2D Frame Analysis Dynamic Edition 2.0

ANALYSIS: Use of highly flexible, general, finite element method Static and dynamic analysis of multi span beams, trusses and frames Modal analysis and eigenvalues estimation Mode superposition method to calculate the dynamic response Creation of consistent mass matrix (Engissol?s patent) Multi-step dynamic analysis User controlled damping coefficient and step and time parameters Definition of time-dependent loading on elements and nodes Unlimited number of Nodes and Beams Supports all major measure units All type of boundary conditions (fixed, rollers, etc.) Translational and rotational spring supports Initial displacement and speed conditions Extremely easy model creation Consideration of thermal loads PRE-PROCESSING: Top quality graphics rendering Full GUI including zoom, pan, grid, snap options Every user action can be done graphically at real time Immediate switch to other measure units Easy model creation (members, loads, supports etc) in a user friendly environment with many graphical features Embedded library with major steel section shapes Definition of custom beam sections Embedded library with major materials (wood, steel, concrete) Definition of custom materials Easy and fast modification of the material properties End release option at specified degrees of freedom (all types of end releases are supported) Quick apply vertical and horizontal distributed loads on elements Application of time dependent loads at each time step graphically POST-PROCESSING: Calculation and drawing of the deformed shape of the given model Analytical view of the results of analysis, the geometry, the static model, the loads etc. Drawing of axial-shear force and bending moment diagrams Internal forces calculation at each location along the members Stress calculation at the top and bottom fiber along each member High quality analysis reports with all analysis results