CASA Plane Frame 2D 21.05

The CASA PF-2D application offers a professional solution for static elastic analysis of 2D plane-frames within the field of structural and civil engineering. It allows engineers to construct detailed models of plane-frame structures, providing both comprehensive numerical data and intuitive graphical representations of deflections and internal forces. The software emphasizes efficient and accurate modeling through a user-friendly graphical interface, facilitating dynamic interaction with the results—such as adjusting a slider to observe force variations along a member.

Additional information regarding this application is accessible through its integrated help system and our official website. Included are "Replay Demonstrations" that illustrate its functionalities in an instructional format.

General Technical Features

• Automated structural analysis processes.
• Extensive integrated section library encompassing:
  • British, European, American, Canadian, Australian, South African, Japanese, Russian standards.
  • See our website for available section shapes.
• Section generator for common open, hollow, and solid shapes:
  • Open: I/H, channel, zed, angle, tee.
  • Hollow: Oval, rectangular.
  • Solid: Oval, rectangular.
  • Calculates area, moments of inertia, torsional constants, elastic moduli, and mass properties.
• Material library including steel, aluminium, concrete, timber, and glass; custom materials can be added.
• Member end conditions configurable as rigid or pinned connections.
• Loads applied as point forces, moments (couples), or trapezoidal distributed loads.
• Support for multiple load cases and combinations with appropriate factorizations.
• Results encompass reactions, deflections, bending moments, shear forces, and stresses; additionally identify points of interest and provide data along entire members.

General User Interface Features

• Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad platforms.
• Supports both metric and imperial units for versatile application.
• Consists of four primary interactive screens: Geometry, Loading, Results, and Utilities for effective model management and analysis.
• Simplified modeling workflow:
  • Select and edit elements via tap gestures.
  • Modify geometry by moving or copying components.
  • Adjust node positions along members using sliding controls.
  • Edit member spans directly.
  • Split members or replicate loadings quickly across multiple elements.
• Graphical controls include gestures for rotating, panning, and zooming views; dragging nodes and loads; reading off result values by moving markers; interacting with Points of Interest for significant results; measuring distances, angles, and areas between selected points.
• Numerical data entry is facilitated through double-tap on relevant data points where a built-in calculator is available to assist calculations.
• A straightforward section library enables quick selection based on country standards and shape types; diagrams and properties are viewable with the ability to customize dimensions through double-tap edits; axes orientation can be rotated for better viewing angles.
• Report generation features customizable content layouts with on-screen previews; options to export as PDF via email or print using AirPrint are provided.
• Additional utility functions include title customization for documents; unit system selection (UK/EU Metric or US Imperial); online help resources; and capabilities to load, save, and export models efficiently.