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Extreme Loading for Structures

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Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) is commercial structural-analysis software based on the applied element method (AEM) for the automatic tracking and propagation of cracks, separation of elements, element collision, and collapse of structures under extreme loads. AEM combines features of Finite element method and Discrete element method simulation with its own solver capabilities for the generation of PC-based structural analysis.

01History

2003

  • Research and development related to the software begins with the formation of Applied Science International. The first release of ELS appears in the form of 2D analysis with structures modeled, loading scenarios applied, and results viewed.

2008

  • Version 2.0 allows users to perform 3D analysis, though modeling is largely limited to 2D and restricted 3D functionality.
  • The United States Department of Homeland Security assigns ELS Designation Status for Anti-terrorism under the SAFETY Act.

2009

  • ELS version 3.0 is released with complete 3D functionality.

02Academic institutions

More than 20 universities and academic institutions are currently involved in research and development projects resulting in the creation of publications on topics related to the Applied Element Method and Extreme Loading for Structures. Academic institutions working with ELS include:

Academic Institutions working with ELS
Auburn University Carleton University Concordia University Dresden University of Technology
École de technologie supérieure Helwan University Technical Military Academy of Bucharest Milwaukee School of Engineering
National Society for Earthquake Technology National University of Singapore Northeastern University North Carolina State University
Pennsylvania State University Portuguese Military Academy Purdue University Royal Military Academy (Belgium)
Rutgers University Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Tokyo Institute of Technology United States Military Academy
University of Bristol University of Connecticut University of California University of Miami
University of Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Oxford University of Texas at Austin
University of Wollongong
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