PocketStatics is a structural analysis program for the PocketPC. PocketStatics can be used to solve most statics problems including statically determinate and indeterminate trusses and frames with any number of elements and degrees of freedom.

PocketStatics is very interactive, and simulates to a great degree working with an engineering pad and a pencil. Toolbars are very intuitive, and the structure can be simply sketched on the screen using the stylus. The program automatically computes and displays results whenever any changes are made to the structure. The user can select to view deflected shape, reactions, moment diagram, shear diagram, or axial force.

The user can apply concentrated forces and moments, as well as constant and linearly varying distributed loads along frame elements. Frame elements can be specified to have moment releases on one end or on both ends.

Translational and rotational degrees of freedom can be individually fixed for each node. Common boundary conditions (pin, roller, fixity) can be easily assigned through toolbar shortcuts.

The program displays the exact deformed shape and force diagrams (moment, shear, axial), and locates the point with maximum deformation or force. The value of the maximum deformation or force is also shown which makes it easy to obtain results very quickly.

PocketStatics was developed from the ground up for handheld devices which typically have less memory, slower processors, and less powerful displays than their desktop counterparts. Hence, it is very efficient and small in size, but it is extremely user-friendly and interactive unlike most structural analysis programs.

PocketStatics is currently in its final development phases and a trial version is currently available for download on this site.

Also take a look at the Snapshots and Animations pages.