Shareware Description
| Software | MSO.exe (C++ matrix object-oriented structural analysis) |
| Windows XP compatible | Yes |
| Structure types | 2D Truss, 2D Frame; 3D Truss, 3D Frame. |
| Node Types | Truss joint unlocked at hinge. Frame joint locked at node. |
| Static analysis | Yes. Internal bar forces and moments. Critical Euler buckling load for compression members. Node displacements. Reaction forces. |
| Show bars in tension and compression in color | Yes. Tension members (blue). Compression members (red). Buckled members (pink). |
| Dynamic analysis | Yes. Fundamental vibration mode: frequency and period calculated. |
| Animated structural vibration | Yes. Fundamental vibration mode animation. |
| Section property database | Yes. Limited to common structural elements (angles and round bars). |
| Material selection | Structural steel, aluminum, PVC and user defined. |
| Maximum number of nodes | Freeware Trial Version 15. Shareware version 676 nodes. |
| Maximum number of elements | Unlimited |
| Global Stiffness Matrix | Yes calculated. |
| Global Dynamical Matrix | Yes calculated. |
| Help system | HTML Help (beta version) |
| Price | Trial Version - Free; Shareware Version - $19.95 |
Last updated: 02/03/2007