1. SAMCEF Field, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

2. SAMCEF Field applied to Automotive

3. Creation of an engine model from CAD entities defined using the local parametric modeler of SAMCEF Field

4. Hinge joint definition between connecting-rod and crank-shaft

5. Hinge joint definition between piston and connecting-rod

6. Cylindrical joint definition between piston and cylinder

7. Definition of pressure on pistons

8. Mesh : Topological connections defining rigid bodies and taking kinematical joints into account

9. Rigid Body Model Simulation Detection of a geometrical defect

10. Back to the modeler Modification of cylinder length

11. Update of rigid body model

12. Rigid body model simulation No interference any more

13. Replacement of a rigid connecting rod by a flexible one

14. Update of mesh with one flexible connecting-rod

15. Automatic connection with rigid components

16. Rigid-flexible Model Simulation Stresses superimposed on motion

17. Rigid-flexible Model Simulation with flexible-flexible contacts Stresses superimposed on Motion

18. SAMCEF Field Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions Future Notion of components library

20. SAMCEF Field goes progressively to integration of scientific computation disciplines Associative Object Oriented CAE environment Models based on geometry Independent on CAD systems Speed up of the CAE work thanks to the easy switch between the numerous model types and CAE disciplines covered by SAMCEF Avoidance of expensive re-designs, reduction of design cycles and costs Ready for dedication to Professional Solutions Conclusions