ShellExpander is a Python program that creates input files for BECAS cross-section analysis software based on a finite element shell model. ShellExpander is part of BECAS v3.3 and distributed as Python source code covered by the BECAS v3.3 license.
ShellExpander is a software tool that can be used to analyze thin-walled beam-like structures and was originally developed for wind turbine blades.
ShellExpander can process finite element shell models provided as an Abaqus input file or Ansys APDL file. Adapting the program to handle shell models in other formats is also easy.
For more detailed information, see the ShellExpander documentation.
Conversion of blade shell model into cross-sections by ShellExpander