Economical 3-D frame analysis software
Economical 3-D frame analysis software
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My company is considering the purchase of Multiframe 3-D with code AISC checking software to do some minor 3-D frame analysis. I have reviewed their demo and it seems to do what we need. Does anyone know if there are other packages that do about the same thing as Multiframe for about the same price that may be a superior program?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Tony Billeaud
Mechanical Engineer
Franks Casing Crew






RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
I don't know what Multiframe 3D costs but two programs I recently looked at were RISA 3D ($2000) and SAP2000 ($2000/$5000/$8000) for the Basic, Plus, and Advanced versions. All are 3d analysis programs with code checking capabilities. While SAP2000 seems to be a nice system, I think RISA is more intuitive. In other words, I got farther in RISA without reading the manual than with SAP.
From what I can remember RISA doesn't have any limits to the model size except computer memory. The Basic SAP is limited to 1500 nodes but can do solid modeling, I think.
If this is your price range check these out.
Regards,
-Mike
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
(includes Multiframe 3D, ASD, LRFD & Section Maker) $ 995
Tony Billeaud
Mechanical Engineer
Franks Casing Crew
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software
I've checked out the Multiframe website and have to admit that the software does look interesting, and reasonably priced. Since I do code checking with a spreadsheet, an analysis only program ($595) would work for me. And if someday I want to go to a 'black box' approach with steel design, it's nice to know they have that too. As I said before I do like RISA (its interface does work well) but it is more than I need.
If anyone has experience with Multiframe, I too would like to hear your opinions.
http://www.daystarsoftware.com/index.html
Regards,
-Mike
RE: Economical 3-D frame analysis software