The following list contains the 6 main areas of analysis as well as brief description of of each.
Structural analysis is possible in the following areas.
Static Analysis - used to determine displacements and stresses in static loading situations. Modal Analysis - used to calculate natural frequencies and mode shapes of a structure. Spectrum Analysis - used to calculate stresses and strains of a structure due to a response spectrum or a random vibration input. Buckling Analysis - used to calcualte buckling loads and determine the buckling load shape. Analysis can be performed using conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer modes.