SAFIR has been developed from the beginning as a tool for modeling the behavior of structures subjected to the fire. The link between the thermal analysis and the structural analysis is thus quite straightforward. It is founded on high performance finite elements, yet it runs on quite ordinary Windows based PC. Its utilization is not complex, provided that the user has a good knowledge of non linear modeling. Training sessions can be organised at a reasonable prize (contact
Starting with version 2022, the recommended preprocessor is GmSAFIR. GmSAFIR is free and open source. Developments for use of the former preprocessor, GiD, are discontinued.
IMPORTANT NOTE
By downloading and using SAFIR, you acknowledge that you are responsible for complying with the applicable laws and regulations of the United States relating to exports and re-exports. You agree that you will not sublicense, distribute, transfer or otherwise export or re-export SAFIR in violation of any such laws and regulations, including regulations prohibiting export to certain restricted countries (“Restricted Countries”), or without any written governmental authorization required by such applicable laws. The list of Restricted Countries can and does change from time to time. It currently includes Cuba, Iran, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Syrian Arab Republic and Ukraine (Crimea region only). In particular, but without limitation, SAFIR may not be downloaded, sublicensed, transferred or otherwise exported or re-exported, directly or indirectly, including via remote access (a) into a Restricted Country; (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals.
By downloading and/or using SAFIR,you represent and warrant that (i) you are not located in any Restricted Country; (ii) you are not on the list in (b) above.
This Demo licence is similar to the academic license, except the Demo version has limited functionnality. Otherwise, demo license grants you a lifetime right to use SAFIR demo version, for use in research and publications. No commercial use is allowed. Full text of the license can be found here : SAFIR License
SAFIR download
Once the order is completed you get a notification email. As soon as you get this email, you can connect to your account on Gesval (https://www.gesval.be/fr/inscription/edit), click on the « licenses » tab, and find the links to download : (1) SAFIR, and (2) your personal « identity.key » file (see screenshot below).
Windows 10 : fully supported.
Windows 8.1 : fully supported.
Windows 7 : fully supported.
Windows XP (all versions) : fully supported.
Windows Vista : this version is not supported by SAFIR !