Programs Beams, Frame and SpFrame
The programs Beams, SpFrame_java, Frame and SpFrame_pascal belong to
Volume 7.
Their concepts are discussed in the paper:
'The theory of elastic beams and its finite element implementation'.
Beams implements the solution of St.Venant's problem. The solution is based upon a virtual work formulation of the problem,
which with TRIM6 finite elements leads to linear equations for the nodal values of the warping function.
Download Beams .zip 129 kB
SpFrame_java implements the finite element model of prismatic beams, based upon the elastic line concept.
Download SpFrame_java .zip 245 kB
Frame is a program for the analysis of two-dimensional beam structures. The program can handle arbitrary large
displacements and rotations, provided the strains (outside plastic hinges) remain small.
Download Frame .zip 419 kB
SpFrame_pascal is a program for the static and dynamic analysis of three-dimensional beam structures and mechanisms.
Download SpFrame_pascal .zip 717 kB (Please read the introduction to the programs)
J.F. Besseling - Mechanics, Continuum Thermodynamics, Thermomechanics