Ron & Mary Trimmer wrote:
> I am looking for public domain or affordable CAD software that will run on a
> PC. I have XP.
> It would be desirable to have the capability for it to do stress tests.
I used to support Autocad 2000 and Pro-Engineer at a previous job; but
they're high-dollar. I'm not aware of any free packages that fully
featured. You might try Wikipedia. They usually have lists or
comparison matrixes of types of software. You probably need a package
that does 3D modeling to do what you're asking.
The stress testing is called "Finite element analysis", to give ya'
something to google on. Or check:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finite_element_analysis
Some software offers inexpensive student versions. Eg, AutoCAD for $160
at the community college bookstore, if you're registered for the $60 CAD
class.
-Wayne
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