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  • 11 May 2014 at 15:34 #21169
    Carl Wilson 4
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      @carlwilson4

      Looking for free download/low cost FEA package

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      11 May 2014 at 15:34 #152113
      Carl Wilson 4
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        @carlwilson4

        Hello,

        Does anyone here know of a free or reasonably priced to download FEA package? What I need to do is a thermal analysis. Failing a full FEA package how about a thermal analysis one?

        Thanks in advance for any help.

        Carl.

        11 May 2014 at 15:51 #152116
        David Jupp
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          @davidjupp51506

          There are plenty of free ones, some of which are very capable indeed – the biggest issue I have found with free ones is getting help, clear instructions etc. The examples/help (where there is any) tend to be written by very experienced FEA analysts and/or software geeks – net result can be that getting started can be an absolute nightmare.

          Hopefully you'll find somebody with experience to help you get started with a particular package.

          11 May 2014 at 16:00 #152117
          Anonymous

            I used FEMdesigner to analyse the stresses and displacements in the hollow CI pistons for my traction engines. Like this:

            lp piston part b - z displacement.jpg

            I used it within Alibre/Geomagic, but I think they do a standalone version. The more advanced version does thermal analysis too, although I haven't done more than have a basic play with that. Cost is on the order of £500; so far I've only used the 30 day free download.

            Regards,

            Andrew

            11 May 2014 at 16:05 #152118
            Neil Wyatt
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              @neilwyatt

              I fiound this a few days ago, I haven't used it.

              **LINK**

              Neil

              11 May 2014 at 17:48 #152132
              Russell Eberhardt
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                @russelleberhardt48058

                There's another free one here they have a user forum which should help getting to grips with it.

                Russell.

                11 May 2014 at 22:47 #152163
                Carl Wilson 4
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                  @carlwilson4

                  Hello,

                  Profuse thanks for all the suggestions and help. This has given me plenty to go on.

                  Carl.

                  11 May 2014 at 23:03 #152165
                  John Stevenson 1
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                    @johnstevenson1

                    Just do like the Victorians did, make it twice as thick and twice as heavy and it won't break.

                    That was their FEA software

                    12 May 2014 at 02:34 #152176
                    Carl Wilson 4
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                      @carlwilson4

                      I thought it was too good to be true, all the help. Thank you for not disappointing me by posting that comment which is absolutely typical for this site. Yes they did. Very interesting. The Victorians however weren't building liquid propellant rocket engines and requiring to do thermal analysis and heat transfer plots to ensure that their creations didn't melt.

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