Simulation service provider: Finite element analyses, training, support and custom development all around Code-Aster
Ingenieurbüro für Mechanik Dr.-Ing. Johannes Ackva
Wassertrüdingen (DE) · Tauberbischofsheim (DE) · Henrichemont (FR) · Nantes (FR) · Sinabelkirchen (AT)New on Amplifa
About the Engineering Office for Mechanics
The Ingenieurbüro für Mechanik (Engineering Office for Mechanics) of Dr.-Ing. Johannes Ackva, based in Wassertrüdingen, is an engineering service provider for structural finite element analyses and full-service support for the open-source finite element program Code-Aster and related software tools such as Salome, SalomeMeca, Gmsh, ParaView, FEMAP and NASTRAN. The team of experts in structural mechanics, programming and computer science offers finite element analyses (static, nonlinear, dynamic, thermal, rotordynamics, random, fatigue, fracture mechanics/XFEM, substructuring), training courses and seminars, project-based and long-term support, installation and configuration (Linux, clusters, MPI-parallel, virtual machines), Python scripting for workflow automation, and custom Code-Aster development including new material laws and element types in Fortran. It also offers model migrations from other solvers to Code-Aster, parameter studies and optimizations, and data transfer between analysis tools. The company works internationally, partly with partners and staff in Germany, France and Austria, and serves industries such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, wind power, rail technology, shipbuilding, geomechanics, optical systems, construction machinery, aerospace and automotive. Reference customers include Burckhardt Compression and Andritz Hydro AG.
- Site
- Wassertrüdingen
- Processes
- Finite Element Analyses, Teaching and seminars about Code-Aster and related softwares, Support for Code-Aster projects (support contracts), Installing and Configuration (network, MPI-parallel computing etc.), Python Scripting (workflow automation, mesh/output translators), Programming custom Code-Aster versions (new features, Fortran), Static Analysis, Nonlinear Analysis (Material Nonlinearity, Contact, Buckling)
- Materials
- Finite Element Analyses, Nonlinear Analysis, Dynamics & Rotordynamics, Heat Transfer, Python Scripting, Custom Code-Aster Development, Installation & Configuration, Migration & Data Transfer
- Founded
- 1997
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Civil engineering, Wind power, Rail technology
- 01
Project meeting
- 02
Model creation (geometry, meshing, command file)
- 03
Analysis and verification
- 04
Postprocessing and report
- 05
Handover of input/output files
- 06
Project review
Methods & Tools
Finite Element Analyses
Static, nonlinear, dynamic and thermal structural analyses for mechanical problems.
Nonlinear Analysis
Material nonlinearity, contact, buckling and postbuckling, also with fibre composite materials.
Dynamics & Rotordynamics
Transient and harmonic dynamics, damping, random analysis and substructuring (Craig-Bampton).
Heat Transfer
Thermal analyses including Syrthes with shell-body radiation.
Python Scripting
Automation of studies, parameter optimizations, mesh and output translators.
Custom Code-Aster Development
Implementation of new material laws, element types and algorithms in Fortran.
Installation & Configuration
Linux installation, MPI-parallel on clusters, virtual machines, benchmarking.
Migration & Data Transfer
Translation of models from other solvers to Code-Aster and exchange between analysis tools.
Locations
Wassertrüdingen
DEHeadquarters / Office
Tauberbischofsheim
DEPartner office (IMG Ingenieurbüro Michael Grabietz)
Henrichemont
FRFreelancer location (Python/SalomeMeca development)
Nantes
FRSenior engineer location
Sinabelkirchen
ATStaff location (applied mathematics, development)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finite Element AnalysesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Teaching and seminars about Code-Aster and related softwaresEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Support for Code-Aster projects (support contracts)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installing and Configuration (network, MPI-parallel computing etc.)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Python Scripting (workflow automation, mesh/output translators)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Programming custom Code-Aster versions (new features, Fortran)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Static AnalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nonlinear Analysis (Material Nonlinearity, Contact, Buckling)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heat TransferEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dynamics (transient and harmonic dynamics, damping)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| RotordynamicsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Random AnalysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| FatigueEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fracture Mechanics (XFEM)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Postbuckling Analysis (Abaqus)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Composite material (carbon fiber) |
| Substructuring in Dynamic Analysis (Craig-Bampton etc.)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Migrating to Code-Aster (model data conversion from other solvers)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation of studies and optimizations with Code-Aster (Python)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Parametric geometry modeling / parameter studies / parameter optimizationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customizing ParaViewEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Compiling Code-Aster (including MPI-parallel versions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Benchmarking of Code-Aster installationsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shape optimization (Code-Aster, Salome, FEMAP)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Teaching and support of FEMAP and NASTRANEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1993
Michael Grabietz founds IMG Ingenieurbüro Michael Grabietz in Tauberbischofsheim
- 1997
Johannes Ackva founds the Ingenieurbüro für Mechanik in Wassertrüdingen