Alternative concept in structural analysis education-AxisVM® X6 FEM software

Abstract

Abstract One short review on the preferable concept in Structural Analysis education by use of finite element method (FEM) software is given. It is generally accepted that good “educationally aided” FEM software includes a pre-processor with intuitive graphically user interface that enable simple and efficient geometrical modelling of structural topology, powerful solverprocessor with sophisticated numerical modelling possibilities, post-processor with various types of analysis results presentation, as well as benefit of fast, easy training and satisfaction of use. Hungarian software company “InterCAD” developed FEM software AxsVM® that satisfies mentioned conditions and much more performances in professional and scientific area. Therefore AxisVM® is embedded in a curriculum of subject “FEM Modelling in Structural Analysis” on Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University in Novi Sad, Serbia.