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* [[LUSAS]]: UK Software [http://www.lusas.com LUSAS]
* [[LUSAS]]: UK Software [http://www.lusas.com LUSAS]
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* [[MARC]]
* [[Pro/Mechanica]]: A [[Pro/Engineer]] module, owned by [[Parametric Technology Corporation]] [http://www.ptc.com/products/proengineer/mechanica Pro/Mechanica]
* [[Morfeo]]: Belgian software [http://www.cenaero.be Morfeo]
* [[Morfeo]]: Belgian software [http://www.cenaero.be Morfeo]
* [[Nastran]]: American software
* [[Nastran]]: American software

Revision as of 10:01, 30 January 2009

This is a list of software packages that implement the finite element method for solving partial differential equations or aid in the pre- and post-processing of finite element models.

Open source

  • CalculiX 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 [1]Convergent Mechanical Solutions
  • Code Aster: French software written in Python and Fortran, GPL license [2]
  • DEAL.II: Differential Equations Analysis Library using adaptive finite elements, written in C++, QPL open source license [3]
  • DUNE, Distributed and Unified Numerics Environment GPL Version 2 with Run-Time Exception, written in C++ [4]
  • Elmer FEM solver: Open source multiphysical simulation software developed by Finnish Ministry of Education's CSC, written in C, C++ and Fortran [5]
  • FElt: FEM software primarily for mechanical problems, GPL license, written in C [6]
  • FEniCS Project: a LGPL-licensed software package developed by American and European researchers [7]
  • ForcePAD: a GPL-licensed educational software [8]
  • freeFEM: a GPL-licensed software [9]
  • GetDP: GPL-licensed software package [10]
  • Hermes Project: Modular C/C++ library for rapid prototyping of space- and space-time adaptive hp-FEM solvers. [11]
  • Impact: Dynamic Finite Element Program Suite, for dynamic events like crashes, written in Java, GNU license [12]
  • JFEM: 2D/3D C++ FEM codes developed for nanophotonics by Jeffrey M. McMahon, [13]
  • Kratos: Framework for building multi-disciplinary finite element programs. Written in C++, open source, free for non-commercial purposes [14]
  • OOFEM: Object Oriented Finite EleMent solver, written in C++, GPL v2 license [15]
  • PETScFEM: General purpose, parallel, multi-physics FEM for Computational Fluid Dynamics, based on PETSc. Written in C++, GPL v2 license. [16]
  • SLFFEA San Le's Free Finite Element Analysis, includes GUI, written in ANSI C, GPL license. [17]
  • Sundance: a LGPL-licensed software package developed at Sandia National Laboratories [18]
  • TOCHNOG: Explicit/Impicit Finite Element Program with linear/nonlinear, elastic/hyperelastic/hypoelastic/plastic/visco, contact,thermal, fluid capabilities, written in C++, GPL license [19]
  • Z88: FEM-software available for Windows and Linux/UNIX, written in C, GPL license [20]

Commercial