2D Frame Analysis software package has been synonymous with state-of-the-art analysis of general and arbitrary frames and trusses in 2D space. Its user interface, proven very sophisticated, intuitive, and versatile, is powered by a modern analysis engine that allows fast calculations and produces reliable results.
From its accessible graphical modeling environment to the wide variety of analysis options, the 2D Frame Analysis package has proven to be the most integrated, effective, and practical general-purpose structural program for static, dynamic, linear, and non-linear (P-Delta effects) analysis of 2D frames or trusses.
It has been designed to be very easy and fast to use. Therefore, the user can conveniently take advantage of various features, as shown below in brief. Steel section and predefined materials list updated, significant interface improvements, creation of a completed professional-looking calculation report, stress calculation added, all central measure units added.
Pre-processing features
Top-quality graphics rendering
Full GUI including zoom, pan, grid, and snap options
Every user action can be done graphically in real-time
Straightforward model creation, no need to first define nodes and then elements. Nodes are produced automatically
All units supported (Metrix, Imperial, Custom). Immediate switch to other measure units during work is supported.
Rapid model creation (members, loads, supports, etc.) in a user-friendly environment with many graphical features
The rich list of predefined materials (concrete, hot-rolled and cold-formed steel, aluminum, timber, etc.)
Extensive library of predefined cross sections (European, AISC, Australian, British Chinese, Indian, Aluminum, etc.)
Template models for frames, trusses (sloped, vertical, Pratt, Howe, Fink, etc.), and beams
Unlimited number of load cases
Unlimited number of load combinations (Add, Envelope, Absolute, SRSS combination types)
End-length offset elements
Shear deformation elements (Timoshenko elements)
Member end releases of any degree of freedom
Semi-rigid end releases
Local, global, and projected global coordinate systems for load application on elements
Uniform, trapezoidal, and span loads
Thermal loads
All nodal restraints are supported (roller, hinge, fixed, etc.)
Translational and rotational spring supports
Post-processing features
Graphical representation of nodal reactions
Graphical representation of deformed shape
Graphical representation of internal force diagrams (axial, shear force, and bending moment)
Graphical representation of dynamic modes
Tabular representation of the analysis results, exportable to Excel
Professional-looking analysis reports can be created and exported to pdf, RTF, Xls, and XML formats
Supported OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7
RAM (Memory): 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
Free Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more