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