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Basically, EasyStatics is a structural
analysis program capable of treating arbitrary plane
frames and trusses subjected to a single load combination.
Its graphic-interactive interface used for specifying
system data and for requesting results is extremely
easy to use. All results are shown in graphic or
numeric form instantaneously, i.e. in real-time with
the movements of the mouse.
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Like practically
all of today’s
structural analysis programs, EasyStatics is
based on the Finite Element Method. The following
analysis
types are possible:
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Specifically for didactical
purposes EasyStatics also determines:
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The influence lines
for bending moments, shear and axial forces
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The distribution of
the normal stresses and their resultants in
selected beams
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The normal forces in
a truss model showing the actions of reinforcement
and concrete in a RC beam |
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The theory on which EasyStatics
is based is briefly explained in two booklets by
E. Anderheggen and P. Steffen in English and German,
respectively:
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EasyStatics –
A tool for Teaching Structural Design
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EasyStatics –
Ein Werkzeug für die Tragwerkslehre
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These documentations will
be handed over at the course at the ETH Zurich
on the 26.3.2004 (see
News)
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