Statics
To check the behavior of lightweight structures under applied load it is necessary to perform static structural analyses on them.
Due to the large deflections which this class of structure is inherently subject to, geometrically non-linear analysis software must be used.
Additionally, given the large amount of data required to model all lightweight structure models, the graphical representation of the deformation, force and stress results must be able to be easily controlled to highlight the relevant data.
The presentation of the results is performed by a Report Generator.
Easy supports precise material laws with finite triangular membrane elements with warp/weft stiffness including transverse extension and shear stiffness e.g. for foils and also simplified material description for orthotropic fabrics by warp/weft stiffness, where nonlinear material behaviour can be considered.
Features:
Non-linear calculation
External loads generation
- Material properties assignment:
Precise material laws with finite triangular membrane element with warp/weft-stiffness including transverse extension and shear stiffness e.g. for foils
Simplified material laws for orthotropic fabrics described by warp/weft-stiffness
- Membrane-specific visualisation of stress and force
- Result analysis with reports
- Tools for additional analysis:
Contour lines
Slope lines for a fast drainage dimensioning
Forcefinding for pre-stress optimisation
