static analysis software
static analysis software
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Hi everybody
Do you know any software, which can do the static analysis of simple structures?
(I mean to calculate the forces and moments on a structure, knowing the loading and the constraints)
Thanks in advance.
Do you know any software, which can do the static analysis of simple structures?
(I mean to calculate the forces and moments on a structure, knowing the loading and the constraints)
Thanks in advance.





RE: static analysis software
There may be simpler (read cheaper) programs to do this, depending on the complexity of your structures.
you could check out the General Engineering Programs part of this forum for more information
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RE: static analysis software
Also SolidWorks Motion (which uses the ADAMS kernel).
RE: static analysis software
Shurely shome mishtake.
When I used ADAMS it was aimed purely at multibody dynamics, not static analysis of structures. I would have thought any of the bazillions of FE codes would do this job well enough.
- Steve
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RE: static analysis software
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RE: static analysis software
RE: static analysis software
A car weighs 2000 lbf. the centre of gravity is exactly on the centreline, and half way between the axles, which are symmetrical etc.
What is the vertical force on each of the 4 wheels?
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RE: static analysis software
complex structures/problems require FEA ... there are many programs available, designed for different applications (buildings, airplanes, mechanisms, ...)
RE: static analysis software
The syntax is identical to that of ABAQUS, which is a top-notch FE package, capable of solving very complex, non-linear problems.
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Christopher K. Hubley
Mechanical Engineer
Sunpower Incorporated
Athens, Ohio
RE: static analysis software
http://www.grapesoftware.mb.ca/grape5_003.htm
It's only truss members and beam elements (no shells AFAIK), but the variety of constraints is quite comprehensive (deflection/force/thermal).
Linear analysis only.
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Steven Fahey, CET