STRAND7
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| Developer(s) | Strand7 Pty. Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 3.1.1
/ 30-Sep-2021 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Finite Element Analysis Simulator |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website |
Strand7 is a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software product developed by the company with the same name.
The Strand computer software was first developed by a group of academics from the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales. Further to this early research work, an independent company called G+D Computing was established in 1988 to develop an FEA program that could be used commercially for industrial applications. Between 1988 and 1996 the company researched, developed and marketed a series of DOS and Unix based FEA programs, most notably its STRAND6 program. In 1996 the company commenced work on a completely new software development specifically for the Windows platform.[1] This product was first released in 2000 and was named Strand7. In 2005 the company also changed its name to Strand7 to better reflect its primary focus.[2]
Application
Some high-profile applications of Strand7 include the optimisation of the "Water Cube" Beijing National Aquatics Center for the 2008 Beijing Olympics,[3] the "Runner" sculpture that was placed on top of Sydney Tower during the 2000 Sydney Olympics[4] and the Terminal 2E roof, Charles de Gaulle Airport.