Tips & Tricks

Some possible problems with CNTAC or TIED definitions
This tip discusses some of the reasons that might be responsible for problems with contact or tied definitions in a VPS simulation
Jürgen Rueckert Virtual Performance

Relation between Bulk Modulus K, Shear Modulus G, Young's Modulus E and Poisson's ratio ν
This tip explains the relations between the parameters that describe the linear elastic behavior of materials
Jürgen Rueckert Virtual Performance

How to convert force-deflection into true stress-strain curves?
This tip helps to convert typical tensile test data into stress-strain curves to be used in many material models of Virtual Performance Solution (VPS)
Jürgen Rueckert Virtual Performance

How to model Cable Networks & Connectors?
This paper is aimed at describing the modeling process to be applied to the terminal connectors of a Cable Network when focusing on 3D/Multiconductor Transmission Lines (MTL) coupling
Jean-Claude Kedzia Electromagnetics

How to manage small sized Reference Boxes?
This paper is introducing the “–RB” option of the FD mesh generator allowing PAM-CEM/FD users to manage one limited part of a complete CAD model, without any hand-made cleaning stage
Jean-Claude Kedzia Electromagnetics

Physical Optics (PO) VS. Geometrical Optics (GO)
The purpose of this article is to compare two High Frequency formalisms, namely Physical Optics & Geometrical Optics, with a brief overview of their advantages & drawbacks.
Jean-Claude Kedzia Electromagnetics

How to avoid oscillatory phenomena with short circuited terminals of Cable Networks ?
Cable Networks with short-circuited terminals may exhibit Common-Mode (CM) currents with a highly oscillatory behavior. This article illustrates one solution to eliminate such behavior by considering lossy dielectric coatings varying with the frequency.
Jean-Claude Kedzia Electromagnetics

FD Interpolating Scheme near Metallic Structures
This article illustrates the PAM-CEM/FD interpolation scheme applied to compute the tangential electric field along wires’ path running near metallic structures (and aimed at avoiding the management of field components on both sides of the surface).
Jean-Claude Kedzia Electromagnetics

3D/Multiconductor Transmission Lines (MTL) Coupling VS. Stand-Alone FDTD (Accuracy)
This article is aimed at comparing the 3D/Multiconductor Transmission Lines (MTL) coupling accuracy with the PAM-CEM/FD stand-alone use, when applied to simplified wired models. Recommendations for good agreement are also proposed.
Jean-Claude Kedzia Electromagnetics

How to maximize active view in PAM-STAMP GUI?
Shortcut to maximize the active view
Benoît Muller Sheet Metal Forming