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* Analysis for Windows: [http://www.cuylaerts.net Analysis for Windows] |
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* [[Anaxsoft FEEA SDK]]: A collection of finite element libraries (SDKs and APIs) for integrating finite element analysis into .NET |
* [[Anaxsoft FEEA SDK]]: A collection of finite element libraries (SDKs and APIs) for integrating finite element analysis into .NET applications. See [http://www.anaxsoft.com/ Anaxsoft website] |
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* [[ANSA Pre-processor|ANSA]]: An advanced CAE pre-processing software for complete model build up. See http://www.beta-cae.gr |
* [[ANSA Pre-processor|ANSA]]: An advanced CAE pre-processing software for complete model build up. See http://www.beta-cae.gr |
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* [[ANSYS]]: American software |
* [[ANSYS]]: American software |
Revision as of 13:19, 16 July 2010
This is a list of software packages that implement the finite element method for solving partial differential equations or aid in the pre- and post-processing of finite element models.
Open source
- CalculiX is an Open Source FEA project. The solver uses a partially compatible ABAQUS file format. The pre/post-processor generates input data for many FEA and CFD applications [1]Convergent Mechanical Solutions
- Code Aster: French software written in Python and Fortran, GPL license [2]
- deal.II: Differential Equations Analysis Library using adaptive finite elements, written in C++, QPL open source license [3]
- DUNE, Distributed and Unified Numerics Environment GPL Version 2 with Run-Time Exception, written in C++ [4]
- evolution: FEA Software born from the AK32 Benchmark of Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche & VW; Source Code available; see payerconsulting
- FEBio, Finite Elements for Biomechanics, [5]
- FEINS: GPL-licensed, general FEM library (2d), solver for stationary incompressible Navier-Stokes, linear elasticity, Poisson problem, allows shape optimisation [6]
- Elmer FEM solver: Open source multiphysical simulation software developed by Finnish Ministry of Education's CSC, written in C, C++ and Fortran [7]
- FElt: FEM software primarily for mechanical problems, GPL license, written in C [8]
- FEMM : Finite Element Method Magnetics [9]
- FEniCS Project: a LGPL-licensed software package developed by American and European researchers [10]
- ForcePAD: a GPL-licensed educational software [11]
- freeFEM: a GPL-licensed software [12]
- GetDP: GPL-licensed software package [13]
- Hermes Project: Modular C/C++ library for rapid prototyping of space- and space-time adaptive hp-FEM solvers. [14]
- Impact: Dynamic Finite Element Program Suite, for dynamic events like crashes, written in Java, GNU license [15]
- JFEM: 2D/3D C++ FEM codes developed for nanophotonics by Jeffrey M. McMahon, [16]
- libMesh: A framework for the numerical simulation of PDEs using arbitrary unstructured discretizations on serial and parallel platforms. Written in C++, LGPL license, developed at The University of Texas at Austin and Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg. [17]
- OOFEM: Object Oriented Finite EleMent solver, written in C++, GPL v2 license [18]
- OpenFEM: general purpose multi-physic FEM environment, LGPL license [19]
- OpenSees is an Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation [20]
- PETScFEM: General purpose, parallel, multi-physics FEM for Computational Fluid Dynamics, based on PETSc. Written in C++, GPL v2 license. [21]
- SLFFEA San Le's Free Finite Element Analysis, includes GUI, written in ANSI C, GPL license. [22]
- Sundance: a LGPL-licensed software package developed at Sandia National Laboratories [23]
- TOCHNOG: Explicit/Impicit Finite Element Program with linear/nonlinear, elastic/hyperelastic/hypoelastic/plastic/visco, contact,thermal, fluid capabilities, written in C++, GPL license [24]
- Z88: FEM-software available for Windows and Linux/UNIX, written in C, GPL license [25]
Semi-free
The following packages free of charge only for noncommercial use, and are hence only semi-free software and not open-source software or free software as the terms are usually defined:
- Kratos: Framework for building multi-disciplinary finite element programs. Written in C++, source code available, free for non-commercial purposes [26]
Commercial
- Abaqus: Franco-American software from SIMULIA, owned by Dassault Systemes SIMULIA.
- ACTRAN: Belgian software for aeroacoustics and vibroacoustics simulations
- AcuSolve: General purpose finite element based flow solver from ACUSIM Software
- ADINA : See http://www.adina.com/
- Advance Design, Advance Design web page
- ALGOR Incorporated ALGOR
- AMPS Technologies See http://www.ampstech.com/ampstech/Asp/index.asp
- Analysis for Windows: Analysis for Windows
- Anaxsoft FEEA SDK: A collection of finite element libraries (SDKs and APIs) for integrating finite element analysis into .NET applications. See Anaxsoft website
- ANSA: An advanced CAE pre-processing software for complete model build up. See http://www.beta-cae.gr
- ANSYS: American software
- Atila-FEA: FEA software for piezoelectric vibroacoustic analysis mmech
- Autodesk-Inventor
- CAST3M: French software CASTEM
- CESAR-LCPC: geotechnics, tunnels, concrete & coupled analysis www.cesar-lcpc.com
- COMSOL Multiphysics COMSOL Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis Software formerly Femlab
- CheFEM Chemical driven FEM simulation of composite, laminate and coating materials
- COSMOSWorks: A SolidWorks module, owned by Dassault Systemes COSMOS. In Solidworks 2009, this was replaced/renamed to Solidworks Simulation
- CUBIT: Geometry and Mesh Generator Toolkit, Sandia National Laboratories [27]
- DIANA, See http://www.tnodiana.com/
- DLUBAL : See http://www.dlubal.com/
- Dytran: owned by MSC.Software, embedded into manufacturing simulation software Simufact.forming
- Engineer's Studio by FORUM8, Japan, also includes Maekawa concrete model
- evolution: FEA Software born from the AK32 Benchmark of Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche & VW; Source Code available; see payerconsulting
- ESI Group: French software company offering a suite of collaborative, industry-oriented applications for Virtual Prototyping, spanning performance testing and manufacturing processes. ESI
- EuroPlexus: French software EuroPlexus
- FEAP is a finite element analysis program from the University of Berkeley, see FEAP
- FEBuilder, Field Precision LLC, toolkit for building 3D finite-element applications includes a conformal, hexahedron mesh generator and configurable post-processor, see FEBUILDER
- Femap, Siemens PLM Software: A pre and post processor for Windows
- FEM-Design for analysis and design of structures FEM-Design
- FEMtools, a multi-functional, cross-platform and solver-independent family of CAE software programs providing FE analysis and scripting solutions. Focus is on test-analysis correlation, FE model verification, validation, updating and optimization. See http://www.femtools.com
- FlexPDE : See http://www.pdesolutions.com/
- Flux : American electromagnetic and thermal FEA Magsoft
- Go-Mesh [28]
- Gridgen/Pointwise: Mesh and grid generation for CFD Pointwise
- GTSTRUDL30
- Helius:MCT, FEA add-on for advanced analysis of composite materials. See http://www.fireholetech.com/products/helius-mct.aspx
- HyperMesh, pre and post processing software. See http://www.altair.com/
- IMPETUS Afea Solver: A GPU accelerated explicit nonlinear finite element and particle solver. Developed by IMPETUS Afea.
- JMAG: Japanese software Actran: Belgian Software (Acoustic)
- LISA: LISA
- LS-DYNA, LSTC - Livermore Software Technology Corporation LSTC website
- LUSAS: UK Software LUSAS
- MADYMO: TASS - TNO Automotive Safety Solutions TASS website
- Marc: owned by MSC.Software, embedded into manufacturing simulation software Simufact.forming
- MasterSeries: UK FEA software MasterSeries
- Pro/Mechanica: A Pro/Engineer module, owned by Parametric Technology Corporation Pro/Mechanica
- Morfeo: A new generation manufacturing simulation software developed by the Belgian company Cenaero
- Nastran: American software
- nastran/EM: Nastran Suit for highly advanced Durabilty & NVH Analyses of Engines; born from the AK32 Benchmark of Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche & VW; Source Code available; see payerconsulting
- NEi Fusion, NEi Software: 3D CAD modeler + Nastran FEA NEi Fusion
- NEi Nastran, NEi Software: General purpose Finite Element Analysis NEi Nastran
- NEi Works, NEi Software: Embedded Nastran for SolidWorks users NEi Works
- NISA: Indian software NISA
- Oofelie: Multiphysics CAE software developed and commercialized by OPEN ENGINEERING
- PAFEC: British Acoustic & Elastohyrodynamic FEA PACSYS
- PAM-CRASH: The first Crash simulation software, by ESI Group PAM-CRASH
- PERMAS: German software PERMAS
- PZFlex: American software for wave propagation and piezoelectric devices PZFlex
- Quickfield : Physics simulating software [29]
- Radioss: A linear and nonlinear solver owned by Altair Engineering
- Range Software: Multiphysics simulation software Range Software
- RFEM : See http://www.dlubal.com/RFEM-4xx.aspx
- SAMCEF: CAE package developed by the Belgian company SAMTECH
- Sesam: Norwegian software from DNV, Sesam website
- SAP2000: American software
- SimulationXpress: Feature in Solidworks 2009. FEA limited to a single part design.
- Solidworks Simulation: A Solidworks 2009 add-in, owned by Dassault Systemes.
- Star-CD: CD-adapco
- Star-CCM+: CD-adapco
- STRAND7: Developed in Sydney Australia by Strand7 Pty. Ltd. Marketed as Straus7 in Europe.
- StressCheck developed by ESRD, Inc USA
- SYSTUS: Multiphysics simulation software, by ESI Group
- SYSWELD: Welding simulation software, by ESI Group
- TrueGrid by XYZ Scientific Applications, Inc.TrueGrid website
- Vflo™: Physics-based distributed hydrologic modeling software, developed by Vieux & Associates, Inc.
- VisualAnalysis: Practical civil/structural software from IES Inc..
- UC-win/FRAME (3D) and Engineer's Studio by FORUM8, Japan
- Zébulon: French software Northwest Numerics and Modeling, Inc.
External links
- Public Domain FE Programs listed by Ian MacPhedran
- What is the status of open source finite element codes? - a discussion thread at the imechanica.org forums