Free Finite Element Analysis Software

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Several users are seeking recommendations for free finite element analysis (FEA) software, noting that commercial options like NASTRAN can be expensive. The discussion highlights the importance of considering the specific types of problems, such as vibrational and stress analysis, when selecting software. While a Wikipedia list of FEA packages is referenced, participants emphasize the value of personal experiences and recommendations over generic searches. The subjective nature of software quality, including user interface preferences, is acknowledged, suggesting that users may need to try multiple options to find the best fit. Ultimately, personal insights are deemed more helpful than broad lists.
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Anyone know of some good, free finite element analysis software?
I used NASTRAN in college, but from what I can tell that costs at least several thousand.
 
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It depends. What type of problems will you be analyzing with the software?
 
SteamKing said:
It depends. What type of problems will you be analyzing with the software?

Vibrational and stress analysis
 
Google has the answer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages

As for the "goodness" of each software, this is a subjective opinion, so you have to try some yourself. I guess all the above software's solves the equations in question in a proper manner so, the "goodness" may depend on GUI etc. And this is what you mainly pay for in a commercial software, so don't get your hopes to high when is comes to open source. But I might be mistaken.
 
SirAskalot said:
Google has the answer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages

Yes, I've searched via Google and come across the Wikipedia list before.

I was looking for more personal recommendations based upon what people here have used instead of trying a dozen different programs. Just because someone is asking something, it doesn't mean they haven't done any looking themselves.
 
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