Trusted and accurate mechanical simulation solver
Autodesk® Nastran® FEA solver software analyzes linear and nonlinear stress, dynamics, and heat transfer characteristics of structures and mechanical components—see real-time results and changes in solution parameters while solving. This technology helps engineers and analysts to gain accurate results to complex simulations and is a part of Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping solutions.
Autodesk Nastran features
Transient response in a mechanical simulation solver
The Autodesk® Nastran® finite element analysis (FEA) solver software helps you to obtain accurate results to complex simulations. Watch videos to see how to accurately simulate real-world behavior, such as transient response and static fatigue, with advanced mechanical, dynamics, and thermal analysis.

Linear static
Determine stress, strain, and deformation.

Prestress static
Model the effects of stress.

Frequency response
Determine the structural harmonic response.

Transient response
Determine structure responses through time.

Automated impact analysis, drop test
See realistic impact and drop test simulations.

Assembly modeling with contact
Model real-world assembly simulations.

Nastran editor
Gain greater control over FEA models and results.

Composites
Easily handle complex ply data.

Random response
Analyze structural response to loading.

Static fatigue
Determine durability of structures.