Structural Assessment and Retrofit (SAR) Research Group

RF‑DYNA

Description:

RF-DYNA is a software developed by SAR research group to assign random fields and variables to nonlinear finite element models developed using LS-DYNA. Following are the software features:

  • User-friendly visual interface
  • Random fields/variables can be assigned to a variety of material models
  • Works with complex geometries and finite element mesh

RF-DYNA is primarily useful for performing random (stochastic) nonlinear finite element (RNFE) reliability-based analysis. The software can generate N number of RNFE models simultaneously. The software has been tested/used for a variety of structural applications and leased to industry partners.

License:

  • Limited free license for academic use
  • Fee based license for commercial use

For license inquiries, please contact Fadi Oudah at fadi.oudah@dal.ca and Adam Hassan at adam.hassan@dal.ca

RF-Dyna development team:

  • Adam Hassan, MASc, EIT
  • Fadi Oudah, PhD, PEng

Special requests:

RF-DYNA can be modified to add more features and material models upon special request. Contact the developers to inquire if added features are needed for your application.

Resources:

  • Click here for examples.
  • Click here for literature (Random Fields, Nonlinear Finite Element, Reliability Analysis).