FEAView is a finite element modeler and post-processor for structures problems using MSC. Nastran.

It supports all the elements, properties, materials, and loads commonly used in structures problems.

FEAview supports all finite element types commonly used for linear static problems. FEAview is rich in graphics and transforms the geometry and results data into comprehensible charts and displays.

It is rich in graphics and transforms the model and solver results data into readily comprehensible charts and graphics.

FEAview has its roots in aircraft structural analysis.

The basic modeling toolset for the FEAview is complete as of this release. Modeling in FEAview will now be taken to the next level. The post-processor part of FEAview (which does not need the modeler) is more mature code and is based on a program by the same author that was heavily used in the aircraft industry.

Here are some key features of "FEAview":

· 3D plots with the numerical data drawn on the elements according to various switches. Example
· Various tabular displays. Example
· Color plots according to data, element, and variable types. Example
· Deformation plots.
· Loadcase history plots Example
· Vector plots of solid element Normal, Shear, and Principal variables.


What's New in This Release:

· The basic modeling toolset is now complete and modeling in FEAview will be taken to the next level. A free download of a spin-off product, a math program to explore curves and surfaces, will be available soon.