Visual Analysis is a frame and truss modeling program. It is user-friendly and will come in handy if you decide to create a truss for Term Project #1.
There is a free student version of the software that you can install on your own computer. You can download it here (after you fill out a registration form):
In class on October 5, we will discuss some of the basic features of Visual Analysis and will work through the first three examples in this handout.