is a powerful, specialized extension for civil and structural engineering that integrates seamlessly with the ANSYS Mechanical APDL and Workbench platforms. Released as part of the broader ANSYS 14.5 update in late 2012, this version introduced significant advancements in multiphysics simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and specialized civil engineering workflows. Core Capabilities and Features
: Set up rules for combining different load cases (dead, live, seismic). ANSYS CivilFEM 14.5
: Specialized tools for defining 3D tendon layouts, calculating short and long-term losses, and transferring equivalent forces to the FE model. Bridge Analysis : Includes a Bridge Model Wizard is a powerful, specialized extension for civil and
: For users transitioning to newer versions, CivilFEM 2024 maintains backward compatibility with ANSYS 14.5, allowing you to keep legacy models operational. : Specialized tools for defining 3D tendon layouts,
The core functionality of CivilFEM is its ability to verify and design models according to various international construction standards. Standards Supported : Includes American ( , ACI 349) and European ( Eurocode 2, 3 ) codes, as well as others like the British Standard 5950. Material Specifics
Perhaps the most practical feature was the automated code-checking. After running a nonlinear analysis, users could launch a dedicated post-processor to: