Vibration and seismic analysis

With growing demand for vibration checks, especially in workplaces, hospitals, laboratories, and public spaces, engineers need reliable software that adheres to international standards. Oasys GSA supports a wide range of global codes, giving you confidence that your analysis meets project and regulatory requirements.

The use of stronger materials combined with refined design methods means you can create lighter structures, however these can still be subject to vibrations from everyday use, such as the occupant’s movements or vibrating machinery.

Traditionally, engineers employ Response Spectrum Analysis (RSA) to design buildings and structures capable of withstanding earthquakes. A satisfactory RSA is a global compliance requirement for building regulations.

Using the Finite Element Method in GSA, you can model structures and predict the forces these structures must resist. The modal analysis options available in GSA find and return only the eigenvectors that capture the most interesting behaviour for the parts you are interested in. This approach not only improves accuracy but also significantly reduces memory usage and computational time compared to existing methods.