impact
Predict energy absorption, deformations, and failure modes in intricate components and structures.
Hot rolling
Build your own virtual hot rolling plant. impetus basic supports model parametrisation, full thermo-mechanical coupling, and intricate material models for hot forming operations.
Quasi-static processes
Innovative methods for achieving numerically efficient solutions to quasi-static processes, when employing explicit time integration.
Bolted connections
Streamlined and user-friendly functionality for bolt pre-stressing, and algorithms for an accurate prediction of failure in bolted connections.
Dropped object
Impetus basic is effective for simulating dropped object scenarios. typical applications range from small electronic devices hitting ground to dropped ISO containers or pipe baskets impacting sensitive offshore platform structures.
Metal models with adiabatic softening
Predict catastrophic loss of strength, due to the development of adiabatic shear bands. for some high strength steels this is an effect that can occur at strain rates well below 1000s-1.
Ceramic models
Predict tensile failure or crushing of ceramic components. size effect considerations are possible through the utilisation of stochastic defect distributions.
Fiber composite models
Model individual plies within your composite layup, study the full 3d stress state and forecast delamination using cohesive failure criteria.
Concrete model
Cutting-edge concrete model designed for both quasi-static and highly dynamic loading conditions. a meticulously calibrated and well-documented material object is readily accessible on the Impetus MARKET.
Weld modelling (cross section haz)
Easy modelling of weld connections. straightforward definitions of material softening and reduced ductility in heat affected zones (HAZ).
Metal calibration template
Let our interactive metal calibration application optimise your plastic hardening curves, and damage and mesh sensitivity parameters.
Accidental loading
Smart functions for merging disjoint meshes simplifies modelling complex geometries. adding explicit time integration and a robust contact algorithm makes impetus solver a versatile tool for accidental loading simulations.
Sandwich components
Model sandwich components with true layouts of face sheets and foam core.
Hybrid iii dummy
Fully calibrated 50th percentile frontal impact hybrid iii dummy available on Impetus MARKET.
Advanced material models
An extensive collection of models and calibrations for various material classes is available. leveraging the advantages of GPU acceleration allows for prioritising accuracy over speed.
Dynamic relaxation
Use our specially designed functionality to cut high frequencies and obtain efficient computational performance.
full list of BASIC features
civilian applications
- Sheet metal forming
- Strength & Failure models
- Powder compaction
- Hot rolling
- Stretch-bending
- Fibre composite models
- Accidental loading
- Crash sub-assemblies
- Crash and impact
- Weld modelling (cross-section HAZ)
- Manufacture processes
- Quasi-static processes
- Bolted connections
- Metal calibration template
- Sandwich components
- Hybrid III dummy
- Dropped object
- Concrete model
- Metal models with adiabatic softening
- Dynamic relaxation
- Advanced material models
- Pre-torque of bolts
- Ceramic model
Impetus MARKET
Impetus MARKET is our library of materials, object meshes, template files and projectiles designed to save you time and effort. Sign up today and get access to high quality objects for use in your simulation projects!
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Our engineers will help you select and calibrate appropriate project simulations to best determine whether Impetus Solver is the best fit for your needs.
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