IDS and jhardy1, thanks for your responses. I downloaded the free demo several months ago, and did a few verification models, however, I only had so much time to "kick the tires" so to speak. I have gotten a lot of helpful feedback from the Strand7 rep that I am working with, however, I wanted...
IceBreakerSours, as I mentioned previously, my goal in starting this thread is to obtain useful feedback from current Strand7 users. I have spent considerable time researching this software on my own, including using a trial version, and I am interested in the opinions/experience of other...
IceBreakerSours, thank you for your reply. Before I started this thread, I did take the time to read the threads that you mentioned. As you alluded to, there are plenty of opinions and trains of thought regarding FEA software. While Strand7 is mentioned in several of these posts, it is not...
Hello, I am currently in the process of evaluating FEA software packages for use in analyzing various structural problems including welded/bolted connections, stresses in steel vessels, and plate/shell structures. Our office currently uses RISA-3D for structural frame analysis (beams, columns...