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Upcoming Events in 2021
PetraSim 2020.2.1222
This release of PetraSim includes a number of small bug fixes, as well as enhanced support for TOUGH3.
Read More...All FEMTC 2020 Videos Now Available
In September, Thunderhead Engineering welcomed a record attendance to FEMTC 2020 in its first virtual edition. We are excited to present to you the full set of presentations from our event with videos, papers, and slides available. This material is free for anyone to download/view.
Read More...2020.5 Release – Available Now
Our latest updates for PyroSim, Pathfinder, and Results are available now. View our Release Notes to download and see the full details, or read on for a quick look at what’s new.
Read More...Monte Carlo Improvements in Pathfinder 2020.5
Since Pathfinder 2018.3, users have been able to take advantage of Monte Carlo simulations through a command line interface. In modeling, the Monte Carlo method is used to randomize inputs across many simulation instances. With a statistical analysis applied, users can create probablistic interpretations of the resulting data sets. It is often used in research and is also required by regulations such as RiMEA.
Read More...2020 R&D Overview – Past, Present, & Future
In Brian’s second talk at FEMTC 2020, he presents an overview of research and development at Thunderhead Engineering in the years since FEMTC 2018. If you haven’t yet watched his first presentation, you can view it now for a deep dive into Pathfinder movement behavior research. This presentation covers the bulk of many other topics we’ve focused on.
Read More...New PyroSim Workshop Dates Available
Want to learn how to improve your fire modeling skills? Dave McGill has worked with Thunderhead Engineering to provide PyroSim and FDS training to hundreds of attendees for many years. We are excited to announce the latest dates, viewable at our online schedule, for his acclaimed courses in an online workshop format.
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