FeTab (Lite)

About FeTab (Lite) Android App

FE-Tab is a finite element analysis application that may be used to carry out structural finite element analyses on smart phones and tablets.

This version of Fe-Tab allows for linear static analysis of
* 1 dimensional truss structures
* 2 dimensional truss structures
* 1 dimensional beams (pure bending)

Fe-Tab uses an intuitive interface to allow you to follow the step by step instructions to easily and efficiently build and solve a finite element model.

- 1D and 2D Truss elements
- 1D beam element
- Constraints allowed on each node
- Point loads allowed on each node
- Moments allowed on each node for beam elements
- Distributed force on beam elements
- Graphical display of FE model showing constraints/loads
- Pan and Zoom the graphical display
- Save and load FE models
- Four examples included

A note on errors:
If you specify an unrealistic finite element model then you can cause any finite element program to crash.
*Not specifying enough constraints (under-constraining) can result in unintended internal mechanisms or rigid body motion which will cause an error.
*Elements with a zero stiffness or I-value or elements that have a large stiffness relative to the rest of the model will also cause errors.
*These errors occur due to the matrix algebra used to solve the FE model and can be avoided if you try to stick to realistic values and scenarios.
*Please see our website for more details: www.jion.ie