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This is a list of software packages that implement the finite element method for solving partial
differential equations or aid in the pre- and post-processing of finite element models.
Contents [hide]
1 Free/Open source

2 Proprietary/Commercial

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3 References

4 External links

Free/Open source
ALBERTA An adaptive hierarchical finite element toolbox[1]
CalculiX is an Open Source FEA project. The solver uses a partially compatible ABAQUS file format.
The pre/post-processor generates input data for many FEA and CFD applications.

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Code Aster: French software written in Python and Fortran, GPL license.
deal.II is a finite element differential equation library[2]
DUNE, Distributed and Unified Numerics Environment GPL Version 2 with Run-Time Exception, written
in C
Elmer FEM solver: Open source multiphysical simulation software developed by Finnish Ministry of
Education's CSC, written in C, C and Fortran
FEAPpv a general purpose finite element analysis program [3]

FEBio, Finite Elements for Biomechanics

FEMM is a Windows finite element solver for 2D and axisymmetric magnetic, electrostatic, heat
flow, and current flow problems[4]

FEMPACK FEMPACK - Finite Element Routines [5]

FEniCS Project: a LGPL-licensed software package developed by American and European researchers

FETK is an adaptive finite element method (AFEM) software libraries and tools for solving coupled

systems of nonlinear geometric partial differential equations (PDE)[6]

FRANC2D and FRANC3D: is a two/three dimensional, finite element based program for simulating
curvilinear crack propagation in planar (plane stress, plane strain, and axisymmetric) structures
developed by Cornell Fracture Group US. software available for Windows and Linux/UNIX[7]
Freefem is an implementation of a language dedicated to the finite element method[8]
GetFEM An open-source finite element library [9]
Hermes Project: Modular C/C library for rapid development of space- and space-time adaptive hp-FEM
solvers.

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Impact: Dynamic Finite Element Program Suite, for dynamic events like crashes, written in Java,
GNU license
libMesh a framework for the numerical simulation of partial differential equations[10]
OFELI : (Object Finite Element LIbrary)a library of finite element C classes for multipurpose

development of finite element software [11]

OOF: finite element modeling for material science[12]

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OOFEM: Object Oriented Finite EleMent solver, written in C , GPL v2 license

OpenFOAM (Field Operation And Manipulation). Originally for CFD only, but now includes finite
element analysis through tetrahedral decomposition of arbitrary grids.

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OpenSees is an Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation

ParaFEM is a freely available, portable library of subroutines for parallel finite element
analysis. The subroutines are written in FORTRAN90/95 and use MPI for message passing.[13]
WARP3D Static and Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis of Fracture in Solids [14]

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Z88: FEM-software available for Windows and Linux/UNIX, written in C, GPL license
Proprietary/Commercial
Abaqus: Franco-American software from SIMULIA, owned by Dassault Systemes
ADINA
Advance Design BIM software for FEM structural analysis, including international design eurocodes,
a solution developed by GRAITEC
ALGOR Incorporated

Altair HyperWorks Altair Engineerings HyperWorks is a computer-aided engineering (CAE)

simulation software platform that allows businesses to create superior, market-leading products
efficiently and cost effectively.

ANSA: An advanced CAE pre-processing software for complete model build up.
ANSYS: American software
COMSOL Multiphysics COMSOL Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis Software formerly Femlab
Creo Elements / Pro Mechanica: A p-version finite element program that is embedded in the MCAD
application Creo Elements Pro, from PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation)
Diffpack Software for finite element analysis and partial differential equations
Diana (software) a multi-purpose finite element program (three-dimensional and nonlinear) by TNO
Falcon2.0 : Lightweight FEM POST Processor and Viewer for 3D UNV and NASTRAN files
FEFLOW: simulates groundwater flow, mass transfer and heat transfer in porous media
Femap, Siemens PLM Software: A pre and post processor for Windows
FEM-Design Structural analysis software from StruSoft (Swedish company).
FEMtools, Dynamic Design Solutions: A toolbox for static and dynamic simulation, verification,
validation and updating of finite element models. Includes also modules for structural
optimization and for obtaining experimental reference data.
FENSAP-ICE (Finite Element NavierStokes Package) the fully-integrated 3D in-flight CFD icing
simulation system developed by Newmerical Technologies Intl.
FlexPDE
Flux : American electromagnetic and thermal FEA
Genie: DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Software
HydroGeoSphere: A 3D control-volume finite element hydrologic model, simulating surface and
subsurface water flow and solute and thermal energy transport

HyperSizer: Software for composite material analysis

Infolytica MagNet : North American electromagnetic, electric and thermal FEA software
JMAG: Japanese software Actran: Belgian Software (Acoustic)
LINKpipe: from LINKftr AS (Norwegian company). Special purpose non linear FE program for pipelines
LS-DYNA, LSTC - Livermore Software Technology Corporation
LUSAS: UK Software

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MADYMO: TASS - TNO Automotive Safety Solutions

MSC.Marc: from MSC Software
Nastran: American software, from MSC Software
Nautics 3D Beam: DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Software
nastran/EM: Nastran Suit for highly advanced Durability & NVH Analyses of Engines; born from the
AK32 Benchmark of Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche & VW; Source Code available

NEi Fusion, NEi Software: 3D CAD modeler Nastran FEA

NEi Nastran, NEi Software: General purpose Finite Element Analysis
NEi Works, NEi Software: Embedded Nastran for SolidWorks users
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NISA: Indian software

PAK: Serbian software for linear and nonlinear structural analysis, heat conduction, fluid
mechanics with heat transfer, coupled problems, biomechanics, fracture mechanics and fatigue.

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Plaxis: Geotechnical 2D/3D FE suites, with support for stresses, deformations, groundwater flow
and dynamics.
PZFlex: American software for wave propagation and piezoelectric devices
Quickfield : Physics simulating software
Radioss: A linear and nonlinear solver owned by Altair Engineering
Range Software: Multiphysics simulation software
RFEM
SAMCEF: CAE package developed by the Belgian company

SAP2000: American software

STRAND7: Developed in Sydney Australia by Strand7 Pty. Ltd. Marketed as Straus7 in Europe.

StressCheck developed by ESRD, Inc (USA) emphasizing solution accuracy by utilizing high order
elements

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Vector Fields Concerto: UK 2d/3d RF and microwave electromagnetic design software

Vector Fields Opera: UK 2d/3d Electromagnetic and multi-physics finite element design software

Vflo: Physics-based distributed hydrologic modeling software, developed by Vieux & Associates,
Inc.

Zbulon: French software

[edit]References

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^ http://www.alberta-fem.de/

^ http://www.dealii.org

^ http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/projects/feap
^ http://www.femm.info
^ http://orion.math.iastate.edu/burkardt/f_src/fempack/fempack.html
^ http://www.fetk.org
^ http://www.cfg.cornell.edu/software/franc2d_casca.htm

^ http://www.freefem.org/ff
^ http://download.gna.org/getfem/html/homepage
^ http://libmesh.sourceforge.net
^ http://sourceforge.net/projects/ofeli

^ http://www.nist.gov/msel/ctcms/oof/index.cfm
^ http://code.google.com/p/parafem/
^ http://cern49.cee.uiuc.edu/cfm/warp3d.html
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[edit]External links
Public Domain FE Programs listed by Ian MacPhedran
What is the status of open source finite element codes? - a discussion thread at the
imechanica.org forums

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