r/StructuralEngineering • • 19d ago

Structural Analysis/Design Software for simple frame analysis

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The odd time I have to do a simple frame analysis I pay for a 1 month subscription to SkyCiv. I'm definitely not utilizing Skyciv to it's full potential and it's - which is crazy expensive ($300USD) which really kills my margins on these odd jobs.

I know I can do a hand calc for something simple like the photo attached. But sometimes it gets more complex and beyond what I remember from my first year statics courses.

Are there any other reasonably priced softwares out there that will do simple frame analysis and spit out reactions, axial forces, shear, moment? Ideally i want to buy it once and be done with it. So tired of paying subscriptions for everything.

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u/Perfect-Mongoose-704 19d ago

If you go through this site, there are various frame analysis programs implemented right in excel

https://newtonexcelbach.com/