How CAD and FEA can be used for isogeometric analysis?

Currently, it is necessary to convert data between CAD and FEA packages to analyse new designs during development, a difficult task since the two computational geometric approaches are different. Isogeometric analysis employs complex NURBS geometry (the basis of most CAD packages) in the FEA application directly.

What CAD software do you use for isometric drawings?

Isometric drawings play a very significant role in the design industry, whether it be mechanical, architectural, or any other industry where CAD software or hand drawings are used. In our guide below, we cover how to create isometric drawings with the most commonly used CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360).

Where can I find a free software implementation of isogeometric analysis methods?

A reference free software implementation of some isogeometric analysis methods is GeoPDEs. Likewise, other implementations can be found online. For instance, PetIGA is an open framework for high performance isogeometric analysis heavily based on PETSc.

Why do architects use isometric drawings?

Isometric drawings help designers and architects show the 3D details of the project early to clients, which helps in decision-making for the selection of specific designs. In isometric drawing, designers can use multiple views of an object. For example, to show the interior details of objects, designers can utilize exploded views.