FENSTRUCT
Analyzes structural performance of fenestration products. The calculations are done using industry standard procedures in AAMA 103. FENSTRUCT is a database driven library of cross sections and dies. FENSTRUCT's main screen includes list of all standard cases specified in AAMA 103 standard document, as well as some common special cases. Additional special cases can be added per manufacturer's request. FENSTRUCT works and outputs in both sets of units, IP and SI.
FENSTRUCT calculates load distributions, deflections and stresses of frame members and for each member pass/fail criteria are displayed. Results also include calculation of maximum bending moment. Calculations are done for design and structural pressure. Standard product and cross-section reports are generated and are available for printing or pdf file generation. Screen Shots
Keywords
structural performance, fenestration, deflection, stress, moment of inertia, centroids, AAMA
Validation/Testing
Compliant with AAMA 103.3 standard.
Expertise Required
Moderate level of computer familiarity--knowledge of structural performance and fenestration products helpful.
Users
New product on the market in 2005.
Audience
Engineering, sales and marketing professionals working in the area of structural analysis in fenestration industry, architecture/engineering firms, consulting firms and research organizations.
Input
Fenestration product size, configuration selection, Moments of inertia and centroids (tension and compression) of dies, design pressure.
Output
Deflection, tensile stress, compressive stress, bending moment, pass/fail criteria. Standard reports.
Computer Platform
Windows 98/NT/2000/XP with Pentium processor, 128MB of RAM, 50MB of hard disk space.
Programming Language
Delphi
Strengths
User friendly interface.
Weaknesses
Currently, AAMA 103 is only applicable for aluminum materials. Moment of inertia and centroids calculated outside of the program.
Contact
Company: |
DesignBuilder Software |
Address: |
18 Tanglewood Road |
Telephone: |
+1 (413) 256-4647 |
Facsimile: |
+1 (413) 256-4823 |
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Availability
Single User License is $650. Volume license is $350/license with the purchase of minimum of 5 licenses. Check web site for price and ordering information.