InProp
By automating time consuming hand calculations, InProp instantly calculates the properties of uncommon shapes. Any arbitrary, complex cross section can be defined using InSolid, most popular CAD systems, or batch-file facilities.
It accepts any irregular polygonal or digitized curvilinear shape with an unlimited number of sides and corner nodes.
Once the user has defined the global coordinate system, InProp calculates area, perimeter, center of gravity and coordinates of the neutral axes.
InProp’s other calculations include:
- Moment of inertia about neutral x,y, and xy axes
- Polar and global moments of inertia
- Maximum and minimum moments of inertia (principals)
- Radii of gyration with respect to neutral axes
- Global area moments about x and y, transformed coordinates with respect to the principal axes, section moduli and location of the extreme fiber distance for high stress area
After calculations are complete, the results can be printed into a case book for future reference and distribution.
Structural engineers can now have a complete CAE system on their desktops. One product in the INERTIA family, InFrame, offers CAE modeling, design and analysis that compares with contemporary mainframe systems. Written in tight compact “C” programming language, INERTIA provides a graphical user interface, access to an extensive data library, quick analysis times and impressive 2-D and 3-D graphics.
These products permit model generation through geometry, and the definition and assignment of supports, shapes, materials and loads.