Here is another great app for your Iphone, Ipod Touch, or Ipad. ForceEffect is a FREE application developed by Autodesk that performs static force calculations (Yes, free-body-diagrams included).
This application is great for engineers at all levels (and architects too!). A static problem carried out by hand can take a significant amount of time. For instance, look at the following example:
While the same problem can be solved using ForceEffect in seconds, check it out:
It even gives you a report with the result summary:
Great app, I highly recommend it, good for checking your homework and brainstorming ideas for new design concepts.
It's not on Android, unfortunately. Great find though!
ReplyDeleteIf you don't already know, it is now available for android:
Deletehttp://www.ruander.com/2012/09/forceeffect-for-android.html
David, it is unfortunate that this app is not available for the android market. However, there are other apps by autodesk available for android. Check out the following website:
ReplyDeletehttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=16953811