I use BEAM-2D software. It is very straight forward and simple to use. An evaluation copy is available for download from their site: <A HREF="http://www.orandsystems.com" TARGET="_new">www.orandsystems.com</A>. Try it.
Are there any detailed formulae for the design of a c-frame with regard to stress analysis, deflection at various points on the c-frame? Prefer a non-FEA approach. I have so far used a combination of curved beam analysis and beam analysis. Actual resulting deflection figures are too far off from...