Welcome to the Introduction to Algor software. The purpose of this website is to assist students with learning the Algor software. Within the site you will find links to the assigned lab, solutions, the class website (EML 4930 Analytical Tools), and other useful website links. Within the website you wil find links to our lab assignment, solution, class website, email addresses, presentation, report and helpful links to get you started with Algor software.

Algor software is an award wining Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software package for analyzing many different types of engineering problems. FEA is a method which breaks a part into "infinite" elements and estimates them individually for stress and heat analysis. The main aspect of the Algor software package that was covered by our group in the Learning through Teaching project was the Superdraw program. Superdraw is a program that is very similar to most other Computer Added Design (CAD) programs. Superdraw is very useful especially for the analyzing in the design of structures like beams and trusses. For structural analysis, the software assists in developing a cost efficient structure.

Algor software can also be used as add on to analyze items created other widely used CAD programs. Some of the programs that Algor can add on to are Pro-Engineer, CADKEY, Solid Edge and many more which can be located on their website. Designs can be easily exported to Algor from these programs, usually by an easy to find button or sub menu within the CAD program, which then allows for material properties and environmental constraints to be applied in order to successfully run FEA. Because of it diversity and add on ability with many CAD programs Algor is a widely selected favorite among students and professionals.