The SUSAN Finite Element System

It is apparent that the requirements for a finite element analysis system for practising civil engineers are, for the most part, some way behind the theoretical capabilities of the finite element method. Practising civil engineers rarely meet the type of

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Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH

C.A. Brebbia Computational Mechanics Centre, Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, S04 2AA, UK.

ISBN 978-3-662-07231-8 ISBN 978-3-662-07229-5 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-07229-5

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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1982 Originally published by Computational Mechanies Centre, Southampton in 1982. Softcover reprint ofthe hardcover 2nd edition 1982 The use of registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Printed by Hobbs the Printers ofSouthampton :lO61/30'10/5432 10

CONTENTS Preface to the Seccmd Edition How to Use This Handbook Table I.

Element Types

Table 11.

Material Properties

Table 111.

Analysis Capabilities

Table IV.

Other Capabilities

Table V.

Operating Systems

Table VI.

Availability of the Programs

The Use of ADiNA in Engineering Practice

3

K.J. Bathe, Massachusetts Institute 01 Technology & G. Larsson, ADINA Engineering AB

ANSYS

19

P.C. Kohnke, Swanson Analysis Systems Inc.

APPLE-5AP Structural Analysis System

27

M. Galluzzi, M. Giovagnoni & G.M. Manlredini, ltalimpianti S.p.A. Italy

ASAS . A Large-Scale, Sophisticated Finite Element Analysis System

47

J.B. Spooner, Atkins Research & Development

The ASKA Finite Element System

55

R. Goos, Ikoss GMBH

BEASY A Boundary Element Analysis System

81

D.J. Danson, C.A. Brebbia & R.A. Adey, CM Consultants, Southampton

A Description of the BERSAFE System

99

T.K. Hellen, Central Electricity Generating Board

The CASTEM Finite Element System

115

A. Combescure & A. Hoffmann, CEA-DEMT & P. Pasquet, CISI

CA.ST.OR

127

A. Chaudouet & P. Devalan, CE TIM, France

COMET-PR: The First Computer Implementation of the P-Version of the Finite Element Method B. Szabo, Washington University & A. Peano, ISMES, Italy

147

DIAL Finite Element System

159

N.A. Cyr & G.H. Ferguson, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company

FASOR - A Program for Stress, Buckling and Vibration of Shells of Revolution G_A. Cohen, Structures Research Associates

175

The FEGS Limited Pre- and Post-Processing Programs

199

G.A. Butlin, Fegs Limited, Cambridge

The Finite Element Programs FLASH 2 and STATIK U. Walder, Walder & Partners, Bem,

205

& D. Green, Glasgow University, Scotland

GIFTS-1100: Graphics Orientated Interactive Finite Element Time-5haring System C. V. Clarke, Sperry Univac, England & R. Muller, Sperry Univac, West Germany

225

RAFTS and LAWPI LE - The Development of a Foundation Analysis and Design Sui