21 Seats of COSMOS/ Installed at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Business Editors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2002

Structural Research & Analysis Corp. (SRAC), a leading developer of design analysis software for engineering professionals, today announced the sale of 21 seats of COSMOS/DesignSTAR to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for use in undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the largest Hong Kong tertiary institution in terms of the number of students enrolled in its full-time and part-time courses. "The main objectives of the university are to provide for studies, training and research in technology, science, commerce, arts and other subjects of learning," said Dr. Francis Lau, Lecturer of Industrial and System Engineering Department at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. "The University places strong emphasis on forward-looking engineering curricula so that its students are prepared for new technologies. Furthermore, we value the underlying arts and sciences so that our graduates are prepared to apply their knowledge in various situations, especially within the local industries."

COSMOS/DesignSTAR will be used extensively for teaching and research support. Teaching level support includes such subjects as Computer Aided Product Design, Rapid Production Technologies, Integrated Product and Process Design, and Tooling Design. In addition, the software will be used to solve non-linear design problems and demonstrate how time compression, virtual prototype and validation knowledge intensive CAD can be used in local SMEs for research activities.

"COSMOS/ has set the standard for easy to use design analysis software, allowing students to devote more of their class time developing the skills they'll need in their professional careers," said Suchit Jain, VP of Marketing for SRAC. "Instead of spending weeks learning how to use the software, students can instead put the principles of analysis theory to practical use with COSMOS/DesignSTAR, optimizing designs and trying different materials or design elements to achieve the desired results."

About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Since its establishment 29 years ago, more than 187,000 men and women have graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Recently, the university implemented a Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) to chart its strategic development over the next six years. Its vision is to become a "preferred university" offering "preferred programs" and producing "preferred graduates." In addition, the school continues to make a significant contribution to Hong Kong's economic development by providing valuable resources local industries and forming partnerships with the private sector.

About Structural Research & Analysis Corporation

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Systemes S.A. (Euronext Paris No. 13065, DSY.PA, Nasdaq: DASTY), Structural Research & Analysis Corporation develops and markets the COSMOS/ suite of design analysis software products for the mechanical computer-aided engineering market. For more information and a product demonstration, contact your local COSMOS/ distributor or reseller today, or call SRAC directly at 1-800/469-7287 (outside of North America, call 1-310/207-2800). For the latest news and information from SRAC, see the company's Web site www.cosmosm.com.