FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS MODULES
Two easy-to-use finite element analysis modules are available:
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: Plane Stress / Plane Strain AnalysisFESD
: Finite Element Concrete Slab Design
Plane Stress / Plane Strain Analysis
Finite Element Slab Design
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Plane Stress / Plane Strain Analysis module is an extremely user-friendly tool for the appraisal of more complicated problems. Input is done in tabular format and Any general structural geometry can be input by defining its outline. Arcs, holes and zones of different material properties can be modelled. During the analysis, a rectangular mesh of isoparametric quadrilateral or triangular finite elements is automatically generated at intervals specified by the user. The element mesh is then optimized to maximize the use of quadrilateral elements and limit use of triangular elements. The analysis results can be viewed in tabular format or displayed graphically. Contour diagrams can be displayed for the maximum stress criterium (Rankine theory) and maximum distortion energy or shear strain theory (Von Mises theory).The
Finite Element Slab Design Module allows analysis of flat slabs using eight-noded quadrilateral and six-nodes triangular Mindlin plate bending elements. Skew supports, including rigid and elastic supports, and prescribed displacements are supported. A number of section types, including values for Young's Modulus, Poisson's Ratio and thickness can be input.Specified loads include point loads and uniform distributed loading. Calculation of reinforcement can be done using the Wood and Armer theory to incorporate torsional moments. The orientation of the calculated reinforcement can be specified, allowing skew reinforcement values to be calculated. Output is displayed in 2D or 3D graphical format and tabular format.
Bending moment, deflection and reinforcement contour diagrams can be plotted.
