Atlas

Atlas 2.0 (949 kB- Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP) is a program targeted at architects and construction engineers. Atlas computes the resulting moments and reaction Forces for a given beam with loads applied to it (single as well as distributed), using Cross` method.A typical application would be to optimize joint positions (i.e. positions with zero moment) in purlins or beams.The program has a very easy interface. It lets you enter your data with the mouse, and it shows the resulting moments and shear forces immediately in both a graphical and numerical way. Maximum bending moments can easily be calculated.This version can only handle one-dimensional structures or beams. Two-dimensional structures may be implemented in future versions. Atlas is freeware!