ADINA

ADINA

ADINA is finite element analysis software used for solving structural, fluid, and multiphysics problems. It offers nonlinear, linear, and dynamic analysis capabilities for a wide range of applications.
ADINA image
structural-analysis fluid-dynamics multiphysics

ADINA: Finite Element Analysis Software

ADINA is finite element analysis software used for solving structural, fluid, and multiphysics problems. It offers nonlinear, linear, and dynamic analysis capabilities for a wide range of applications.

What is ADINA?

ADINA (Automatic Dynamic Incremental Nonlinear Analysis) is a finite element analysis software developed by ADINA R&D, Inc. It is used for solving complex structural, fluid dynamics, and multiphysics problems using the finite element method.

ADINA features nonlinear analysis capabilities including geometric and material nonlinearity as well as large strain and large deformation capabilities. It also offers a wide range of linear and dynamic analysis options for both transient and frequency response solutions.

Some key features and capabilities of ADINA include:

  • Structural analysis including static, dynamic, nonlinear, fracture and creep analysis
  • Fluid dynamics analysis for both liquids and gases
  • Conjugate heat transfer, porous media flow, and other multiphysics capabilities
  • Advanced finite elements including adaptive meshing and remeshing
  • Scripting and automation through ADINA Script language
  • Interfacing with other software programs

ADINA is utilized in various industries including automotive, aerospace, biomedical, civil engineering for analyzing stress, displacement, fluid flow, heat transfer problems. Its nonlinear capabilities make it suitable for a range of complex analysis problems.

ADINA Features

Features

  1. Linear static analysis
  2. Nonlinear static analysis
  3. Dynamic analysis
  4. CFD analysis
  5. Thermal analysis
  6. Electromagnetic analysis
  7. Optimization
  8. Fatigue analysis
  9. Fracture mechanics
  10. Composite materials modeling
  11. Concrete and geotechnical modeling
  12. Coupled multiphysics problems
  13. Parallel processing support

Pricing

  • Subscription-Based

Pros

Powerful nonlinear capabilities

Wide range of analysis types in one package

User-friendly pre- and post-processing

Technical support included

Scripting and customization options

Cons

Steep learning curve

Relatively expensive

Not as commonly used as ANSYS or Abaqus


The Best ADINA Alternatives

Top Development and Finite Element Analysis and other similar apps like ADINA


COMSOL Multiphysics icon

COMSOL Multiphysics

COMSOL Multiphysics is a cross-platform finite element analysis, solver and simulation software package for various physics and engineering applications, especially coupled phenomena or multiphysics. Some of the main application areas include electrical, mechanical, fluid flow, and chemical engineering. Key features of COMSOL Multiphysics include:User-friendly graphical user interface for model building.Tight...
COMSOL Multiphysics image
FEATool Multiphysics icon

FEATool Multiphysics

FEATool Multiphysics is an open-source finite element simulation software package for modeling physics and engineering applications. It features a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for model setup, solver configuration, and postprocessing.Some key features of FEATool include:Physics interfaces for heat transfer, structural mechanics, fluid flow, electromagnetics, and more1D, 2D, and 3D...
FEATool Multiphysics image
XFlow CFD icon

XFlow CFD

XFlow CFD is a comprehensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software package used to simulate fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, chemical reactions, and related phenomena for engineering design and analysis. It provides an intuitive user interface and advanced numerical methods for accurate and fast simulation of complex physics.Some key features...
XFlow CFD image
COSMOSWorks icon

COSMOSWorks

COSMOSWorks is a computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis software that is fully integrated inside SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD. It enables engineers and designers to simulate and analyze the physical behavior and performance of their SOLIDWORKS 3D models under real-world conditions.COSMOSWorks helps test products digitally for weaknesses and errors in the design stage,...
COSMOSWorks image