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Is it easy to learn many other structural analysis & design software if you are familiar with SAP2000 or STAAD?‎

When you look at the design firms, you will see numerous structural analysis and design software are in use. If you are a designer having hands on experience in few of th‎ ... See More

Which is better for Finite Element modeling ABAQUS or ANSYS ? ‎

How about honesty andcommitment at teaching, is it the main element to have?‎

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How do you reference an element in Revit?‎

How can you use the Matlab PDE tool to solve a 2D heat flow problem?‎

How about job prospects for an aeronautical engineering graduate with nastran/patran tool expertise in the gulf countries?‎

What is the difference between "shell" and a "membrane" in terms of loading as applied to structures?‎

I think shell can take transverse loading whereas membrane can take only in-plane loading. Is that correct?‎

What are all factors which have to be considered in choosing a method of analysis for a particular problem?‎

Let us say we need to analyze a cantilever beam for deflection due to a point load at the free end. We in some cases go for one dimensional analysis or two or three dime‎ ... See More

Which software tool is widely preferred around the world for finite element analysis, "Nastran & Patran" or "Ansys"?‎

How reliable is the structural analysis results from solid works FEA tool. How will you compare it with other dedicated softwares like ANSYS?‎

Explain in terms of meshing and stress distribution results‎