FEA Structural Engine Skill

Purpose

The FEA Structural Engine Skill performs structural analysis using finite element methods, including linear and nonlinear analysis, dynamic analysis, and comprehensive load combination processing per applicable design codes.

Capabilities

• Linear and nonlinear structural analysis
• Static and dynamic load analysis
• Modal analysis for seismic design
• Stress, strain, and deflection calculations
• Load combination processing per ASCE 7
• Support for beam, column, plate, and shell elements
• Response spectrum analysis
• P-delta effects analysis

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Analyzing structural systems
• Performing seismic dynamic analysis
• Evaluating load combinations
• Checking deflection and stress limits

Prerequisites

• Structural model defined
• Load cases identified
• Material properties specified
• Boundary conditions established

Best Practices

• Verify mesh convergence
• Validate against hand calculations
• Check equilibrium at supports
• Document analysis assumptions

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

• Structural Load Analysis
• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Structural Steel Design
• Seismic Design Analysis
• Bridge Design LRFD

Configuration

fea-structural-engine:
  analysis-types:
    - linear
    - nonlinear
    - modal
    - dynamic
  element-types:
    - beam
    - column
    - plate
    - shell
  design-codes:
    - ASCE7
    - IBC
    - AASHTO

Output Artifacts

• Analysis results
• Stress distributions
• Deflection diagrams
• Mode shapes
• Load combination results