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6 Perform an elastic or plastic stress analysis including torsion effects. Determines section properties of thick-walled cross-sections and performs a full stress analysis. Optimal integration with RFEM for further structural : RFEM Description: Structural analysis program which includes USA/International design codes for steel, concrete, timber, CLT, aluminum, glass, and fabric/membranes. Capable of non-linear analysis of member, plate, and solid elements complete with code references and detailed design results. Direct interfaces with BIM and CAD software to incorporate seamless and bi-directional data , : 800-707-0816 Email: : VisualAnalysis : IES introduces the new version ! It is far easier. It is much faster. It is crazy-accurate. It is widely versatile. And, as it has for over 23-years, it will improve your bottom-line and your Software, : 866-372-8991 Email: : SofTrackDescription: Save money on monthly, quarterly and annual Bentley license fees!

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