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For Engineers · 3D FEA Space Frame

3D FEA Space Frame for a diving platform

Built for engineers using it for real design work. Go from concept to a running model in the browser, then scale to the cloud when needed. Simulate a diving platform live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

3D FEA — Space Frame StudioLive

3D direct stiffness · drag to orbit

Controls

A 3D tower under a lateral + vertical load at the top. Drag to orbit. Members colored by axial force.

Presets

Lateral load

Deformation ×

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Data Inspector

Nodes16

Members40

DOF48

Solveconverged

Max displacement3.161

Governing equation

K u = F, k_{e} = \frac{E A}{L}, F_{x} = 15 (40 members)

Reading this result: Combined lateral 15 and vertical load bends the frame; peak node displacement is 3.161, and members recolor by axial force, cyan for tension and pink for compression.

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Is this good for engineers?: Yes — this version of "3D FEA Space Frame for a diving platform" is framed for engineers using it for real design work. Go from concept to a running model in the browser, then scale to the cloud when needed.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.