EngiLab Frame.2D 2021

MODELING CAPABILITIES

• Full compatibility with any consistent system of units (Metric, Imperial, etc) - No limitations on units
• 3 Degrees Of Freedom (DOFs) per Node (X-, Y-Displacements, Z-Rotation)
• Analysis of 1D Multi-span (continuous) Beams, 2D Frames, 2D Trusses
• Built-in Section Properties Calculator for most standard sections
• Any type of constraints (DX, DY, RZ) and Springs is supported
• Rotation releases (hinges) at start and/or end of Elements
• Nodal Loads (FX, FY, MZ)
• Uniform or Linear varying Loads along any Element
• Body (Acceleration) Loads (e.g. Gravity - Self Weight)

ANALYSIS RESULTS - CALCULATIONS

• Node X-, Y-Displacements and Z-Rotation
• Element End Forces (Axial Force, Shear Force, Bending Moment)
• Support Reactions
• Full analysis report in Rich Text Format (RTF) containing all the above results plus the six pictures (Model, N, V, M, Deformation and Free ody Diagram)
• Full self-validation of the Analysis results (Sum of FX, FY Forces, Sum of Bending Moments should be all zero)
  • Global (Model) Equilibrium check
  • Individual Element Equilibrium check

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - DRAWINGS

• Easily editable (with a text editor such as Notepad) .bea input file
• Modern, easy-to-use and powerful Graphical User Interface for Pre- and Post-Processing (Zoom, Pan features, Mouse middle button and wheel support)
• Import of DXF Drawings as Analysis Models
• Drawing of diagrams with automatic scaling support and showing intermediate values on screen.
  • Axial Force diagram (N)
  • Shear Force diagram (V)
  • Bending Moment diagram (M)
• Drawing of the Model Deformation with automatic scaling support and showing intermediate deformation values on screen.
• Drawing of the Free Body Diagram (F) picture which shows the Model, all the forces (external forces and support reactions) and the Model equilibrium.