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Decision Support SystemDecision Support Systemfor CAE

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Agenda

Product Development TrendsProduct Development TrendsVisualDSS - The End-to-End Decision Support System for CAESupport System for CAE

Multi-Domain Compute Model ManagerP & W kfl MProcess & Workflow ManagerSimulation Content & Data ManagerDecision Support & Reporting Manager

Summary

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Product Development Trends

The SituationIncreasing reliance on multi-domain realistic simulation, which spans multiple engineering di i li l t d ith l ld ltdisciplines, correlated with real world results.

Increased number of SimulationsIncreased number of Simulation TypesLarge amount of diverse data

Complex Workflow


Product Development Trends

The challengeThe challengeAn heterogeneous application ecosystemA multi-domain approach with distributed datappA highly organization dependant data management

The requirementThe requirementA unified framework for full simulation process execution and managementA single persistent data management systemA unified user interface to data/information


Customer’s heterogeneous CAE ecosystem

Process Report

weldconnection

etc.

MCF

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id/ d d

CAE ecosystem

tt

Stiffness

Strength

Processtemplates

ReporttemplatesLegacy FE modelCAD Material Assembly Info

Solvertemplates

Grid/On demandComputing

AssemblyProcess

Strength

AssemblyProcess

StrengthMeshingProcessMeshingProcess

Report

GenerationMan

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ent

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Frontal Crash

Side Impact

Strength

StabilityMesh quality

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Safety

Comfort

Safety

Comfort

ProcessProcessProcess

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Durability &

strength of

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Loads, BCs, etc. Test DBDummy, airbag, etc.

Simplifiedmodels Std. LoadsFE Components

Traditional CAE & Conventional Tools

SOLVERSSOLVERS

PREPRE--POSTPOSTPROCESSORPROCESSOR

Conventional Tools

MeshingMeshing

SOLVERSSOLVERS

CADCAD

Model assemblyModel assembly

CAD dataCAD data

CUSTOMER CUSTOMER UTILITIESUTILITIES

3rd PARTY3rd PARTYS/WS/W

Simulation setupSimulation setupReportReportComplex Simulation setupSimulation setup

AnalysisAnalysis(Number Crunching)(Number Crunching)

ReportReportForce engineers to learn several applications to achieve a single design objective


InterpretationsInterpretationsExtensive data managementTraining-intensive

The Simulation Process

I t L d 1Reports

Quality check processes

1 Gather data

PDM Multi Domain Compute Model Mgr

Impact Domain

Load case 1

S

p1. Gather data from different

databases

2 Assemble and check

5. Create Load cases (manual /

t t d)

7. Post-process and generate

reports

Links

Load case 2

Load case 3

Solvers subm

2. Assemble and check complete model Geometry / Links

4. Define simulation

automated) reports

Safety Domain

mission

3. Query meshes / Create

i i h

simulation domains

6. Submit simulation

MeshVisual-MeshA

NVH Domainmissing meshes application


MeshModels

AnsaHypermesh

Design change propagation

I t L d 1Reports


1 Gather data


Impact Domain

Load case 1

S


databases



t t d)


reports

Links

Load case 2

Load case 3

Solvers subm



automated) reports

Design change

Safety Domain

mission


i i h

simulation domains


MeshVisual-MeshA



MeshModels

AnsaHypermesh

Engineering change propagation

I t L d 1Reports


1 Gather data


Impact Domain

Load case 1

S


databases



t t d)


reports

Links

Load case 2

Load case 3

Solvers subm



automated) reports

Engineering change

Safety Domain

mission


i i h

simulation domains


MeshVisual-MeshA



MeshModels

AnsaHypermesh

VisualDSS - The End-to-End Decision Support System for CAEDecision Support System for CAE

Multi Domain Compute Model ManagerMulti Domain Compute Model Manager

Visual MeshAnsa

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Visual MeshAnsa

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Visual MeshAnsa

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Visual MeshAnsa

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Con

tennag

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NVHSAFE

Hypermesh

CRASH VA.

PDM

Tests

Hypermesh Hypermesh HypermeshHypermesh

CFD

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Data Mrk

flow

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NVHSAFECRASH VA

PAM-CRASH PAM-SAFE PAM-MEDYSA

TestsData

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PAM CRASHLS-DYNARADIOSS

D i i S t & R ti M

FileVault

PAM-SAFEMADYMO

PAM-MEDYSANASTRANSYSTUS

VA ONENASTRAN …

CFD-ACE+FLUENT

Pro

cess


Decision Support & Reporting Manager

Multi Domain Compute Model Manager

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Multi Domain Compute Model Manager allows to:Multi Domain Compute Model Manager allows to:Build & manage simulation models for multi-domain usageKeep data consistency between domainsMaintain the link to design data by comparing and updating theMaintain the link to design data by comparing and updating the simulation model after design changesPerform common operations between domains (for ex: connections integrity or initial penetrations checks)


Manage multiple mesh representations per part, allowing different domain users to share data

Design change propagation

The change in the bumper design is propagated to the relevant input decks


Multi Domain Compute Model Manager


Process & Workflow Manager

Process & Workflow Manager is to overcome these issues

ComplexForce engineers to learn

l li ti t

Simplifies and Automates the repetitive tasks

several applications to achieve a single design objectiveE t i d t t

Single Environment (Visual Environment)

D t b d i b t tiExtensive data managementTraining-intensive

Database driven as per best practice

Process Guidance Approach

Process & Workflow Manager is an enabler of “Simulation

d ”


Based Design”More simulations and iterations

Process & Workflow Manager

Best practices and knowledge are captured toknowledge are captured to reuse Time consuming, repetitive

k dtasks and common processes are automatedComplex simulationComplex simulation processes are simplified for better understanding and improve efficiencyimprove efficiency Available in user and enterprise environment


pHigh increase in productivity

Process Building

Process Builder – to build the process:Open architecture

API’ CAE t k lib iAPI’s, CAE task libraries

Capture of Best Practice/Process for deployment Re-use

Create Workflow based on requiredCreate Workflow based on required functionality

Process Block Libraries


Workflow Automation

I t L d 1Reports



Impact Domain

Load case 1

S

p

Links

Load case 2

Load case 3

Solvers subm

Safety Domain

mission

M hVisual-MeshA

NVH Domain


MeshAnsaHypermesh

Workflow Automation

I t L d 1Reports



Impact Domain

Load case 1

S

p

Query

Links

Load case 2

Load case 3

Solvers subm

Store/QuerySafety Domain

mission

M hVisual-MeshA

NVH Domain


Store/QueryMeshAnsaHypermesh

Productivity Example

Completely automates

Frontal NCAPFrontal NCAP model

building

From 74 hours to < 1 5 hour


From 74 hours to < 1.5 hourReliable and repeatable result

Productivity Examples

FMVSS 201 Head PositioningFMVSS 201 Head Positioning 3 hours reduced to3 hours reduced to 10 minutes10 minutes

FMVSS 203, Seatbelt ModelingFMVSS 203, Seatbelt Modeling 75 hours reduced to 75 hours reduced to 8 hours8 hoursHyundai MOBIS Corp.Hyundai MOBIS Corp.Soon Gu Hong,Soon Gu Hong,

FMVSS 201 Head PositioningFMVSS 201 Head Positioning 3 hours reduced to 3 hours reduced to 10 minutes10 minutesVisteon Corp.Visteon Corp.Ravi ThyarajanRavi Thyarajan

Inertia Relief AnalysisInertia Relief Analysis 14 days reduced to 14 days reduced to 5 hours5 hoursGeneral MotorsGeneral MotorsF k ChF k ChFrank ChaoFrank Chao

Body Mount Static Stiffness ProcessBody Mount Static Stiffness Process 5 days reduced to 5 days reduced to 2 hours2 hoursGeneral MotorsGeneral MotorsFrank ChaoFrank Chao

EPVS EPVS --Full body Static Stiffness ProcessFull body Static Stiffness Process 48 hours reduced to 48 hours reduced to 2 hours2 hoursFord Motor Company Ford Motor Company Jamie MarchJamie March

IPIP--Knee Restraint ProcessKnee Restraint Process 8 hours reduced to 8 hours reduced to 5 minutes5 minutesFord Motor Company Ford Motor Company Juanito CoJuanito Co

Sled DV ProcessSled DV Process 2 days reduced to 2 days reduced to 10 minutes10 minutesFord Motor Company Ford Motor Company Ben Ren TangBen Ren Tang


Ben Ren TangBen Ren Tang

Frontal NCAPFrontal NCAP 74 hours reduced to 74 hours reduced to 1.5 hours1.5 hoursDaimler ChryslerDaimler ChryslerDan DoogeDan Dooge

Workflow Automation

Productivity Benefits:Sh t ti d i it tiShortens time per design iterationReduces drudgery, inconsistencies, and errorsStreamlines data managementFrees CAE experts to add engineering valueFrees CAE experts to add engineering value Provides intuitive environment for fast ramp up of new users and non-specialists

E t i B fitEnterprise Benefits:Captures best practices and enables enterprise-wide standardization

Institutionalizes processes, reduces training timeInstitutionalizes processes, reduces training time

Enables resource mobility

Enables integration and re-usablity of enterprise-specific tools


Simulation data as a part of the global enterprise datathe global enterprise data

A lot of different data types in

multiple domains

FE model

FE Comp.

ProcessTemplatesLoads

& BC

Dummy Barriers

Airbags…

multiple domains that strongly

interact together

Mat InputDeck

Result

Test

PartsMeshes

Report

CRMC

Deck

PDM system- Product design data -

Report

ERP- Enterprise resources management -

Customers management

l h


Supply Chain Management


FEmodel

FE Comp.

ProcessTemplatesLoads

& BC

DummyBarriers

Airbags…

Mat InputDeck

Result

Test

PartsMeshes

Report

CRMC

Deck


Report



l h




Simulation Content & Data Manager

Mat FE FE Input Result Report Test

ProcessTemplates

Loads& BC

PartsMeshes

Dummy Barriers

Airbags…

Mat model Comp. Deck Result Report Test

CRMC




l h




- Simulation Content & Data Manager

Mat FE FE Input Result Report Test

ProcessTemplates

Loads& BC

PartsMeshes

Dummy Barriers

Airbags…

ata a age

Mat model Comp. Deck Result Report Test

CRMC




l h



Simulation data as a part of the global enterprise data

Mat FEmodel

FEComp.

InputDeck Result Report Test

ProcessTemplates

Loads& BC

PartsMeshes

DummyBarriers

Airbags…

SCM- Simulation Content Management -

Mat FEmodel

FEComp.


ProcessTemplates

Loads& BC

PartsMeshes

DummyBarriers

Airbags…


the global enterprise dataSimulation Content & Data Manager


CRMCustomersmanagement








PDM system- Product design data -PDM system- Product design data -Management of all simulation data

End to end simulation process pp y gpp y g

Multi-domain databaseIntegration into the global enterprise data schema

Link to legacy simulation data management systemsg y g yLink to relevant external systems (PDM, ERP, etc.)

Integration into the extended engineering collaborative environmentenvironment

Secured accesses to authorized usersTraceability of data modificationsVirtualization of databases for the extended enterprise


Virtualization of databases for the extended enterprise

Use cases examples

Mat FEmodel

FEComp.


ProcessTemplates

Loads& BC

PartsMeshes

DummyBarriers

Airbags…


Mat FEmodel

FEComp.


ProcessTemplates

Loads& BC

PartsMeshes

DummyBarriers

Airbags…

SCM- Simulation Content Management -Simulation Content & Data ManagerData sharing between engineering teams

NVH, Impact and Safety teams to use same design data at the same time










PDM system- Product design data -PDM system- Product design data -

data at the same timeTeams to share engineering data, and ensure impact of modifications proposals

Traceability of changes pp y gpp y gy gAll changes to be identified (user, rationale), traced and kept along the design process

Access security according to user privilegesb d f l fSome users to be granted specific privileges for

restrictive or enhanced accessCollaborative engineering between internal teams or with suppliers’ teamsteams, or with suppliers teamsCentralized access to legacy or in-house databases

Material databases


Test databasesDesign databases, etc.

Decision Support & Reporting ManagerManager

A Dash board to Automate, Organize Manage ProcessOrganize, Manage, Process, Analyze, Optimize and Visualize large data set using g gbusiness logic and business intelligenceHelps manage corporate knowledge base and legacy d i D tdesign DataMultiple Decision Model Support for What if analysis


Support for What-if analysis

Decision Support & Reporting ManagerManager

Automated report generationAutomated report generation

Html PowerPoint PDFHtml, PowerPoint, PDF

Create reports for each domain with standard content

ll h h d ffAutomatically create reports which compare different variants of different projectsBasic building block for knowledge database


Basic building block for knowledge database

A robust Engineering solution… in a robust IT frameworka robust IT framework

VisualDSS reflects the robustness of theVisualDSS reflects the robustness of the engineering solution

VisualDSS enables the integration into an t i IT f k th henterprise IT framework through :Proven technologyUsage of Corporate IT backboneFlexible architecture


VisualDSS based on proven technologytechnology

VisualDSS is based upon IBM DB2 Content ManagerVisualDSS is based upon IBM DB2 Content ManagerProven and secured database systemLarge installed base in the worlda ge sta ed base t e o dCustomization and installation skills are found around the globel b dClose cooperation between ESI Group and IBM

Takes advantage of IBM middleware for:Connectivity to legacy systemsConnectivity to legacy systemsData administration (replication, mirroring, etc.)Access and Security features


Access and Security featuresVirtualization of databases

Integration into enterprise data and organizationdata and organization

Simulation practicesData schema is customizable according to customer practicesSimulation data access can be automated within ProcessSimulation data access can be automated within Process templates

Integration into the existing IT environmentg gLink to PDM / ERPLink to material databaseLink to legacy repositoriesDirect use of the LDAP corporate directory for robust and consistent user identification


consistent user identificationAnd more…

A flexible implementation

Implementation of VisualDSS is flexible and may depend on :p

Internal organization, teams needs and locationsIT policyp yIT architectureNetwork or servers capacity

Library Server

CM API (Java, C++, Web Services1)

WebSphere Application Server

Tivoli Access Manager

Tivoli Privacy Manager

Lotus Workplace

WebSpherePortal

Library Server




Tivoli Privacy Manager

Lotus Workplace

WebSpherePortal

Ext. DBExt. DB

Tivoli Storage Manager


DocumentsImages

Rich Media

WebContent

OAM

Resource Manager



DocumentsImages

Rich Media

WebContent

OAM

Resource Manager

Library ServerTivoli

Privacy ManagerWebSphere

Portal



Portal



Portal



PortalExt. DBExt. DB

p y



DocumentsImages

Rich Media

WebContent

OAM

Resource Manager



DocumentsImages

Rich Media

WebContent

OAM

Resource Manager

DB2 UBDStored

Procedures

DB2 UBDStored

Procedures

WebSphere InformationIntegrator




DocumentsImages

Rich Media

WebContent

OAM

Resource Manager

DB2 UBDStored

Procedures




Privacy Manager

Lotus Workplace

Portal

DB2 UBDStored

Procedures




Privacy Manager

Lotus Workplace

Portal

DB2 UBDStored

Procedures




Privacy Manager

Lotus Workplace

Portal

DB2 UBDStored

Procedures




Privacy Manager

Lotus Workplace

Portal




ftp/http/CM data&metadata transfer

Team 1 Team 2

ftp/http/CM data&metadata transfer

Team 1 Team 2

Implementation examples

VisualDSS - a complete solution

1. Explore2. Automate

3 Query3. Query4. Consume

Vi lDSS id i l ti t


VisualDSS provide users a unique solution to manage simulation process and data

Summary

VisualDSSis a unique “End-to-End” decision support system solution for CAE across domains and organizationsi t ti li ti bl i i t iinteractive applications enables organizing, tracing, and sharing data within the extended enterpriseintegrates into our customers’ environment throughintegrates into our customers environment through the use of open and proven best practice technologiesgis open architecture and can be integrated with any application
