StructuralWiki:Software Database Keywords

Identification of and using a well defined set of keywords is important for correct categorization of software database entries. The list below provides a suggestion for the core set of keywords.

General Keywords

 * concrete
 * masonry
 * steel
 * timber


 * fatique
 * fracture


 * section properties


 * parametric capabilities


 * COGO (Coordinate Geometry)


 * structural health monitoring


 * optimization


 * visualization
 * prototyping

Project and Document Management, Collaboration

 * collaboration
 * document management
 * extranet
 * project management

Analysis Type

 * 1D analysis
 * 2D analysis
 * 3D analysis
 * static analysis


 * modal analysis
 * response spectra analysis
 * time history analysis
 * seismic analysis


 * influence line analysis
 * moving load analysis


 * stability analysis


 * construction stage analysis


 * contact analysis


 * FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
 * frame analysis

Component Design

 * component design
 * beam
 * bearing
 * bridge
 * building
 * cable
 * column
 * footing
 * foundation
 * retaining wall
 * tower
 * tunnel
 * sign structure

Connections

 * connection
 * concrete connection
 * steel connection
 * timber connection

Concrete

 * concrete mix design
 * prestressed concrete girder
 * reinforced concrete
 * reinforcement scheduling

Steel

 * horizontally curved steel girder
 * steel detailing

Software Platform

 * AutoCAD
 * MathCAD
 * spreadsheet

FEM Elements

 * birth and death element
 * gap element
 * hook element