General purpose finite element software
at the Univeristy of Alberta: http://www.mece.ualberta.ca/tutorials/ansys/
Hints & Tips by Peter Budgell: http://www3.sympatico.ca/peter_budgell/home.html
Examples by Kent L. Lawrence: http://mae.uta.edu/~lawrence/ansys/ansys_examples.htm
Examples by John R. Baker: http://www.engr.uky.edu/~jrbake01/ansystutor.html
An excellent set of tutorials at the University of Aachen: http://riccati.baustatik.rwth-aachen.de/FEMCourse/FEM/index.html
Software Providers in Greece (in alphabetical order)
Computer Control Systems: www.ccs.gr
Liontos & Associates: www.liontos.gr
PhilonNet: www.philonnet.gr
SimTec: www.simtec.gr (profile)
Resources
Ansys.net input files: http://ansys.net/ansys
ANSYS APDL Programmer's Guide: http://www.uic.edu/depts/accc/software/ansys
ANSYS / CivilFEM Case StudiesReinforced concrete tunnel. Click here.
Structural analysis conforming EC Nº3. Click here.
Seismic analysis of a harbor. Click here.
Building effects over a tunnel. Click here.
Harbor breakwater. Click here.
Check & Design of a composite bridge. Click here.
Hydraulic power station. Click here.
Seismic analysis of an arch dam. Click here.
Suspension bridge. Click here.
ABAQUS/Standard provides a comprehensive, general-purpose finite element analysis tool that includes a variety of time- and frequency-domain analysis procedures. These procedures are divided into two classes: "general analyses," in which the response may be linear or nonlinear; and "linear perturbation analyses," in which linear response is computed about a general, possibly nonlinear, base state. A single simulation can include multiple analysis types.
ATENA is a new generation of the established FE software SBETA, which is targeted for the simulation of the real behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete structures.This well-known software comes now in the Windows environment. The whole program received an object oriented structure, which offers better possibilites for development and extension. The latest version ATENA 3.x.x includes also an improved support for 3D analysis thus extending the unique features of ATENA system into 3D FE modelling environment.
Download ATENA 3D v3.2.0 Demo
SOFiSTiK, based in Germany, is a leading developer of Non-linear Finite Element Analysis & Design Software. The program portfolio offers solutions for buildings, light weight structures, bridge design, geotechnics & tunnelling and computational fluid dynamics. SOFiSTiK comes with various design-codes as for example ACI, EC, BS, SNIP, Austrian, Australian Standard, BAEL, EHE. Preprocessing is being offered through AutoCAD 2010, Autodesk REVIT Structure 2010 and a powerful ASCII-based parametric user interface. SOFiSTiK runs on Windows and Linux. and Linux.
SOFISTIK Product Info
www.sofistik.gr
The ADINA System offers a one-system program for comprehensive finite element analyses of structures, fluids, and fluid flows with structural interactions. Download the overview of the capabilities in the ADINA System in PDF format. With the ADINA System, there is no need to use one finite element program for linear static and dynamic structural analysis, another program for nonlinear structural analysis, and yet another finite volume based program for fluid flow analysis. Furthermore, the ADINA System is the leading program for fully coupled analysis of fluid flow with structural interactions (multiphysics)
LUSAS Civil & Structural analysis software is used by engineers worldwide for all types of civil and structural analysis including linear, nonlinear, seismic, blast, buckling, impact and fire for use on a full range of structures from simple slabs, buildings, frames, masts, towers and tanks through to heavy civil engineering structures such as cooling towers, dams, tanks and tunnels
The MSC.Nastran product family is modular, enabling you to analyze products ranging from simple components to complex structures and systems. This also enables you to start simply and to grow your analysis capabilities as your VPD needs progress. The Basic product configuration enables you to perform linear statics, normal modes, and buckling analyses on models of unlimited size. When you want to extend and accelerate your FEA work, you can add products tailored to Heat Transfer, Dynamics, Spot Welding, Aeroelasticity, or Nonlinear analyses. And you can automate or customize your work using the Optimization or DMAP products, respectively.
STAAD.Pro is the choice of 46 out of 50 leading Structural Engineering firms, 46 out of 50 state DOTs and 7 out of the top 10 engineering universities. STAAD.Pro features a state-of-the-art user interface, visualization tools, powerful analysis and design engines with advanced finite element and dynamic analysis capabilities. From model generation, analysis and design to visualization and result verification, STAAD.Pro is the professional’s choice for the analysis and design of steel, concrete, timber, aluminum and cold-formed steel structures.








