LUSAS Academic 23.0: Educational Finite Element Analysis Software LUSAS Academic 23.0 is the educational version of LUSAS’ professional FEA software, providing teaching and research access to advanced structural and geotechnical analysis capabilities. Version 23.0 is a major release (October 2025, with updates 23.0-1 and 23.0-2) featuring pushover analysis, fibre-reinforced concrete modeling, new geotechnical soil models, and enhanced scripting tools . Key New Features in Version 23.0 Pushover Analysis & Plastic Hinges Pushover Curve: New facility extracts pushover curve; derives “performance point”/“target displacement” per design code Plastic Hinge Enhancements: Supports interacting/non-interacting hinges; auto force-displacement for steel sections; inspect specific hinge responses Hinge Status Visualization: Plot contours for Immediate Occupancy, Life Safety, Collapse Prevention categories Concrete & Material Modeling Fibre Multi-Crack Concrete:...
LUSAS 22.0 is a major release of the LUSAS finite element analysis (FEA) software suite, developed by LUSAS (Finite Element Analysis Ltd.), specializing in advanced engineering analysis and design for applications in bridges, civil/structural engineering, composites, marine/offshore, aerospace, and general engineering. Released around 2023–2024, it builds on previous versions (like 21.x) with significant enhancements focused on performance, model handling, and user productivity. Key New Features and Improvements for LUSAS 22 Full 64-bit Modeller Implementation: This is the headline upgrade, enabling the creation and analysis of much larger, more complex models compared to the previous 32-bit version. It addresses limitations in handling extensive geometry, meshes, and simulations common in infrastructure projects. While a 32-bit option remains available (e.g., for legacy scripts),...
LUSAS is the trading name of Finite Element Analysis Ltd., – an expanding UK-based specialist engineering analysis software developer. Software products, based on the LUSAS finite element system, provide accurate solutions for all types of linear and nonlinear stress, dynamic, and thermal / field analysis problems. LUSAS software is available in four commercial application products: * LUSAS Bridge – for bridge engineering analysis, design, and assessment. * LUSAS Civil & Structural – for civil, structural, nuclear, seismic, geotechnical and offshore engineering. * LUSAS Analyst – for automotive, aerospace, defence, manufacturing and general engineering analysis. * LUSAS Composite – for engineers designing composite products or components. Software products can be configured with various levels and software options to extend the finite...