FEM Truss Solver

https://ku-me-senior-project-2024.vercel.app/

Project Description

The FEM Truss Solver is a Flask-based web application developed as part of a mechanical engineering senior project at Kasetsart University. It serves as a finite element method (FEM) 2D truss analysis solver, designed to assist engineers in performing finite element analysis (FEA) calculations on truss structures. The application provides a user-friendly interface to input truss parameters, visualize truss structures, calculate deformations, and analyze stresses.

Features

• Truss Structure Visualization: Plot and visualize 2D truss structures based on user input.
• Finite Element Analysis: Perform FEM analysis to calculate deformations, nodal displacements, reactions at supports, and stresses in each truss element.
• Interactive Interface: Input truss data, view results, and export data for further analysis.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Required Python libraries:
  • numpy
  • matplotlib
  • Flask

Usage Instructions

1. Input Truss Parameters:

   • Enter the number of elements and nodes.
   • Provide the coordinates for each node.
   • Specify the local destination array (LDA) to define element connectivity.
   • Input nodal forces and support conditions.

2. Visualize Truss Structure:

   • Click "Submit" to plot the truss structure.

3. Perform FEM Analysis:

   • Enter material properties (Young's modulus and cross-sectional area).
   • Click "Calculate" to compute displacements, reactions, and stresses.
   • View the deformed truss structure and stress distribution.

4. Access Results:

   • Review calculated nodal displacements, reaction forces, and stresses.
   • Export results for further analysis if needed.

Contributor

Pongpera Sutthisopha-Arporn - [email protected]