Finite element software

Discussion in 'Software' started by CGN, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. CGN
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    CGN Senior Member

    Looking for a Finite element software i found this program and yes too good to be true but i can't find any other references

    $50 CAD

    http://www.lisa-fet.com/index.htm
     
    CGN, Jul 11, 2008
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  2. MikeJohns
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    MikeJohns Senior Member

    Thanks for the link

    I have to say you usually get what you pay for. We evaluated this and I wouldn't recommend it.
    We found it very poor importing and exporting geometry, its meshing was clutzy and slow and we had a battle to use it reliably for accurate results. I was looking at recommending it for some students, but it was not suitable and I'd give it 2 out of 10 for ease of use.

    IMO Cadre is a good one with a free limited download, for students they offer the full package at a discount, while also having good professional features.

    Other more pro oriented like Strand/Straus 7 also have free limited node trial software.
    Many of the 3d solid cad packages have a basic linear FEA embedded with the std package these days and they are very user friendly.

    It would be great if Rhino had an add in for this.
     
    MikeJohns, Jul 12, 2008
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  3. CGN
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    CGN Senior Member

    Thanks Mikeiohns, I have seen it before but never tested, I agree cadre is really good easy to use IMO and works fine with Rhino.

    cheers
     
    CGN, Jul 12, 2008
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