Can we analyze a neoprene rubber seal

Guys !

I'd like to know if it is possible to run a FEA with CATIA for this exemple :

My problem is similar to a pressure tank (metal).  A neoprene rubber seal is between the tank and the lid. The lid is bolted to the tank. Can I analyze this with the CATIA FEA module ? I'm pretty sure my tank will resist the pressure but I don't know about the seal. Can we see the seal deformation with catia even though it is not a isotropic material.

Thanks !

Kevin

Yes. With the ANL or AFC license you can model hyperelastic materials and do large deflection. Without ANL, you are limited to small displacement and linear material.

Cheers,
Greg

Hey Thanks !

This is a good news... I saw that this ANL licence is new with R20.

Do you know if the AFC and ANL does the same job ?

Since ANL is included in V5 I guess it would be easier to operate ?

Thanks

Your welcome.  For reference, ANL actually became available in R19 SP3. 

Regarding the difference between AFC and ANL...  AFC can do everything that ANL can and more.  AFC requires a full install (and license) of Abaqus whereas ANL does not (it's a subset).  In short, ANL contains the the standard solver capabilities rather than standard and explicit, as would be in AFC.

Cheers,
Greg