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 ====== What is Metafor? ======
 Metafor is an object-oriented Finite Element code for the simulation of solids submitted to large deformations
-Main coding languages
+__Main coding languages__
   * C++: algorithms
   * Python: input files
-Main features
+__Main features__
   * 2D/3D elements (large strains).
   * Implicit/explicit time integration (HHT, Chung Hulbert, …)
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   * Large set of constitutive laws (thermo-elasto-visco-plastic, damage, …)
   * Crack propagation (erosion method).
+__Metafor…__
+  * … is a numerical implementation of the algorithms described in course MECA-0464
+  * … includes all the PhD theses, Final Year Projects and research projects performed at Prof Ponthot’s laboratory
+  * … is not a commercial software (less robust but more modular)
+__Typical applications__
+  * Metal forming processes (roll forming, deep drawing, roll levelling, hydroforming, etc.)
+  * Crash, impact (fan blade out, shock absorbers, etc.)
+  * Biomechanics (brain shift, orthodontics, etc.)