Cyclic symmetry modeling is a powerful tool for analyzing structures with a repetitive geometric pattern 360 degrees around an axis of symmetry. Cyclic symmetry is found in many civil engineering structures such as domes, cooling towers, and industrial chimneys. It can also be found in mechanical equipment such as milling cutters, turbine blade disks, gears, fans, and pump impellers.

Cyclically symmetric models can be solved using a single portion (called the base sector) of the whole structure, enforcing the continuity and compatibility boundary conditions between the cyclic substructures. A cyclic symmetry analysis vastly reduces model sizes and computational cost.

For detailed information, see the Cyclic Symmetry Analysis Guide.