Altair HyperLife is a user-friendly fatigue analysis software designed on a solver-neutral framework, providing a comprehensive toolset for durability analysis. It interfaces directly with major finite element analysis result files, facilitating seamless integration into existing workflows. With an embedded material library, HyperLife enables accurate fatigue life predictions under repetitive loadings, catering to a wide range of industrial applications. The software includes numerous certification guidelines and offers an open, customizable environment, allowing easy adjustments to in-house methods and requirements.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Fatigue Life Modules: Supports uniaxial and multiaxial SN/EN analysis, Dang Van factor of safety calculations, and weld fatigue assessments for spot and seam welds.
- Material Database: Comprehensive embedded material library supporting various standards, including FKM, DVS-1612, DVS-1608, and Eurocode-3.
- Weld Fatigue Assessment: Evaluations for spot and seam welds based on RUPP and VOLVO methods.
- Signal Processing: LoadMap utility for automatic or manual pairing of FEA load cases with fatigue load history files.
- Analysis Tools: Visualization of contour plots and histograms for result interpretation.
- Utilities: Complete toolkit for efficient data management and analysis.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
HyperLife empowers engineers to make informed decisions by providing accurate fatigue life predictions, enhancing product durability and performance. Its intuitive interface and solver-neutral approach streamline the fatigue analysis process, reducing the time and cost associated with physical testing and redesigns. By integrating seamlessly with existing FEA workflows and offering customizable features, HyperLife addresses the critical need for reliable durability assessments in various industrial applications.