Elmer FEM
Open-source multiphysics simulation software based on the finite element method.
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About Elmer FEM
Elmer FEM is an open-source multiphysics simulation package that uses the finite element method to model physical problems such as structural, thermal, fluid and electromagnetic behaviour, including coupled combinations of them.
It suits engineers, researchers and students who want a free alternative to commercial finite element analysis suites. The project website blocked automated access at research time, so details about the current release could not be confirmed here.
Strengths
- Free and open-source finite element simulation
- Handles coupled multiphysics problems
Limitations
- Steeper learning curve than commercial FEA tools
- Release details could not be confirmed from the website at research time
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The Elmer contributors
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Engineers and researchers running finite element simulations without a commercial licence
- Categories
- 3D and CAD
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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