Software Products
LUSAS finite element analysis software
is available in LT, Standard or Plus versions dependent upon the
software product. Each product is designed for use by engineers in
particular industries.
- LT versions are suitable for linear
static analysis of structural frames and grillages.
- Standard versions of software are suitable for
linear static
and linear modal dynamic analysis using beam, shell and solid elements.
- Plus versions allow for more advanced
analyses to be undertaken and include an extended advanced
high-performance element library.
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Software
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set |
LT |
Standard |
Plus |
Academic |
2D/3D
line
elements
(bars, beams, grillage, others) |
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2D/3D
surface and volume elements
(plates, shells, volumes, more) |
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| Advanced
high-performance elements |
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| Key
to table |
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= Element set is included in this software product. |
The analysis
capabilities of LT, Standard and Plus
versions of selected LUSAS software products can be extended by using software
options.
For Bridge Engineering
LUSAS Bridge software is used for all types of bridge design, analysis and assessment from simple grillages
through to complex cable stayed and suspension structures. It
has an unrivalled range
of analysis facilities for linear static, fundamental frequency, seismic, dynamic,
soil-structure interaction, large deflection,
staged construction, creep, prestress, post tensioning and fatigue
analysis.
For Structural Engineering
LUSAS Civil & Structural
software is
used on all types of structures from buildings, grandstands and towers through to dams,
docks and tunnels.It has comprehensive facilities for all types of civil and
structural analysis including linear, nonlinear, staged construction,
soil-structure interaction, creep, prestress, post tensioning, seismic, blast, buckling, impact,
fire and fatigue analysis.
For Storage Tank Analysis and Design
LUSAS Tank allows engineers
to automatically create a range of 2D and 3D finite element models of
above ground full containment concrete or double-walled steel circular
tanks from user-defined data. From these models, a range of staged
construction, thermal, sesimic and other analyses can be performed, with
design checks optionally carried out for specified load combinations.
For Composites Engineering
LUSAS Composite has advanced shell and solid composite elements for all types of composite
engineering. It allows easy definition and visualisation of layups, and accurate delamination
and failure modelling using a variety of industry standard failure criteria.
To accurately predict the distortion of
laminated composite parts during manufacture and provide reverse
engineered surfaces to create "right first time" tooling LUSAS
offers a consultancy service using its specialist LUSAS
High Precision Moulding (HPM) software product.
See LUSAS HPM
Consultancy Service for
details.
For Mechanical Engineering
LUSAS
Analyst is used in
the automotive, aerospace, defence, manufacturing and general mechanical industries.
It is used for general engineering
analysis and has highly regarded nonlinear and contact capabilities for
solving all types of
linear
static, nonlinear, dynamic and thermal engineering problem, including thermal/mechanical
coupling.
For Academic / Research Use
LUSAS
Academic is for use only by educational
establishments for teaching purposes and research. By using the software protection device
and licence key supplied, the full licenced version allows access to any LUSAS commercial
product, and access to most LUSAS analysis software
options,
with no restriction on model size.
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