MasterFrame Units

MasterFrame uses the SI system of units. The default units are metres (m), Newtons (N), Radians (rad) and Centigrade (ºC). The software does not support Imperial units.

For ease of input, the software uses distance inputs of metres (m), force inputs of kilonewtons (kN), and rotational inputs in radians.

The SI units for density are kg/m³. This is the input value used with the Finite Element Analysis module. In MasterFrame, the required density inputs are in kN/m³.

Within MasterFrame and the Finite Element Analysis module, for ease of input the default unit for Young’s Modulus is kN/mm².

The results within MasterFrame as displayed in the following units: -

mm for the nodal displacements, in the Global X and Y directions; and degrees for     rotation.

kN for the Axial and Shear Forces;

kNm for the Bending and Torsional Moments;

mm for the Maximum Deflection in the member;

m for the distances along the member measured from node n1;

m for the Nodal co-ordinates;

cm2 for the Cross-Sectional Area;

cm4 for the Second Moment of Area and the Torsional constant;

kN/mm2 for the Modulus of Elasticity;

kN for Total Loads;

kN/m for Load Intensities;

mm for Nodal Settlements in the Global X and Y directions; and

Degrees for Rotational Nodal Movements.