List Of Free FEA Software's For Mechanical/Civil Engineers

Following are the list of FEA software's which has different functionalities like static,dynamic analysis.

These list has about 76 Finite element analysis software. The best part is most of them are open source program or Free demo FEA software's.

For more info click on each software where they are used like Mechanical,Civil etc., Many engineers have used these software's and given their comments which helps you to choose., so take a shot at it..

SAFI 3D
SAFI 3D is a robust and reliable structural software designed with the latest technological innovations in its field and is equipped with a sophisticated,ergonomic and user-friendly graphical user interface.
Download Availability: Free Demo
ABAQUS/Explicit
ABAQUS/Explicit is a finite element program designed to serve advanced, nonlinear continuum and structural analysis needs.
Download Availability: Not Available
ADINA
Program used for the stress analysis of solids (2D and 3D) and structures in statics and dynamics.
Download Availability: Not Available
AISISteelPipe
It is developed for structural engineers involved in the design and analysis of steel water pipes in accordance with AWWA M11 or AISI Welded Steel Pipe, Volume 3.
Download Availability: Free 30-day Trial
ANSYS/CivilFEM
A tool for all types of advanced Civil / Structural Engineering analysis (linear, non-linear, static and dynamic) and design, conforming the requirements of the Mine and Construction Industry.
Download Availability: Free Demo upon Request
ATENA
Nonlinear finite element simulation of concrete structures for civil engineers.
Download Availability: Free Demo
AxisVM version 6.0
A finite element analysis software tool for civil engineers
Download Availability: Free Demo
AXSYS
Precast Multistory Column and Wall Panel Design.
Download Availability: Free Demo
BAP
Used to obtain the solution to the reactions, shears, moments, rotations and deflections for a continuous beam.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Bricsnet Structurals
The Structural Analysis Tool for Architects and Engineers
Download Availability: Free Demo
CADRE Lite
3D structural finite element analysis program.
Download Availability: Shareware
CADRE Pro
3D structural finite element analysis program.
Download Availability: Free Demo
CFS
The comprehensive cold-formed steel component design software for structural engineers.
Download Availability: Light version Free
ConstructionCalc
Structural Calculation Software
Download Availability: Available
CONSPAN LRFD
LRFD and AASHTO Standard Design and Analysis of Spliced Prestressed/Precast Bridge Girders and CIP Concrete Slabs
Download Availability: 15 Day Free Trial
Cbeam
Used to calculate section properties for composite beams.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Concrete Design Suite
Contains Beam Section (B-Sect) & Column Section (C-Sect).
Download Availability: Free Demo
Dr. Beam Pro
A beam analysis and visualization program.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Dr. Frame
A 2D truss and frame modeling program.
Download Availability: Free Demo
ETABS
A suite of linear & nonlinear static & dynamic analysis & design of building systems.
Download Availability: Not available
Examine3D
3D Engineering Analysis Program for Underground Excavations (for Windows 95/NT)
Download Availability: Free Demo
FLOOR
Post-Tensioning Concrete Software
Download Availability: Not available
Frame Analysis & Design
Frame Analysis is a CAD-based program for 2-D & 3-D analysis of virtually any structure of unlimited size.
Download Availability: Free Demo
GRASP
2D structural analysis program.
Download Availability: Free Demo
GSA
Frame and Finite Element Analysis Tool
Download Availability: Free Demo
GT STRUDL
A CAD package specially designed for structural engineers.
Download Availability: Not Available
LPILE Plus 4 for Windows
A Program for the Analysis of Piles and Drilled Shafts Under Lateral Loads
Download Availability: Free Demo
LUSAS Analyst
LUSAS Composite contains a comprehensive range of unrivalled engineering analysis facilities to cater for all types of composite design.
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LUSAS Composite
Composite engineering analysis software with advanced shell and solid composite elements for all types of composite engineering, allows easy definition and visualisation of layups, and accurate delamination and failure modelling.
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MARC 2000
A general-purpose nonlinear finite element solver with parallel processing capability.
Download Availability: Not available
Masonry
A design tool for concrete masonry walls.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Mentat
The graphical user interface to the MARC family of Nonlinear Finite Element Solvers.
Download Availability: Not available
Multiframe 2D
Multifram 2D makes it easy to model, load and analyze two-dimensional structures such as continous beams and regularly spaced structures.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Multiframe 3D
It performs the powerful analysis of three-dimensional structures.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Multiframe 4D
It performs the powerful dynamic analysis of three-dimensional structures.
Download Availability: Free Demo
NE/Nastran
A general purpose finite element analysis tool based on NASA's popular NASTRAN finite element analysis software.
Download Availability: Free Evaluation
OES Design Package
A rich set of tools for structural analysis and design.
Download Availability: Not Available
pcaWall v2.0
For the design and analysis of reinforced concrete walls according to ACI Code and CSA A23.3.
Download Availability: Not Available
pcaMats v6.01
A program for analysis of foundation mats, combined footings, or slabs on grade.
Download Availability: Not Available
pcaCAD
A graphical model generator for the PCA-Frame program
Download Availability: Not Available
PCAFrame
For general purpose structural analysis of two- and three-dimensional structures subject to static loads.
Download Availability: Not Available
pcaSlab v1.01
A computer program for the analysis and design of reinforced concrete slab systems.
Download Availability: Not Available
pcaColumn v3.0b & & pcaColumn+
For the design and investigation of reinforced concrete column sections.
Download Availability: Not Available
pcaBeam
For analysis, design, and investigation of reinforced concrete continuous beam and one-way slab systems
Download Availability: Not Available
P-Frame
2D structural analysis and design software program.
Download Availability: Not Available
PRESTO
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Beam Design and Analysis.
Download Availability: Free Demo
Phase2
Finite Element Analysis for Excavations
Download Availability: Free Demo
Prokon
Comprehensive structural analysis and design software.
Download Availability: Free Demo
QSE
A software package for steel/concrete structural modeling and design per US and British codes.
Download Availability: Not Available
RAM Structural System
Special purpose building analysis, design and drafting software.
Download Availability: Free Demo
S-Frame
A 3D structural analysis program.
Download Availability: Free Demo
SAFE
A suite of integrated analysis & design of concrete slabs & basemats.
Download Availability: Not available
SAP2000
An integrated structural design & analysis software package.
Download Availability: Not Available
SC-Push 3D
A Nonlinear Pushover Analysis Program.
Download Availability: Free Evaluation
SEQAD
A moment curvature analysis program.
Download Availability: Free Evaluation
SIGMA-X
A tool to calculate all geometric properties including torsion for any combination of standard or arbitrary shapes.
Download Availability: Free Trial