EngiLab Frame.2D 2022

MODELING CAPABILITIES

• Linear Static Analysis of 2D frames and beams
• Full support of different unit systems (Metric, Imperial US, etc) - No limitations on units
  
• 3 Degrees of Freedom (DOFs) per Node (X-, Y-Displacements, Z-Rotation)
  
• Built-in Section Properties Calculator for most standard sections
  
• AISC (v15) and European section Databases are built-in for easy importing
  
• Any type of constraints (DX, DY, RZ) and Springs is supported
  
• Rotation releases (hinges) at start and/or end of Elements
  
• Nodal Loads (FX, FY, MZ)
• Uniform or linear varying X and Y loads along any Element
  
• Body (Acceleration) Loads (e.g. self weight)

ANALYSIS RESULTS - CALCULATIONS

• Node X-, Y-Displacements and Z-Rotation
• Support Reactions: FX, FY, MZ
• Element End Forces (Axial Force, Shear Force, Bending Moment)
• Full analysis report in Rich Text Format containing all the above results plus the six pictures (Model, N, V, M, Deformation and Free Body Diagram)
• Full validation of the Analysis results (Sum of FX, FY Forces, Sum of Bending Moments should be all zero)
  • Global (Model) Equilibrium check
  • Individual Element Equilibrium check

GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - DRAWINGS

• Easily editable (with a text editor such as Notepad) .fr2d input file
• Modern, easy-to-use and powerful Graphical User Interface for Pre- and Post-Processing (Zoom, Pan features, Mouse middle button and wheel support)
• Import of DXF Drawings as Analysis Models
• Drawing of diagrams with automatic scaling support and showing intermediate values on screen.
  • Axial Force diagram (N)
    
  • Shear Force diagram (V)
  • Bending Moment diagram (M)

• Drawing of the Model Deformation, showing intermediate deformation values on screen
• Drawing of the Free Body Diagram F: Model with all the forces (external forces and support reactions)
• Automatic scaling of Diagrams and Deformation