Description
FEA Master is 3D-LABS’ finite element application for pressure equipment and plant structures. It answers the questions code formulas cannot: local stress at a nozzle outside the WRC curves, shakedown under cyclic load, buckling of a tank shell, fatigue life of a welded detail — and it reports them in the language of ASME VIII Division 2 Part 5, not just colourful contours.
What FEA Master does
Nozzle and attachment analysis
- Nozzle FEA on cylindrical, conical, spherical, ellipsoidal, torispherical and flat heads
- Tangential, hillside, oblong and lateral nozzles, and multiple nozzles in one model
- Clips, lugs, trunnions and local attachments
- WRC 107, WRC 297 and WRC 537 local load checks alongside the finite element result
- Nozzle flexibility, stiffness, SIF and k-factors exported into the pipe stress model
Division 2 Part 5 assessment
- Full six-component stress linearisation with membrane, bending and peak separation
- Protection against plastic collapse by elastic and elastic-plastic analysis, including limit load and burst
- Ratcheting and shakedown assessment, automated with a clear outcome
- Local failure and buckling checks, including nonlinear geometric imperfection analysis
- Fatigue assessment with damage summation and the beyond-3Sm penalty
Thermal, vibration and flow
- Steady-state and transient thermal analysis with thermal stress handoff
- Modal, harmonic and acoustic-induced vibration analysis, including valve and attached mass
- Computational fluid dynamics built in, with the flow result handed to the stress run
Fitness-for-service and mechanical design
- API 579 Level 1, 2 and 3 assessments for thinning, pitting and crack-like flaws drawn into the model
- Flange finite element analysis and leakage assessment
- Tubesheet analysis including UHX and TEMA geometry
- Design-by-rule checks for whole vessels, with MAWP and MDMT
- EN 13445 and PD 5500 assessment routes
Structures and plant
- Thirteen structural study types covering tanks, silos, racks, frames, PV racking, base plates and lugs
- Pipe stress analysis including B31.1 and B31.3 code cases
- Model import from CAD and from vessel design tools, plus parametric input
- Drawing and CAD export of analysed geometry
Codes and standards supported
ASME Section VIII Division 2 Part 5, ASME Section VIII Division 1, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, WRC 107, 297 and 537, API 579, EN 13445, PD 5500 and TEMA.
How FEA Master compares with NozzlePRO / FE/Pipe
NozzlePRO and FE/Pipe set the standard for pressure-equipment FEA. FEA Master matches the assessment scope and adds flow analysis, structural studies and an assistant that drives the whole run.
| Capability | FEA Master | NozzlePRO / FE/Pipe |
|---|---|---|
| Computational fluid dynamics with handoff to the stress run | Built in | Not available |
| Ratcheting and shakedown, automated with a clear verdict | Automated, four outcomes | Load and unload runs, interpreted manually |
| Structural studies (tanks, silos, racks, frames, base plates) | 13 study types | Limited to vessel details |
| AI assistant that reads drawings, runs studies and traces every figure | Yes | Not available |
| Division 2 Part 5 six-component linearisation | Yes | Yes |
| API 579 Levels 1 to 3 with flaws in the model | Yes | Yes |
| Nozzle stiffness and SIF fed into pipe stress | Yes | Yes |
| Price for an equivalent seat | A fraction of the cost | Premium licence plus support |
Why engineering teams choose FEA Master
- It reports in code language. Linearised stress categories, shakedown verdicts and fatigue damage, not just a contour plot a reviewer has to interpret.
- Flow and structure in one place. CFD results feed the stress run, so thermal and flow-induced problems are assessed without exporting between tools.
- Every figure is traceable. Mesh, boundary conditions, load cases and the clause behind each acceptance check are recorded in the report.
- Beyond vessels. The same engine runs tank and silo buckling, rack and frame studies and base plate checks, so one licence covers the whole plant.
- AI assistant that runs studies. It reads the drawing, sets up the model, runs the assessment and cites the source of each reported figure — and will not report a number it cannot trace.
- Works with your existing tools. Imports models from CAD and vessel software, exports nozzle stiffness and SIFs to pipe stress.
Outputs you can issue to a client
- Assessment report in PDF with the model, load cases, linearised results and acceptance verdicts
- Stress classification line plots and category tables
- Fatigue damage summary and shakedown verdict
- API 579 assessment record with flaw geometry and result level
- CAD export of analysed geometry and mesh
- Full audit log of inputs, mesh settings and solver runs
What is the licensing model?
Single-user perpetual licence with one year of free updates, or a site licence for concurrent users. Annual maintenance covering updates and priority support is available separately. Runs on Windows 10 and 11 64-bit; solver runs locally with no cloud dependency.
Is a free trial available?
Yes. A fully functional trial is available on request through the 3D-LABS contact form, limited by model size so you can run a representative nozzle or shell study end to end.
Who should use FEA Master
Static equipment and stress engineers who need Division 2 Part 5 assessments, fitness-for-service work on in-service equipment, or finite element backup for a design that falls outside code formulas — in EPC offices, fabrication shops and asset-owner engineering teams.
Support
Licensed users get direct access to the engineers who build the software. Reach us on WhatsApp or by email for setup help, code questions and review support on live projects.
About FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software
FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software is a specialised engineering application from 3D-LABS, built by engineers who use it in practice. It sits between an Excel spreadsheet (too basic) and a full engineering suite (too expensive) — purpose-built for one job, done well.
Key features
- Windows desktop application — installs on Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit. Needs an internet connection to activate on first install and for periodic licence checks.
- Your project files stay local — work is saved on your own machine or network drive, not in the cloud.
- Excel-compatible import/export — bring your existing spreadsheet data in; export results to Excel for reporting.
- Version history — every change is tracked; roll back to any prior state.
- Team collaboration — real-time collaboration on shared projects, with role-based access.
- API access — integrate with your existing workflow through REST API endpoints.
System requirements
Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Minimum 4 GB RAM. An internet connection is required to activate the licence on first install and for periodic licence checks.
Free trial
14-day full-featured trial without payment. Sign up with your email, no credit card required. If you upgrade to a paid licence during the trial, no data is lost — everything you built during the trial carries over.
Pricing
FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software is priced at ₹89,999 for a perpetual single-user licence with 12 months of updates and email support. Annual renewal from year 2 is 30% of the original price. Team licences and floating licences available for organisations. Volume discounts on 5+ seats.
Support and updates
Email support included with all licences — response within one business day (Mon-Sat, IST). Video onboarding sessions at no extra charge for new users. Software updates roughly quarterly with bug fixes, new features, and code-reference updates. Enterprise SLA (4-hour response) available on request.
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Frequently asked questions
What platform does FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software run on?
FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software is a Windows desktop application. It installs on Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit, and your project files are saved on your own machine or network drive. It is not available for Mac, Linux or mobile devices. An internet connection is needed to activate the licence on first install and for periodic licence checks.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. A 14-day full-featured trial is available without payment — sign up with your email at the trial link on this page. No credit card required. If you upgrade to a paid licence during the trial, no data is lost.
What is the pricing model?
Purchase includes a perpetual licence for one user with 12 months of updates and support. Annual renewal (from year 2) is 30% of the original licence price and covers all software updates and email support. Team licences and floating licences available for organisations.
How does support work?
Email support included with all licences — response within one business day (Mon-Sat, IST). Priority support available for enterprise customers with 4-hour SLA. Video onboarding sessions available for new users at no extra charge.
How does FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software compare to alternatives?
The nearest alternative is typically an Excel spreadsheet or a large all-in-one engineering suite. FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software fills the gap: purpose-built for one job, faster than Excel, cheaper than a full suite, and integrates cleanly with your existing workflow. Comparison sheet available on request.
About 3D-LABS software
FEA Master — Finite Element Analysis Software is one of five specialised engineering software applications from 3D-LABS. Every application is built and maintained by the engineers who use it in practice — this is applied practice packaged as software, not consulting-firm software built by a marketing team.
