Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to move the solving of multi-physics engineering simulations away from specific CAE, or combination CAD and CAE, applications. In one embodiment, an Application Programming Interface (API) is provided that can be integrated into any device, system, application, or software workflow. The API exposes a series of functions or modules that a user can use to create a simulation file that includes parameters such as a model for the simulation, physics for the simulation, timings for the simulation, and other parameters. The simulation file may then be executed on one or more nodes of a cloud-based computer cluster, and the results of executing the simulation can be provided back to the user. The user may then visualize the results using their preferred device, software, application, or workflow.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to move the solving of multi-physics engineering simulations away from specific CAE, or combination CAD and CAE, applications. In one embodiment, an Application Programming Interface (API) is provided that can be integrated into any device, system, application, or software workflow. The API exposes a series of functions or modules that a user can use to create a simulation file that includes parameters such as a model for the simulation, physics for the simulation, timings for the simulation, and other parameters. The simulation file may then be executed on one or more nodes of a cloud-based computer cluster, and the results of executing the simulation can be provided back to the user. The user may then visualize the results using their preferred device, software, application, or workflow.

Abstract: Described here is a method for the discretization of a complex model using computational windows to define the physics, solve type (explicit/implicit), mesh (type/density), and time step used within distinct spatial domains for finite element analysis. The windows can be defined manually or automatically and can be leveraged to reduce the overall computational energy and time required to solve the model.

Abstract: Described here is a method for combining unstructured meshes of arbitrarily-ordered elements with regular structured grids to allow for the discretization of complex models for finite element analysis. The method maintains the computational efficiencies of grids for spatial domains within the model where meshes are not desirable or required by utilizing a hybrid discretization approach.

Abstract: A strip assembly helically windable to form a pipe is disclosed. The strip assembly includes a pair of joined elongate strips, each strip having a strip width and a strip height and each strip including: a base; at least one longitudinal rib upstanding from the base; a pair of spaced apart longitudinal parallel edges; and an angled joining end surface. Each joining end surface has a joining width, the joining width at least 5% greater than the strip width. Also each joining end surface has a joining height, the joining height at least 10% greater than the strip height. The additional joint area provided by the angled joining end surfaces provides a significantly stronger joint.

Abstract: A composite strip 10 windable to form a helical pipe for transporting fluid is disclosed. The composite strip comprises: an elongate plastic strip 11 having a base portion 12, the base portion 12 having an upper side defining an outer face 15; and at least one lengthwise extending composite rib portion 20 upstanding from the outer face 15 of the base portion 12. The rib portion 20 has a distal end 23 remote from the base portion 12. The composite rib portion comprises: an elongate inboard reinforcing member 30 disposed within or adjacent to the base portion 12; an elongate outboard reinforcing 40 member disposed within the distal end 20 of the rib portion 20 parallel to the inboard reinforcing member 30; and an elongate intermediate plastic web 23 portion extending between the inboard and outboard reinforcing members 30, 40. When wound into a helical pipe, the composite rib portion 20 reinforces the pipe against radial crushing loads.

Abstract: A composite strip (10) windable to form a helical pipe for transporting fluid is disclosed. The composite strip comprises: an elongate plastic strip (11) having a base portion (12), the base portion (12) having an upper side defining an outer face (15); and at least one lengthwise extending composite rib portion (20) upstanding from the outer face (15) of the base portion (12). The rib portion (20) has a distal end (23) remote from the base portion (12). The composite rib portion comprises: an elongate inboard reinforcing member (30) disposed within or adjacent to the base portion (12); an elongate outboard reinforcing (40) member disposed within the distal end (20) of the rib portion (20) parallel to the inboard reinforcing member (30); and an elongate intermediate plastic web (23) portion extending between the inboard and outboard reinforcing members (30, 40). When wound into a helical pipe, the composite rib portion (20) reinforces the pipe against radial crushing loads.

Abstract: A method is provided that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or food intake levels. The method includes administering native whey protein to a subject in an amount and at a time prior to a meal that is effective for reducing postprandial blood glucose levels and/or reducing food intake.