Excel add-ins for 2D and 3D structural frame analysis, allowing engineers to model, analyze, and design frame structures within a spreadsheet environment.
Engissol Frame2D & Frame3D
- Excel
- Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation, Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering, Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design Optimization, Finite Element Method (FEM), Product Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Structural Engineering, Sustainability Metrics
Features:
- 2D frame analysis, 3D frame analysis, static and dynamic analysis (potentially), member loads, nodal loads, support conditions, calculation of reactions, deflections, internal forces, steel design checks (e.g., AISC, Eurocode), graphical output
Pricing:
- Paid
- Performs structural frame analysis directly in Excel, convenient for engineers familiar with spreadsheets, automates calculations and design checks, supports common design codes.
- Commercial software, scope might be limited compared to dedicated standalone FEA packages (e.g., for complex nonlinearities or advanced dynamics), relies on Excel for the interface.
Best for:
- Structural engineers who need to analyze and design 2D and 3D frame structures using Excel, leveraging its familiar interface for input and output alongside automated calculations and code checks.