VisualPlate

Get Simplified FEA for Flexural Modeling

Engineers Like VisualPlate's Flexibility

Why use VisualPlate? While less sophisticated than VisualAnalysis, it is far more economical and faster for defining models. It is also more versatile than the specialized ConcreteBending product. This tool is analysis only, no design checks are included.

VisualPlate Specifications

See the User's Guide for more complete details and short training videos.

Modeling

• Plate bending analysis (any material)
• Complex geometries
• Multiple plate thicknesses
• Holes of any shape
• Stiffeners or beams
• Elastic spring supports along a line
• Unlimited model size
• Customizable 'architectural' grid lines
• Flexible edge and point supports
• Import & export DXF files
• Export FEA model to VisualAnalysis for more advanced work

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• Optional IBC and ASCE 7 load combinations included
• Customizable load combinations
• Custom service load cases
• Plate self-weight may be included
• Uniform or linear area loads, rectangular or circular
• Rotate area loads in-the-plane
• Ring loads (rectangular or circular)
• Column loads, axial and moments
• Linear loads

Analyzing

• Automated FEA meshing, customizable
• Sophisticated thick-plate finite element formulation
• Deflections plotted
• Moment, shear values plotted
• Moment diagrams along a line through plate

Reporting

• Full-color reporting for a professional look and easy reading
• Filter reports by load case
• Export numerical table to .xls, .pdf, or .html format
• Preview the report before printing
• Customize what items are included in the report
• Print one-page graphic summaries