FEAST- Finite Element Analysis of Structures Software

• The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) of the ISRO, has developed an analysis software Finite Element Analysis of Structures Software (FEAST).
• It is used to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of various types of structures including rockets, aircraft, satellites, buildings, etc.
• Operable in both Windows and Linux operating systems, the software is capable of running on systems with minimal hardware configurations.
• FEAST is available in three versions, based on the sophisticating levels and requirements of a broad category of users —
  • academic (for students and educational institutions),
  • premium (for small and medium scale industries) and
  • professional (for general large scale applications).

ABOUT FEA

• FEA is a computerised method for predicting how a component or a structure reacts to real-world forces– like various types of structural loads, thermal conditions and other physical effects that a structure experiences while in operation.