Free Mechanical Engineering Software?

AI Thread Summary
Free mechanical engineering software options include CAELinux 2009, which is a pre-packaged Ubuntu operating system featuring tools like Salome, Aster, OpenFOAM, Code-Saturn, and SciLab. CAELinux 2009 is designed for 64-bit PCs but can be run directly from a DVD. Salome can also be installed on Windows and is useful for solving finite element method (FEM) problems with additional plugins. SciLab serves as a free alternative to Matlab for numerical computing. These tools provide robust capabilities for designing and testing engineering models without cost.
T.O.E Dream
Messages
219
Reaction score
0
Do you know of any free engineering software where I can design and test my own models?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Try CAELinux 2009. It's the ubuntu operating system, with all engineering software pre-installed (Salome, Aster, OpenFOAM, Code-Saturn, SciLab etc.) Otherwise, try Salome, I think you can install it on windows. With some add ons it can be used for solving FEM problems. Also SciLab, which is similar to Matlab.
 
Oh, btw CAELinux 2009 requires a 64bit PC, but you can run it directly off the DVD without having to install anything (but it is faster if it's installed).
 

Thread 'Race car suspension Class'

Posted June 2024 - 15 years after starting this class. I have learned a whole lot. To get to the short course on making your stock car, late model, hobby stock E-mod handle, look at the index below. Read all posts on Roll Center, Jacking effect and Why does car drive straight to the wall when I gas it? Also read You really have two race cars. This will cover 90% of problems you have. Simply put, the car pushes going in and is loose coming out. You do not have enuff downforce on the right...
View full post »
Thread 'Physics of Stretch: What pressure does a band apply on a cylinder?'

Thread 'Physics of Stretch: What pressure does a band apply on a cylinder?'

Scenario 1 (figure 1) A continuous loop of elastic material is stretched around two metal bars. The top bar is attached to a load cell that reads force. The lower bar can be moved downwards to stretch the elastic material. The lower bar is moved downwards until the two bars are 1190mm apart, stretching the elastic material. The bars are 5mm thick, so the total internal loop length is 1200mm (1190mm + 5mm + 5mm). At this level of stretch, the load cell reads 45N tensile force. Key numbers...
View full post »

Thread 'Cantilever help'

I'm trying to decide what size and type of galvanized steel I need for 2 cantilever extensions. The cantilever is 5 ft. The space between the two cantilever arms is a 17 ft Gap the center 7 ft of the 17 ft Gap we'll need to Bear approximately 17,000 lb spread evenly from the front of the cantilever to the back of the cantilever over 5 ft. I will put support beams across these cantilever arms to support the load evenly
View full post »

Similar threads

Automotive What particular mechanic or engineer does this work?
Replies
4
Views
1K
Software suggestions for simulating mechanical systems and mechanisms
Replies
17
Views
2K
Is Studying Planar Multibody Dynamics Essential for Mechanical Engineers?
Replies
2
Views
2K
Part print to CAD model software
Replies
7
Views
1K
Advice for learning enough Solidworks to pass the CSWA and CSWP exams
Replies
7
Views
3K
Want to know if there are any particular sites for mechanical engineering for getting recommendable research papers
Replies
8
Views
1K
Mechanical Engineering projects
Replies
2
Views
1K
3D printers for mechanical engineering
Replies
1
Views
1K
Internal Combustion engine - evolution regarding parasitics
Replies
2
Views
1K
Specified Torque Specs on Automotive Fasteners -- Required or just suggestions?
Replies
13
Views
4K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top