opinions on structural analysis software - Grasshopper2024-03-28T12:30:12Zhttps://www.grasshopper3d.com/forum/topics/opinions-on-structural-analysis-software?groupUrl=geometrygym&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI only have experience with S…tag:www.grasshopper3d.com,2011-12-20:2985220:Comment:5028572011-12-20T09:08:27.708ZMichael van Telgenhttps://www.grasshopper3d.com/profile/MichaelvanTelgen
<p>I only have experience with SSI for GSA. I chose this setup due to the availability of software on campus. I could also use SCIA or Ansys, but those packages are much too complicated for what I want to do in my thesis. (i.e. there are too many functions :) )</p>
<p>A) GSA is very easy to learn. I taught a fellow student the basic principles in under one hour the other day</p>
<p>b) SCIA and GSA, depending on the situation. For plates I use SCIA due to familiarity. </p>
<p>c) I don't know,…</p>
<p>I only have experience with SSI for GSA. I chose this setup due to the availability of software on campus. I could also use SCIA or Ansys, but those packages are much too complicated for what I want to do in my thesis. (i.e. there are too many functions :) )</p>
<p>A) GSA is very easy to learn. I taught a fellow student the basic principles in under one hour the other day</p>
<p>b) SCIA and GSA, depending on the situation. For plates I use SCIA due to familiarity. </p>
<p>c) I don't know, software is available for free for me, though they are sometimes limited as educational licenses.</p>
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