Shell Models Demystified
Introduction – Flexibility of Shell Models Shell models are probably the most-used FE (Finite Element) engineering model in civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Shells are like volumetric FEs with [...]
Simpler, Smarter, More Connected Structural Engineering: An Interview with Dennis Kristensen
In this interview, Dennis Kristensen, Managing Director at Matrix/StruSoft Structural, shares the thinking behind recent developments across the Simplex Suite and FEM-Design, how the company is approaching AI, automation, and [...]
FEM-Design 25 – Consistent Upgrades for Faster and Better Structural Design and Analysis
FEM-Design 25 is now available, delivering practical improvements that support faster workflows and more reliable results. The new 7DoF warping bar enables more realistic torsional behaviour and stability evaluation [...]
7DOF Beam – Common Questions
Answers to common questions about 7DOF torsional warping. What is 7DOF or Torsional Warping? Torsional warping is a phenomenon that happens to all real beams except circular sections. Torsional [...]
JSK Vibrations used FEM-Design to Assess the Dynamic Behaviour of Hollow-Core Slabs
A new residential development in Denmark required a precise vibration analysis to ensure both comfort and compliance with structural standards. Jonas Syders Knudsen, founder and structural dynamics specialist at [...]
Red Dot in the FE Model – Handling of Peak values
How to live stress free with peak values – A Structural Engineer's Quick Guide to Peak Values in FE Analysis How to live stress free with peak values [...]
FEM-Design 24 – Continuous Improvement for a Better Structural Design Experience
Enjoy a better structural design experience with FEM-Design 24, featuring usability upgrades that deliver a more streamlined workflow, an expanded plastic analysis module for more material-efficient structures, a revamped [...]
Time Saving and Precise Structural Analysis at Budapest ONE with FEM-Design
Budapest ONE is an impressive office building featuring a distinctive wavy façade and a four-leaf clover floor plan. ESIKON Ltd. selected FEM-Design as the preferred software for concrete structural [...]
High-Rise Structural Engineering with FEM-Design: A Feature Overview
Designing high-rise buildings presents unique challenges, requiring precise calculations, robust modelling capabilities, and the ability to anticipate the structure's behaviour in multiple scenarios. In response to these demands, FEM-Design [...]
FEM-Design 23 – Greater Efficiency: Save Time, Save Materials
FEM-Design 23 is released and introduces a brand-new 3D Bridge module, a new plastic analysis method, a renewed documentation module, and several significant improvements for enhancing your daily experience [...]
Plastic shell modelling in FEM-Design 23 for steel and reinforced concrete
Introduction into plastic shell modelling with FEM-Design FEM-Design 23 comes with a new module for non-linear calculations. It combines the existing features for plastic modelling of supports and connections [...]
Free structural analysis software for students 2026
You’re an ambitious student eager to dive into structural engineering. We’re here to help you in your journey as your partner in structural analysis software. We know you want [...]