List of finite element software packages
This is a list of software packages that implement the finite element method for solving partial differential equations.
| Software | Features | Developer | Version | Released | License | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agros2D | Multiplatform open source application for the solution of physical problems based on the Hermes library | University of West Bohemia | 3.2 | March 3, 2014 | GNU GPL | Free | Linux, Windows |
| CalculiX | It is an Open Source FEA project. The solver uses a partially compatible ABAQUS file format. The pre/post-processor generates input data for many FEA and CFD applications | Guido Dhondt, Klaus Wittig | 2.8 | January 28, 2015 | GNU GPL | Free | Linux, Windows |
| Code Aster | is an Open Source software package for Civil and Structural Engineering finite element analysis and numeric simulation in structural mechanics which is written in Python and Fortran | EDF | 12.5 | December 14, 2015 | GNU GPL | Free | Linux, FreeBSD |
| deal.II | Comprehensive set of tools for finite element codes, scaling from laptops to clusters with 10,000+ cores. Written in C++. | Wolfgang Bangerth, Timo Heister, Guido Kanschat, Matthias Maier et al. | 8.3.0 | August 1, 2015 | QPL up to release 7.2, LGPL after that | Free | Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Windows |
| DUNE | Distributed and Unified Numerics Environment, written in C++ | Christoph Grüninger | 2.4.1 | February 29, 2016 | GPL Version 2 with Run-Time Exception | Free | Linux, Unix, Mac OS X |
| Elmer | Open source multiphysical simulation software developed by Finnish Ministry of Education's CSC, written primarily in Fortran (written in Fortran90, C and C++) | CSC | 8.0 | May 5, 2015 | GPL | Free | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
| FEATFLOW | Subroutine system for the numerical solution of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations in two and three space dimensions | University of Heidelberg | 1.1 | 1998 | Non Commercial | Free | Fortran |
| FEATool | Easy to Use Matlab and Octave Multiphysics FEM Solver and GUI Toolbox | Precise Simulation | 1.3 | September 16, 2015 | Non Commercial | Free | Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Windows |
| FEAP | FEAPpv[1] is a free general purpose finite element analysis program which is designed for research and educational use that was derived from the FEAP[2] program. | Robert L. Taylor | 8.4 | September 19, 2015 | Custom | Free for FEAPpv/ 750 USD (Academic), 1500 USD (Commercial) | Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Windows |
| FEBio | Finite Elements for Biomechanics | University of Utah, MRL | 2.5 | October 9, 2015 | Custom | Free | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
| FEniCS Project | Software package developed by American and European researchers with the goal to enable automated solution of differential equations | FEniCS Team | 1.6.0 | July 29, 2015 | LGPL (Core) & GPL/LGPL (Non-Core)[3] | Free | Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Windows |
| FreeFem++ | Software written in C++ for rapid testing and finite element simulations. The problem is defined in terms of its variational formulation | Université Pierre et Marie Curie and Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions | 3.45 | March 11, 2016 | GPL | Free | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, Solaris |
| GetFEM++ | A generic finite element library written in C++ with interfaces for Python, Matlab and Scilab. It focuses on modeling of contact mechanics and discontinuities (e.g. cracks). | Yves Renard, Julien Pommier | 5.0 | July 2015 | LGPL | Free | Unix, Mac OS X, Windows |
| Hermes Project | Modular C/C++ library for rapid development of space- and space-time adaptive hp-FEM solvers | hp-FEM group | 3.0 | March 1, 2014 | LGPL | Free | Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Windows |
| OOFEM | Object Oriented Finite EleMent solver, written in C++ | Bořek Patzák | 2.4 | February 15, 2016 | GPL Version 2 | Free | Unix, Windows |
| OpenFOAM | Originally for CFD only, but now includes finite element analysis through tetrahedral decomposition of arbitrary grids | OpenCFD Ltd | 3.0.1 | 15 December 2015 | GPL | Free | Unix, Linux |
| OpenSees | Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation | Non Commercial | Free | Unix, Linux, Windows | |||
| Z88/Z88Aurora | Freeware finite element package; The present version Z88Aurora V3 offers, in addition to static strength analysis modules such as non-linear strength calculations (large displacements), simulations with non-linear materials, natural frequency and static thermal analysis. | Frank Rieg | Z88 V14, Z88Aurora V3 | March, 2015 | Custom | Free | Linux, Windows, Mac OS X |
| Abaqus | Advanced Franco-USA software from SIMULIA, owned by Dassault Systemes | Abaqus Inc. | 6.14-AP | November 2014 | Proprietary commercial software | Linux, Windows | |
| ADINA | Finite element software for structural, fluid, heat transfer, electromagnetic, and multiphysics problems, including fluid-structure interaction and thermo-mechanical coupling | Developer | Proprietary commercial software | ||||
| Advance Design | BIM software for FEM structural analysis, including international design eurocodes | GRAITEC | 2014 | September 2013 | Proprietary commercial software | ||
| Autodesk Simulation | Finite Element software of Autodesk | Autodesk | Proprietary commercial software | Windows | |||
| Altair | A full CAE program suite (including pre/post-processor, Solvers, Optimization solver, parameter study solver) | Altair Engineering | 14.0 | March 8, 2016 | Proprietary commercial software | Windows | |
| ANSYS | US-based and -developed full CAE software package | Ansys Inc. | 17.0 | January 2016 | Proprietary commercial software | Free student version available, up to 32,000 nodes/elements[4] | Windows, Linux |
| COMSOL Multiphysics | COMSOL Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis Software formerly FEMLAB | COMSOL Inc | 5.2 | November 16, 2015 | Proprietary EULA | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows | |
| CosmosWorks | Part of SolidWorks | Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. | Proprietary commercial software | Windows | |||
| CST Studio Suite | Computer Simulation Technology | 2016 | 2016 | Proprietary commercial software | Linux, Windows | ||
| LS-DYNA | LSTC - Livermore Software Technology Corporation | R8.0 | March 2015 | Proprietary commercial software | Linux, Windows | ||
| Nastran | Originally developed for NASA, now available commercially from several software companies | MSC NASTRAN | 2014 | 2014 | Proprietary EULA | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
Other Proprietary/Commercial
- AutoForm: Swiss origin German software for Sheet metal forming process chain
- Computers and Structures: Berkeley, California-based producers of SAP2000, CSiBridge, ETABS, SAFE, PERFORM-3D, and CSiCOL
- DIANA FEA: designed by TNO DIANA BV in the Netherlands, linear and non-linear analysis of engineering structures such as dams, bridges, tunnels and underground structures, oil and gas installations.
- Diffpack Software for finite element analysis and partial differential equations
- Extreme Loading for Structures: Software made by Applied Science International for non-linear dynamic structural analysis, progressive collapse, blast, seismic, impact and other loading.
- FEFLOW: simulates groundwater flow, mass transfer and heat transfer in porous media
- Femap, Siemens PLM Software: A pre and post processor for Windows
- FEMtools, Dynamic Design Solutions: A toolbox for static and dynamic simulation, verification, validation and updating of finite element models. Includes also modules for structural optimization and for obtaining experimental reference data.
- Flexcom, Finite element package used in the offshore oil and gas industry. Developed by MCS Kenny.
- FlexPDE
- HydroGeoSphere: A 3D control-volume finite element hydrologic model, simulating surface and subsurface water flow and solute and thermal energy transport
- HyperSizer, design software specializing in composite materials; integrates with other software
- JMAG, Japanese software
- LUSAS: UK Software
- MADYMO: TASS - TNO Automotive Safety Solutions
- MSC Marc: Advanced, nonlinear FEA solver from MSC Software
- MultiMech: Multiscale Structural Finite Element Analysis
- Pam-Crash: Used for crash simulation and the design of occupant safety systems, primarily in the automotive industry
- PZFlex: USA software for wave propagation and piezoelectric devices
- Quickfield : Physics simulating software
- Radioss: A linear and nonlinear solver owned by Altair Engineering
- Range Software: Multiphysics simulation software
- RFEM: 3D finite element analysis and BIM software for structural analysis and design according to various international standards including eurocodes and USA codes
- S-FRAME: Software for civil and structural engineers
- SAMCEF: CAE package developed by the Belgian company
- Sesam: Norwegian software, developed by DNV GL for the offshore and maritime industries.
- Sherlock Automated Design Analysis: Software is a Physics of Failure-based tool for analyzing, grading and certifying the expected reliability of products at the circuit card assembly level, Developed by DfR Solutions. Sherlock interfaces with other FEA tools such as Abaqus and Ansys software.
- SimScale: SimScale is a web-based simulation platform supporting Finite element analysis, with linear and nonlinear static analysis and dynamic analysis, and modal analysis.
- STRAND7: Developed in Sydney Australia by Strand7 Pty. Ltd. Marketed as Straus7 in Italy.
- StressCheck developed by ESRD, Inc (USA) emphasizing solution accuracy by utilizing high order elements
- Vflo: Physics-based distributed hydrologic modeling software, developed by Vieux & Associates, Inc.
- VisualFEA, Korean software for structural and geotechnical analysis
References
- ↑ Robert L. Taylor. FEAPpv -- A Finite Element Analysis Program: Personal Version 3.1 User Manual http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/projects/feap/feappv/manual.pdf
- ↑ Robert L. Taylor. FEAP -- A Finite Element Analysis Program: Version 8.4 User Manual http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/projects/feap/manual84.pdf
- ↑ http://fenicsproject.org/about/
- ↑ http://www.ansys.com/Products/Academic/ANSYS-Student
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