What Free Software Programs do you like? 15

[Christine74]

What free Mechanical Engineering-related software programs have you used? It could be software that you use for a very specific job-related purpose or for a very general one, but it *must* be absolutely free.

Thanks,

-Christine

 

[RPstress]

Here's a couple of FE-related websites:

http://www.engr.usask.ca/~macphed/finite/fe_resources/fe_resources.html

http://www.mystran.com/

MYSTRAN seems quite reasonable if you know NASTRAN, and has worked reliably for me.

 

[GregLocock]

http://www.scilab.org

Cheers

Greg Locock

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[smcadman]

This site has several links to interesting spreadsheets and programs.

http://www.structural-engineering.fsnet.co.uk/

Flores