• Nonlinear dynamics
• Rigid body dynamics
• Quasi-static simulations
• Normal modes
• Linear statics
• Thermal analysis
• Fluid analysis
  • Eulerian capabilities
  • ALE (Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian)
  • Fluid-structure interactions
• FEM-rigid multi-body dynamics coupling (MADYMO, CAL3D)
• Underwater shock
• Failure analysis
• Crack propagation
• Real-time acoustics
• Design optimization
• Implicit springback
• Multi-physics coupling
• Structural-thermal coupling
• Adaptive remeshing
• Smooth particle hydrodynamics
• element-free meshless method

LS-DYNA's comprehensive library of material models:

• Metals
• Plastics
• Glass
• Foams
• Fabrics
• Elastomers
• Honeycombs
• Composites
• Concrete & soils
• Propellants
• Viscous fluids
• User-defined materials

LS-DYNA's large element library:

• Solids
• 8-node thick shells
• 4-node shells
• Beams
• Welds
• Discrete zero length beams
• Trusses and cables
• Nodal masses
• Lumped inertias

LS-DYNA's contact algorithms:

• Flexible body contact
• Flexible body to rigid body contact
• Rigid body to rigid body contact
• Edge-to-edge contact
• Eroding contact
• Tied surfaces
• CAD surfaces
• Rigid walls
• Draw beads

LS-DYNA's specialized automotive features:

• Seatbelts
• Sliprings
• Pretensioners
• Retractors
• Sensors
• Accelerometers
• Airbags
• Hybrid III dummy models
• Inflator models