Utah State University (VABS)

Description:

Variational Asymptotic Beam Sectional analysis is an fe-based cross-sectional analysis tool to calculate the cross-sectional stiffness of a beam-like structure possessing an arbitrary geometry and material properties, and recover the 3D strain/stress of the cross-section.

This software is being marketed by Utah State University.

Authors:

Carlos Cesnik, Dewey H Hodges, Wenbin Yu and others at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Platforms:

All PC platforms, Mac and Unix/Linux. Source code available for US residents.

Availability:

The program may be obtained through application via the VABS webpage.

Notes:

VABS has been under development for several years and possesses many interesting features. See the above site for details. A user manual is available.