12/15/2015 List of finite element software packages ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of finite element software packages From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is a list of software packages that implement the finite element method for solving partial differential equations or aid in the pre­ and post­processing of finite element models. Free/Open source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages 1/8 12/15/2015 List of finite element software packages ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Operating Name Description License System Multiplatform open source application for the solution of Linux, Agros2D GNU GPL physical problems Windows based on the Hermes library It is an Open Source FEA project. The solver uses a partially compatible ABAQUS Linux, CalculiX file format. The GNU GPL Windows pre/post­processor generates input data for many FEA and CFD applications is an Open Source software package for Civil and Structural Engineering finite Linux, Code Aster element analysis and GNU GPL FreeBSD numeric simulation in structural mechanics which is written in Python and Fortran is an Open Source software package C/C++ hp­ Mac OS X, Concepts GNU GPL FEM/DGFEM/BEM Windows library for elliptic equations Comprehensive set of tools for finite QPL up to element codes, release 7.2, Linux, Unix, deal.II scaling from laptops LGPL after Mac OS X, to clusters with that Windows 10,000+ cores. Written in C++. GPL Distributed and Version 2 Unified Numerics Linux, Unix, DUNE with Run­ Environment, written Mac OS X Time in C++ Exception Open source multiphysical simulation software developed by Finnish Linux, Mac Ministry of Elmer GPL OS X, Education's CSC, Windows written primarily in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages 2/8 12/15/2015 List of finite element software packages ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia written primarily in Fortran (written in Fortran90, C and C++) Subroutine system for the numerical solution of the incompressible FEATFLOW Non Navier­Stokes Fortran (http://www.featflow.de/en/software/featflow.html) Commercial equations in two and three space dimensions Easy to Use Matlab and Octave Linux, Unix, FEATool Non Multiphysics FEM Mac OS X, (http://www.precisesimulation.com/featool) Commercial Solver and GUI Windows Toolbox Linux, Mac Finite Elements for FEBio Custom OS X, Biomechanics Windows Software package developed by LGPL American and (Core) & Linux, Unix, European researchers FEniCS Project GPL/LGPL Mac OS X, with the goal to (Non­ Windows enable automated Core)[1] solution of differential equations Software written in C++ for rapid testing and finite element Linux, Mac simulations. The OS X, FreeFem++ GPL problem is defined in Windows, terms of its Solaris variational formulation A generic finite element library written in C++ with interfaces for Python, Unix, Mac GetFEM++ Matlab and Scilab. It LGPL OS X, focuses on modeling Windows of contact mechanics and discontinuities (e.g. cracks). Modular C/C++ library for rapid Linux, Unix, development of Hermes Project LGPL Mac OS X, space­ and space­time Windows adaptive hp­FEM solvers 2D/3D open source C++ FEM codes Linux, Unix, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages 3/8 12/15/2015 List of finite element software packages ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia C++ FEM codes Linux, Unix, jFEM developed for GNU GPL Mac OS X, nanophotonics by (Windows, Jeffrey M. McMahon but [2][3] unsupported) Framework for building multi­ BSD Linux, Kratos disciplinary finite licenses Windows element programs Electromagnetic Linux, Mac simulation software MaxFEM GPL OS X, based on the finite Windows element method MoFEM (JosePH) is a finite element analysis Unix, Linux, MoFEM JosePH code tailored for the LGPL solution of multi­ Mac OS X physics problems Multiphysics Object Oriented Simulation Environment ­ an object oriented C++ Unix, Linux, MOOSE finite element LGPL Mac OS X framework for rapid development of tightly coupled multiphysics solvers Object Oriented Finite GPL Unix, OOFEM EleMent solver, Version 2 Windows written in C++ Originally for CFD only, but now includes finite OpenFOAM (Field Operation And Manipulation) element analysis GPL Unix, Linux through tetrahedral decomposition of arbitrary grids is an Open System for Earthquake Non Unix, Linux, OpenSees Engineering Commercial Windows Simulation SfePy (http://sfepy.org/doc­ devel/index.html) is a software for solving systems of coupled partial differential equations (PDEs) by the finite element method in 2D and 3D. SfePy (http://sfepy.org/doc­devel/index.html) It can be viewed both BSD Unix, Linux, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages 4/8 12/15/2015 List of finite element software packages ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia SfePy (http://sfepy.org/doc­devel/index.html) It can be viewed both BSD Unix, Linux, as black­box PDE Windows solver, and as a Python package which can be used for building custom applications. The time demanding parts implemented in C/Cython.[4] Primary applications are computational fluid dynamics and GNU aerodynamic shape Lesser [5] Unix, Linux, optimization, but General SU2 code OS X, has been extended to Public Windows treat more general License, equations such as version 2.1 electrodynamics and chemically reacting flows. Freeware finite element package; The present version Z88Aurora V3 offers, in addition to static strength analysis modules such as non­ Linux, Z88/Z88Aurora linear strength Custom Windows, calculations (large Mac OS X displacements), simulations with non­ linear materials, natural frequency and static thermal analysis. Proprietary/Commercial Abaqus: Advanced Franco­USA software from SIMULIA, owned by Dassault Systemes. ADINA: finite element software for structural, fluid, heat transfer, electromagnetic, and multiphysics problems, including fluid­structure interaction and thermo­mechanical coupling Advance Design: BIM software for FEM structural analysis, including international design eurocodes, a solution developed by GRAITEC. ALGOR: USA software from Autodesk. (Renamed to Simulation Multiphysics.) Altair HyperWorks: A full CAE program suite (including pre/post­processor, Solvers, Optimization solver, parameter study solver) ANSA: An advanced CAE pre­processing software for complete model build up. ANSYS: Mostly CFD, this US­developed software provides a CAE environment AutoForm: Swiss origin German software for Sheet metal forming process chain CFD­FASTRAN: A commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software package developed by ESI Group for aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic applications. It employs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_finite_element_software_packages 5/8 12/15/2015 List of finite element software packages ­ Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia multiple moving body capability for simulating problems such as missile launch, maneuvering and staging, and aircraft flight dynamics and store separation. Computers and Structures: Berkeley, California­based producers of SAP2000, CSiBridge, ETABS, SAFE, PERFORM­3D, and CSiCOL COMSOL Multiphysics COMSOL Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis Software formerly Femlab CosmosWorks CST Studio Suite DIANA FEA: designed by TNO DIANA BV in the Netherlands, linear and non­linear 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 non­linear dynamic structural analysis, progressive collapse, blast, seismic, impact and other loading. FEDEM: FEDEM is a simulation software for mechanical multibody systems[6] 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 GTSTRUDL, INTEGRAPH System: Structural Design and Analysis Language FEM System developed by MIT and GATECH, used in Energy and Offshore structural designs HydroGeoSphere: A 3D control­volume 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 IES VisualAnalysis, Easy to use structural analysis and design tool for frames, trusses, tanks, foundations, more. Web site.[7] IMPETUS Afea Solver: An explicit general purpose simulation software from IMPETUS Afea[8] Jupiter Designer developed by TechnoStar Co. Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Jupiter designer is a FEA software developed for CAE engineers.[9] JMAG, Japanese software LS­DYNA, LSTC ­ Livermore Software Technology Corporation LUSAS: UK Software MADYMO: TASS ­ TNO Automotive Safety Solutions MSC Marc: Advanced, nonlinear FEA solver from MSC Software MultiMech: Multiscale Structural Finite Element Analysis Nastran: USA software, from MSC Software NEi Fusion, NEi Software: 3D CAD modeler + Nastran FEA NEi Nastran, NEi Software: General purpose Finite Element Analysis NEi Works: Embedded Nastran for SolidWorks users Pam­Crash: Used for crash simulation and the design of occupant