Limit analysis
Limit analysis is a structural analysis field which is dedicated to the development of efficient methods to directly determine estimates of the collapse load of a given structural model without resorting to iterative or incremental analysis. For this purpose, the field of limit analysis is based on a set of theorems, referred to as limit theorems, which are a set of theorems based on the law of conservation of energy that state properties regarding stresses and strains, lower and upper-bound limits for the collapse load and the exact collapse load.
Software for limit analysis
- General purpose software for geotechnical applications in 2D.
- General purpose software for geotechnical applications in 3D.
- 3D design and analysis software for both pre-cast and in-situ concrete.
- Free 2D concrete slab design and analysis software.
- General purpose geotechnical software limit analysis application. Uses discontinuity layout optimization.
- Limit analysis software application for slabs. Uses discontinuity layout optimization.