List of finite element software packages
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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]
- FEINS: GPL-licensed, general FEM library (2d), solver for stationary incompressible Navier-Stokes, linear elasticity, Poisson problem, allows shape optimisation [5]
- Elmer FEM solver: Open source multiphysical simulation software developed by Finnish Ministry of Education's CSC, written in C, C++ and Fortran [6]
- FElt: FEM software primarily for mechanical problems, GPL license, written in C [7]
- FEMM : Finite Element Method Magnetics [8]
- FEniCS Project: a LGPL-licensed software package developed by American and European researchers [9]
- ForcePAD: a GPL-licensed educational software [10]
- freeFEM: a GPL-licensed software [11]
- GetDP: GPL-licensed software package [12]
- Hermes Project: Modular C/C++ library for rapid prototyping of space- and space-time adaptive hp-FEM solvers. [13]
- Impact: Dynamic Finite Element Program Suite, for dynamic events like crashes, written in Java, GNU license [14]
- JFEM: 2D/3D C++ FEM codes developed for nanophotonics by Jeffrey M. McMahon, [15]
- Kratos: Framework for building multi-disciplinary finite element programs. Written in C++, open source, free for non-commercial purposes [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]
- PETScFEM: General purpose, parallel, multi-physics FEM for Computational Fluid Dynamics, based on PETSc. Written in C++, GPL v2 license. [19]
- SLFFEA San Le's Free Finite Element Analysis, includes GUI, written in ANSI C, GPL license. [20]
- Sundance: a LGPL-licensed software package developed at Sandia National Laboratories [21]
- TOCHNOG: Explicit/Impicit Finite Element Program with linear/nonlinear, elastic/hyperelastic/hypoelastic/plastic/visco, contact,thermal, fluid capabilities, written in C++, GPL license [22]
- Z88: FEM-software available for Windows and Linux/UNIX, written in C, GPL license [23]
Commercial
- Abaqus: Franco-American software from SIMULIA, owned by Dassault Systemes SIMULIA
- ACTRAN: Belgian software for aeroacoustics and vibroacoustics simulations
- ADINA R&D, Inc. See http://www.adina.com/
- Advance Design, Advance Design web page
- ALGOR Incorporated ALGOR
- Analysis for Windows: Analysis for Windows
- ANSYS: American software
- Atila-FEA: FEA software for piezoelectric vibroacoustic analysis mmech
- CAST3M: French software CASTEM
- CESAR-LCPC: geotechnics, tunnels, concrete & coupled analysis www.cesar-lcpc.com
- COMSOL Multiphysics COMSOL Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis Software
- COSMOSWorks: A SolidWorks module, owned by Dassault Systemes COSMOS
- Dytran: owned by MSC.Software, embedded into manufacturing simulation software Simufact.forming
- Engineer's Studio by FORUM8, Japan, also includes Maekawa concrete model
- Esi: [24]
- EuroPlexus: French software EuroPlexus
- Femap, Siemens PLM Software: A pre and post processor for Windows
- FEM-Design for analysis and design of structures FEM-Design
- FlexPDE : See http://www.pdesolutions.com/
- Flux : American electromagnetic and thermal FEA Magsoft
- Go-Mesh [25]
- GTSTRUDL30
- HyperMesh, pre and post processing software. See http://www.altair.com/
- JMAG: Japanese software Actran: Belgian Software (Acoustic)
- LISA: LISA
- LS-DYNA, LSTC - Livermore Software Technology Corporation LSTC website
- LUSAS: UK Software LUSAS
- Marc: owned by MSC.Software, embedded into manufacturing simulation software Simufact.forming
- Pro/Mechanica: A Pro/Engineer module, owned by Parametric Technology Corporation Pro/Mechanica
- Morfeo: Belgian software Morfeo
- Nastran: American software
- NEi Nastran: American software NEi Nastran
- NEi Software: American software NEi Software
- NISA: Indian software NISA
- Oofelie: Multiphysics CAE software developed and commercialized by OPEN ENGINEERING
- PAFEC: British Acoustic & Elastohyrodynamic FEA PACSYS
- PAM: French software PAM
- PERMAS: German software PERMAS
- PZFlex: American software for wave propagation and piezoelectric devices PZFlex
- Quickfield : Physics simulating software [26]
- Radioss: A linear and nonlinear solver owned by Altair Engineering
- Range Software: Czech / Slovak software Range Software
- SAMCEF: Belgian software SAMCEF
- Sesam: Norwegian software from DNV, Sesam website
- SAP2000: American software
- STRAND7 Pty. Ltd.
- StressCheck developed by ESRD, Inc USA
- SYSTUS: French software
- SYSWELD: French software
- 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