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static analysis software

static analysis software

static analysis software

(OP)
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.

RE: static analysis software

We use NX nastran, which does a finite element analysis. There are some other programs that do the same thing.

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

ADAMS

Also SolidWorks Motion (which uses the ADAMS kernel).

RE: static analysis software

ADAMS??

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
 

RE: static analysis software

It worked for me.  I'm sure there's better tools, but it's all I had at the time.

RE: static analysis software

We use SolidWorks Simulation and COMSOL.  It all depends on how deep your pockets are.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
Dan's Blog

RE: static analysis software

Solidworks simulation for the simple stuff, ANSYS for more complicated problems.

RE: static analysis software

Question for the OP

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?

 

Cheers

Greg Locock


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RE: static analysis software

for simple structures you can (should be able to ?) solve them by hand.

complex structures/problems require FEA ... there are many programs available, designed for different applications (buildings, airplanes, mechanisms, ...)

RE: static analysis software

If you mean simple beam models, CalculiX might be a good option for you. It's free, however the GUI interface leaves something to be desired. That said, it seems like it would work great for crunching things like statically indeterminate beam models.

The syntax is identical to that of ABAQUS, which is a top-notch FE package, capable of solving very complex, non-linear problems.

//signed//
Christopher K. Hubley
Mechanical Engineer
Sunpower Incorporated
Athens, Ohio

RE: static analysis software

I've used this successfully:

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.

FREE! (but please register & make a donation).
 

Steven Fahey, CET

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