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Looking for a Finite Element Analysis program (#3592)
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Animedevildog  
#1 Posted : Thursday, February 3, 2011 1:47:06 PM(UTC)
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I have ViaCAD 2D/3D (strongly considering moving on up to Pro) and I do like to design my own parts for various custom motorcycle projects. What I would like to do is find a good Finite Element Analysis program that would allow me to stress test the various pieces that I might design (connecting rods, frames, ect.) to find out how they will perform. Also, I would wish to be able to check balance of rotating/recipocating assemblies, such as crank, connecting rod and piston assemblies.

What is available for the home user on a budget? (I would search on my own, but internet searches is something that I fail at, and I also wish to find imput from users who may have experience with some of these programs)

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Justin P. Animedevildog Emery
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Tem  
#2 Posted : Friday, February 4, 2011 4:04:50 PM(UTC)
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FEA is specialized and expensive to develop. In the past I remember there being a free FEA app for the 3 major OS platforms but had restrictions based on citizenship (USA).
There was one that had free a trial offer, and another that was free but had a limited toolset.
Sorry, no links.
You might try becoming a student again to get a cheaper version of a midrange app?
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Animedevildog  
#3 Posted : Friday, February 4, 2011 5:58:32 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Tem Go to Quoted Post
FEA is specialized and expensive to develop. In the past I remember there being a free FEA app for the 3 major OS platforms but had restrictions based on citizenship (USA).
There was one that had free a trial offer, and another that was free but had a limited toolset.
Sorry, no links.
You might try becoming a student again to get a cheaper version of a midrange app?


Yeah, right now becomming a student is not a viable option at this time. Maybe I could find a company out there that has the software and can test the designs I come up with for a reasonable fee.

Then again, it's not all that important... and I am sure that I can come up with a lot of parts designs which would not need such testing.

Thank you for your help here. I do appreciate it.
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