https://calfem-for-python.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
Original manual: manual.pdf
Manual for with improved mesh: manual-mesh-module.pdf
The computer program CALFEM is written for the software MATLAB and is an interactive tool for learning the finite element method. CALFEM is an abbreviation of ”Computer Aided Learning of the Finite Element Method” and been developed by the Division of Structural Mechanics at Lund University since the late 70’s.
While both the MATLAB and Python versions of CALFEM are open-source (MIT Licensed), the key difference lies in the environments they operate in. MATLAB is not open-source and requires expensive licenses (for commercial use), which can be a barrier for many users. In contrast, Python is a free, open-source programming language, making CALFEM for Python more accessible and cost-effective for a broader audience, including those in academic, personal, or commercial settings.
CALFEM for Python is released under the MIT license, which enables its use in open-source as well as commercial projects.
Install CALFEM for python using
pip install calfem-python
Mesh Generation Software: GMSH. Install GMSH here and add to the PATH of your file or instead add contents of GMSH to the file folder.
Forsman, K, 2017. VisCon: Ett visualiseringsverktyg för tvådimensionell konsolidering i undervisningssammanhang - http://www.byggmek.lth.se/fileadmin/byggnadsmekanik/publications/tvsm5000/web5225.pdf
Edholm, A., 2013. Meshing and visualisation routines in the Python version of CALFEM. - http://www.byggmek.lth.se/fileadmin/byggnadsmekanik/publications/tvsm5000/web5187.pdf
Ottosson, A., 2010. Implementation of CALFEM for Python - http://www.byggmek.lth.se/fileadmin/byggnadsmekanik/publications/tvsm5000/web5167.pdf
Eriksson, K, 2021. CALFEM Geometry Editor - An interactive geometry editor for CALFEM
Åmand, A, 2022. Development of visualisation functions for CALFEM for Python
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CALFEM for Python
We found that calfem-python demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago. It has 1 open source maintainer collaborating on the project.
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