Finite Element Analysis, General Purpose
| Software Sort descending | Description |
|---|---|
| ABAQUS | General-purpose finite element analysis (FEA) program for linear, nonlinear, explicit and multi-body dynamics problems. |
| ADINA | Finite element analysis system for the analysis of solids, structures, fluids and fluid flow with structural interactions. |
| Advanced Multi-Physical Simulation (AMPS) | Advanced Multi-Physics and general purpose FEA. Implicit and explicit solver options. Fluid flow, electrostatic and electromagnetic also available. |
| Algor | Software suite for finite element analysis, simulation and optimization methods. |
| ANSR-1 | Legacy software from 1975 for general static and dynamic analysis of nonlinear structures. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of California Berkeley. |
| ANSRuop | The ANSRuop computer program is specialized structural analysis software, designed for scientific research as well as to aid practicing engineers. Its capabilities include static and dynamic, linear and non-linear analysis of structures. |
| ANSYS | Suite of general-purpose finite element analysis programs. |
| CAL | Educational program developed to support teaching and learning of structural analysis concepts and techniques. Originally developed at the University of California, Berkeley by Professor Edward L. Wilson in 1976. The program has been used worldwide at over 100 universities. |
| CalculiX | Three-Dimensional Structural Finite Element Program |
| COSMOSWorks | Design analysis and optimization software |
| deal.II | A Finite Element Differential Equations Analysis Library |
| DIANA | DIANA is an extensive multi-purpose finite element software package that is used to analyse a variety of technically challenging problems that arise in a wide range of civil, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering disciplines. |
| FEAP | Multi-Dimensional finite element code for structural, continuum, solid mechanics, heat transfer, and coupled field simulations. Very flexible with static and dynamic time integration and steady state capabilities. Very modular with a rudimentary front and backend. |
| FEEA 2010 SDK | Finite Element Analysis SDK for the .NET Framework. Use FEEA SDK to create the new generation of 32/64-bit scientific/technical .NET applications for the Windows platform. |
| FElt | Finite element analysis program for linear static and dynamic structural and thermal analysis problems, including modal and spectral analysis for dynamic problems. |
| Fem2K | Low cost 3D finite element analysis program for structural and multi-physics applications with interactive graphic. |
| FEMdesigner | Low cost finite element analysis program. |
| FEPG (Finite Element Program Generator) | System suitable for solving FE problems in various scientific and engineering fields. Users only need to input all expressions and formulae for FEM, then FEPG can automatically generates the complete source code, including element subroutines, algorithm programs, etc. |
| FlexPDE | System for solving many types of partial differential equations using the finite element method. |
| LISA | Free and affordable FEM software for linear static, thermal, eigenvalue, dynamic response and fluid analysis. Free 1300 node limit download. Includes comprehensive user manual and free technical support. |
| LS-DYNA | General purpose nonlinear finite element program. |
| Marc | Nonlinear finite element analysis program. |
| MISES3 | General purpose 3D finite element package for the solution of structural and field mechanics problems, with special features for the solution of problems encountered in geo-mechanics and rock mechanics. |
| NEiFusion | NEi Fusion combines an FEA Modeler, comprehensive pre and post processing capabilities, and Nastran solvers to create an analysis package for small and medium size companies, consultants, and any engineer who needs affordable, professional level simulation for product development, virtual testing |
| NEiNastran | Powerful, general purpose finite element analysis tool with an integrated graphical user interface and model Editor which is used to analyze linear and nonlinear stress, dynamics, and heat transfer characteristics of structures and mechanical components. |
| NEiWorks | NEiWorks provides SolidWorks users an embedded Nastran finite element analysis and simualation tool. NEiWorks has SolidWorks' Gold Product status and features the familiar SolidWorks look and feel for all menus and functions, providing seamless integration between design and analysis. |
| OOFEM | Finite element code with object oriented architecture that operates on various platforms. Efficient and robust tool for FEM computations as well as to provide modular and extensible environment for future development. OOFEM is released under GNU General Public License (GPL). |
| PLATE | Finite element program for plate structures with special features for bridge engineering. |
| Roshaz | Aimed at solution of complex solids with realistic and advanced boundary condition simulations using either the integrated solver or a choice of several other well known solvers which can be run seamlessly within the program environment. |
| SLFFEA | General finite element analysis software targeted towards mechanical engineering. |
| SOFEA | Open source Matlab object oriented finite element toolkit. Includes solvers for linear transient thermal analysis and elastodynamics. The finite elements include linear and quadratic triangles, tetrahedra, quadrangles, hexahedra, and linear and quadratic segment elements. |
| SOLVIA | Finite element system for linear and nonlinear analysis of displacements, stresses and temperatures under static or dynamic conditions |
| Strand7 | Finite element analysis system for aeronautical, automotive, biomedical, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, naval architecture, structural and transportation disciplines. |
| Z88 | Z88 is a free (OpenSource resp. Freeware) finite element software package available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Unix/Linux computers. Versions are available for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems and Z88 comes with context sensitive on line-help and a user-friendly command processor. |