Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

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

MSC Nastran is a versatile application for multidisciplinary structural analysis, allowing engineers to conduct various assessments, including static, dynamic, and thermal analyses, in both linear and nonlinear contexts. This software integrates automated structural optimization and award-winning fatigue analysis technologies, all powered by advanced computing capabilities. Engineers leverage MSC Nastran to guarantee that structural systems possess the required strength, stiffness, and longevity to prevent failures such as excessive stresses, resonance, buckling, or harmful deformations that could jeopardize structural integrity and safety. Additionally, MSC Nastran serves to enhance the cost-effectiveness and comfort of passenger experiences in structural designs. By optimizing performance in existing frameworks or creating distinctive product features, this tool provides a competitive edge within the industry. Furthermore, it assists in addressing potential structural problems that might arise during a product's operational life, thereby minimizing downtime and reducing associated costs. Ultimately, MSC Nastran empowers engineers to innovate and refine their designs effectively.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Simcenter 3D No 

Integrations

Simcenter 3D Yes 

Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
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 No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

AppliedCAx

Country

United States

Website

appliedcax.com/engineering-software/fatigue-essentials

Vendor Details

Company Name

MSC Software

Founded

1963

Country

United States

Website

www.mscsoftware.com/product/msc-nastran

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 

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 

Alternatives

MSC Nastran Reviews

MSC Nastran

MSC Software

Alternatives

RSTAB Reviews

RSTAB

Dlubal Software
fe-safe Reviews

fe-safe

Dassault Systèmes
RFEM Reviews

RFEM

Dlubal Software