FEA Structural Engine Skill
Purpose
The FEA Structural Engine Skill performs structural analysis using finite element methods, including linear and nonlinear analysis, dynamic analysis, and comprehensive load combination processing per applicable design codes.
Capabilities
- Linear and nonlinear structural analysis
- Static and dynamic load analysis
- Modal analysis for seismic design
- Stress, strain, and deflection calculations
- Load combination processing per ASCE 7
- Support for beam, column, plate, and shell elements
- Response spectrum analysis
- P-delta effects analysis
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Analyzing structural systems
- Performing seismic dynamic analysis
- Evaluating load combinations
- Checking deflection and stress limits
Prerequisites
- Structural model defined
- Load cases identified
- Material properties specified
- Boundary conditions established
Best Practices
- Verify mesh convergence
- Validate against hand calculations
- Check equilibrium at supports
- Document analysis assumptions
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Structural Load Analysis
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Structural Steel Design
- Seismic Design Analysis
- Bridge Design LRFD
Configuration
fea-structural-engine:
analysis-types:
- linear
- nonlinear
- modal
- dynamic
element-types:
- beam
- column
- plate
- shell
design-codes:
- ASCE7
- IBC
- AASHTOOutput Artifacts
- Analysis results
- Stress distributions
- Deflection diagrams
- Mode shapes
- Load combination results