Freewares for Structural Modelling and Analysis

Question 1

provides a wide range of tools in order to analyze structures. But, it is free for academic users for educational purpose only.

Answer 1

SeismoStruct

Question 2

SeismoStruct consists of three main working modules:

Answer 2

Pre-Processor
- Setup preferences
- Create a Structure
- Choose a type of analysis
Processor
- Run Structural Analysis
Post-Processor
- View Detailed Structure Analysis Reports

Question 3

a completely free structural engineering software. It lets you design a structure and perform analysis with respect to assigned loads.

Answer 3

LinPro

Question 4

You can create a structure by adding points, joints, and members. You can move a particular joint to create the desired structure. It lets you manually edit coordinates of joints/supports. Also, you can edit member properties and geometric properties.

Answer 4

LinPro

Question 5

you can add load combinations with different load cases and respective safety factors and assign dynamic loads.

Answer 5

LinPro

Question 6

LinPro
To perform structural analysis, you get following options:

Answer 6

Static Analysis
Dynamic Analysis
Modal Analysis
Run in study mode

Question 7

another free structural engineering software for bridge designs. The free version of this software is actually the demo version which is feature restricted. You can’t save/print the analysis report in this demo version

Answer 7

LimitState RING

Question 8

is actually a bridge structure analysis software. You can perform structural analysis of bridges of railway and highway types

Answer 8

LimitState RING

Question 9

another free structural engineering software for Windows. It provides front, up, left, and custom views to create and see through your structure. At first, you need to draw nodes, rods, plates, solids, circle, arc, support, elastic link, spring support, hinge, etc. Then, you can assign loads to your structure and define other parameters by going to Load menu
The structural analysis is done using Calculation menu. These analyses can be performed for different load cases. The results can be fetched from Results men

Answer 9

APM Structure3D

Question 10

It is another good option for civil engineers to use for physical structure analysis.
It provides four different types of solutions for structure analysis problems, namely, Single Load Combination, Envelope of Marked Combinations, Batch Solution of Marked Combinations, and Dynamics.

Answer 10

RISA-3D

Question 11

very simple structure analysis software for Windows. To design a structure, it lets you define nodes, elements, and frames. You can also move, renumber, duplicate, or remove nodes and elements. You get a 2D plane with tools like dynamic rotate, dynamic zoom, dynamic pan, etc. to make right adjustments.
After defining and creating a structure, you can perform structural analysis on 1st order/2nd order elasticity, 1st order/2nd order inelastic, elastic critical load, inelastic critical load, and natural period. Results are displayed in form of diagrams (deflected shape, axial force, torque, moment, etc.), node displacements, node reactions, element forces, plastic deformations, MSAPlot, etc.

Answer 11

MASTAN2