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Description

Fatigue Essentials is a desktop software designed to streamline the process of structural fatigue analysis. This application offers an intuitive interface for performing stress-life evaluations, utilizing either traditional stress calculations or integrating with FEMAP™ to leverage finite element analysis results. The program is designed with a user-friendly tree structure that guides users through various stages of analysis, starting with selections related to loads, materials, and spectrum branches. Each section allows for different variations of analysis or methods of input. Users can view analysis results directly on the screen, which can be easily copied into reports or visualized as damage contour plots in FEMAP. It encompasses a wide range of engineering needs, featuring a classic mode that allows for manual input of stresses and a professional mode linked with FEMAP, which can read nodal stresses and generate damage contour visualizations. Additionally, users have the flexibility to choose between interactive input or file uploads for entering stresses and cycles, enhancing the application's versatility. Ultimately, Fatigue Essentials stands out as an essential tool for engineers engaged in fatigue analysis.

Description

Simcenter S-Frame is a structural engineering software platform from Siemens that helps users model, analyze, design, and document complex structures. It is designed to handle a wide variety of geometry, materials, loading conditions, nonlinear effects, and code requirements. Engineers can use the software to quickly generate regular framework structures, standard trusses, custom trusses, and replicated model sections. BIM and DXF import links help reduce modeling time by allowing teams to bring existing design data into the platform. Simcenter S-Frame includes advanced meshing capabilities for detailed analysis of critical areas and more accurate evaluation of structural behavior. Its analysis capabilities cover linear static, vibration, response spectrum, equivalent lateral force procedures, time history, P-Delta, buckling, staged construction, moving load, nonlinear static, quasi-static, and nonlinear time history studies. The software supports a broad finite element library, including trusses, cables, beams, membranes, plates, shells, solids, springs, link beams, and tension or compression-only members. Integrated steel and concrete design tools help engineers optimize members, check code compliance, and generate professional reports. With BIM links, related S-Frame tools, and visualization support, Simcenter S-Frame gives structural teams a connected environment for faster and more reliable design workflows.

API Access

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD No 
Revit No 
Tekla Structures No 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
Revit Yes 
Tekla Structures Yes 

Pricing Details

$695 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

AppliedCAx

Country

United States

Website

appliedcax.com/engineering-software/fatigue-essentials

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/mechanical-simulation/s-frame/

Product Features

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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