Software Tour
 Modelling
with LUSAS
LUSAS Civil & Structural has an easy to use, associative Modeller for modelling and results
processing and a fully integrated Solver which can be used independently if required. A
comprehensive set of menus, dialogues, tool bars, buttons and forms are supported by a set
of modelling and results processing wizards. On-line help is provided.
Models are created using feature-based geometry with
wizards provided for specific applications. CAD import and export of model data
is provided. Model attributes such as material properties, mesh types, thicknesses and
loadings etc. can be named explicitly and are displayed in a Treeview where they can be
assigned to selected geometry of the model using the ‘drag and drop’ technique.
Fleshing (the visualisation of
assigned geometric properties) helps ensure that the geometric
thicknesses and eccentricities of slabs and the orientation of beam members
are correctly defined.
Boolean operations allow complex geometry to be defined by combining, subtracting
or intersecting existing Surfaces or Volumes.
Surfaces representing holes can be 'punched' into an existing surface
and any mesh arrangement will be automatically adjusted around the
inserted opening.
A multi-level undo/redo
facility allows quick modelling corrections to be made.
Built-in associativity ensures that if the model
geometry is amended, all assigned loadings, supports and other attributes are
automatically moved to suit.
Layers and Windows
Models are formed of layers where the visibility and properties of
each layer can be controlled and accessed via the layer name which is held in the
Treeview. As the model is built up, model features may be grouped together and manipulated
to speed up data preparation or to enable parts of the model to be temporarily hidden.
 An
OpenGL implementation
provides fast graphical displays. Multiple graphical windows allow simultaneous
displays of different parts of the model at different orientations. Modifications made in
one window are automatically updated in other views. Powerful cursor selection, full
pan and zoom and dynamic rotation allows for easy viewing of your model.
Libraries of Section Properties and Materials
- Standard steel section libraries include UK, US, EU,
Korean, Australian and Canadian steel sections
- Pre-cast section libraries for
selected countries
- User-defined section libraries
- Section property calculator
- Common materials property library
- User-defined materials
Desktop Integration and Customisation
The user interface is a full native Windows
98/NT/2000/XP
implementation providing an Open Interface to ActiveX compliant Windows software such as
Excel, Access, Word and other engineering software. Customisation of menus, toolbars and
dialogues and the ability to create your own wizards with Visual Basic Scripting is provided. With these features you can tailor the system to your
company’s specific requirements and automate the design and analysis of repetitive
structures.
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LUSAS is a trademark and trading name of Finite Element Analysis Ltd.