MDSolids MDSolids is software for topics taught in the Mechanics of Materials course (als o commonly called Strength of Materials

or Mechanics of Deformable Solids). This course is typically a part of civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering prog rams and a number of related programs. The software also features a number of mo dules for topics taught in the Statics course. MDSolids consists of routines for beams and flexural members, torsional assembli es, axial assemblies, trusses, columns, pressure vessels, section properties, Mo hr's circle analysis (including stress transformations and strain transformation s), and many more topics. For over a decade, MDSolids has been meeting the needs of students and engineeri ng professionals. These users will tell you that no engineering software is easi er to use or more versatile. Please have a look at the features of MDSolids to d iscover what this software can do for you. Style -Throughout MDSolids, the user is offered graphical or intuitive choices for all of the required data or units. In drawing shear force and bending moment diagra ms, for example, the user can click on a picture of an arrow pointed down and en ter the magnitude of the load to define a downward vertical point load rather th an having to remember to enter a negative number for the load. -In most cases, four common units (two US and two SI) are provided for each vari able. For example, stress can be computed in psi, ksi, kPa, or MPa. The user is free to mix the units in any way desired. For example, a beam cross-section coul d be defined in millimeters, a beam length in inches, a moment diagram in kN-m, and the resulting bending stress could be shown in psi. -All of these choices for forces and units are made by simply clicking the appro priate buttons on the displayed forms. The mechanics of materials concepts are d ifficult enough without adding confusion about software sign conventions and uni t systems. What's New? Standard European and British steel shape properties for wide-flange, channel, a nd hollow structural sections. Update AISC column design formulas to current specification. Added new data import capabilities to the stress-strain routine. Additions to the help documents. General enhancements throughout the program. Supported OS: Windows 8, Windows 7, and all prior versions of Windows Homepage: http://www.mdsolids.com/ Installation Instructions: - Install program. - Register application with given name/key. - Done, Enjoy. Thanks to ..........Team BEAN