ISRO Introduces FEAST, a Finite Element Analysis Program Made in India
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has introduced FEAST application software that facilitates ease of finite element analysis across civil engineering, liquid propulsion, and material sciences. This multidisciplinary tech tool must empower Indian academia and professionals to conduct and cross-examine their analytical work concerning erected buildings and manufactured components.
What is Finite Element Analysis?
FEA, or finite element analysis, is a computer-powered investigation for discovering potential behaviors in physical objects due to external force systems’ dynamics. Additionally, FEA deals with boundary conditions depicting the relationship between a specific state in continuously fluctuating forces and an object’s inherent tendencies based on Newtonian laws.
Who Are the Available Vendors in the FEA and Structural Analysis Sector?
Well-recognized programs in structural modeling, analysis, and auditing include STAAD.Pro, Tekla, Revit, ETABS, SAP 2000, SAFE, and SkyCiv. ANSYS, RFEM, and Navisworks. However, their commercial offerings might be priced based on private companies’ requirements.
So, stakeholders in engineering, science, and safe design compliance might miss the advantages of FEA during project planning as well as execution. This situation encourages the stakeholders to explore more economical alternatives.
The Role of ISRO in Development of FEAST
Photo: ISRO officials with FEA book focused on FEAST use cases |
FEAST made the great minds at ISRO work harder for decades. ISRO’s VSSC, i.e., Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, pioneered its usage and contributed to its periodic enhancements. The involved parties believe they must help increase FEAST’s popularity and industry integration. Doing so will provide Indian students and engineers with a more economical tech tool for building resilient infrastructure and durable consumer goods.
ISRO’s Efforts for the Awareness
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis is a book authored by ISRO’s leading experts on the subject. Springer India has published it, ensuring more undergraduates and teaching institutions can educate young engineering minds on utilizing FEAST to address real-world infrastructure and lifestyle challenges.
Further Reading
The Release of the Textbook on Finite Element Analysis Using 'FEAST' Software by ISRO