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From: bjberenb@athena.mit.edu (Barry J Berenberg)
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Subject: Re: Gentleman seeking Finite element analysis prog. for Mac SE
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Someone else asked this question once, and I wasn't able to mail a response,
so here's a quick summary (seems like there's some interest):

FEA for SE:  none that I know of.

FEA for MAC II, etc.:  COSMOS is a good package, available commercially.  Has
a pre- and post-processor.  Runs on IBMs, VAXs, Crays, workstations.  Good
element library.  Commercial.

NISA II/DISPLAY II:  Not sure if this is available on the Mac yet, but should
be soon.  Runs on just about everything else, from PCs to Crays.  Pre- and
post- processor almost identical to PATRAN.  Extensive element library,
including composite shells and transition elements.  Good customer support.
Also has heat transfer, fluids (2d and 3d), and pcb design.  Shape, mass
optimization routines.  Also commercial.

If there's enough interest, I can post more details.  I've used NISA quite
a bit, and know someone who uses COSMOS.  I am not affiliated with the
distributors of either product.

Barry Berenberg