Advance Design Structural engineering software

NEW METHOD OF LOAD DISTRIBUTION FROM LOAD AREAS

New method of load distribution from Load area to linear elements using FEM approach. It allows the distribution of loads from any type and shape of load.

DESIGN MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS
Easily duplicate a level to the top, or copy and paste entire systems from one level to others, with new options available in the contextual menu within the project explorer.

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INTUITIVE AND EASY MODEL DEFINITION
Very intuitive tools for model creation, with the ability to cut, extend and split elements. Plane-based drawing with the ability to set locate, trace, ortho and other modes

2D AND 3D STRUCTURE GENERATOR
Ability to insert parameterized structures such as trusses, frames and entire 3D halls/buildings using the powerful generator

FLOOR AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Easy management of multi-story structures and grouping of elements due to any characteristics

DYNAMIC VIEWS
Benefit from parameterized dynamic views of structures, which can be simultaneously attached to calculation reports

SUPERELEMENTS
Ability to combine separate linear elements and slabs into a single superelement

COORDINATE SYSTEMS
Analysis of results and definition of elements possible in different coordinate systems (global, local, user)

MODEL RENDERING
Easier analysis of the model, thanks to the ability to create realistic visualizations of the object

ANIMATION OF THE MODEL AND RESULTS
Create animations for model presentation and animation of FEA results.

PRESENTATION OF SYMBOLS AND MARKINGS ON STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
Possibility to display on all or selected elements the indicated symbols ( releases, bracing, etc.) and markings (cross-section, material, ID, etc.) for wide and easy control of the model

EASY DEFINITION AND MODIFICATION OF ELEMENT PARAMETERS
Easy definition of parameters using the properties window. Adjust dimensioning parameters individually, in a group or through a template.

WORKING IN MULTIPLE WINDOWS
Easy model control by working in multiple windows and model views

SURFACE ELEMENT STIFFNESS MODIFIERS

Possibility to get geometry orthotropic behavior of planar elements by editing the stiffness using factors.

POWERFUL MULTITHREADED MES SOLVER
Static and dynamic analysis, temporal, seismic, geometric nonlinearities, large displacements, stability, pushover analysis, rigid links….

STAGE CALCULATIONS
The ability to define structural stages with the assignment of elements and loads to the indicated stage.

NONLINEAR SUPPORTS AND EDGE RELEASES
Complex supports for which it is possible to define any nonlinear work function or with predefined characteristics (gap, force limit, compression/tension). In addition, it is possible to define edge releases for panels working on one side (e.g. compression only, tension only).

MODEL VERIFICATION AND CORRECTION TOOLS
Built-in tools for the correction of the calculation model and user control at each stage of the calculation by displaying relevant warnings

ANALYTICAL NODE CONNECTIONS AND DIAPHRAGMS
Easy introduction of analytical connections between nodes, definition of stiffeners / diaphragms, master to slave node connections, supports and elastic releases

SCISSOR JOINTS
Definition of nominal or elastic releases between continuous elements, which will allow to faithfully reproduce the work of secondary elements such as purlins, rafters or grid beams.

FAST AND ACCURATE FE MESH GENERATOR
The program generates a finite element mesh in a very fast and accurate way. The user has many possibilities to influence the shape and density of the mesh.

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CONCRETE DESIGN
Designing of reinforced concrete elements according to European standards with national annexes, Canadian and American standards

DESIGN TEMPLATES
Definition of templates with sets of standard parameters to speed up the process of design calculations

DEFLECTION AND CRACKING ANALYSIS
Calculation and verification of deflections of reinforced concrete beams and slabs also in the cracked condition with the possibility of correction of reinforcement to the crack

CALCULATION OF THEORETICAL AND REAL REINFORCEMENT
Determination of theoretical and real reinforcement in linear and surface elements

AUTOMATIC SMOOTHING IN SLAB-TO-COLUMN LAYOUTS
Smoothing of results and consideration of stiffness of slab-to-column connection using automatic rigid constraints for any cross sections

CONSIDERATION OF SLAB-BEAM INTERACTION IN DESIGN
Automatic consideration of beam stiffness and dimensioning of T-section with effective width of slab

DETAILED CALCULATION OF SLABS FOR PUNCHING SHEAR
Verification of the punching resistance of concrete and determination of the required reinforcement in the perimeters

VISUALIZATION AND VERIFICATION OF 3D REINFORCEMENT
Generation of actual rebar layout in 3D with full editing and verification capabilities

REAL SLAB REINFORCEMENT
A module for slabs that allows you to automatically and manually define the real reinforcement of the floor slab. The theoretical reinforcement can be the result of calculations based on forces from FEM or the strip method.

GENERATION OF ELEMENT REINFORCEMENT DRAWINGS
Generation of editable drawings in beams, columns, footings, footings ,walls and slabs along with a rebar schedule

SHEAR AND GRAVITATIONAL WALLS
Analysis and design of gravitational and shear walls, also as group of walls

DETAILED CALCULATION REPORTS
Automatic generation of calculation documentation with details of the analyses carried out

ADDITIONAL SECTIONS FOR COLD-FORMED DESIGN

Ability to parametrically define a number of new section shapes, as well as perform verification for new section types according to EN 1993-1-3, as well as ACSI and CSA standards.

REDUCED STRESS METHOD
Verify steel members with longitudinal stiffeners using the Reduced Stress Method from the EN 1993-1-5.

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DIMENSIONING OF COLD-FORMED PROFILES
Detailed calculation according to EN 1993-1-3 for thin-walled cold-formed sections such as Z, C, E, etc.

ADVANCED LATERAL TORSIONAL BUCKLING ANALYSIS OF STEEL MEMBERS (LTB)
Advanced analysis method based on a model with 7 degrees of freedom taking into account section warping

STEEL ELEMENT OPTIMIZATION
Optimization of steel elements based on strength and stiffness criteria, with sorting according to various parameters like dimensions, weight….

DETAILED AND TRANSPARENT CALCULATION REPORTS
Verification of the dimensioning process based on detailed calculation notes containing verification formulas

INTEGRATED CONNECTION ANALYSIS MODULE
Analysis of typical steel connection schemes, also in a group, with advanced calculation notes

EXTENSIVE CROSS-SECTION LIBRARY
Speed up the modeling and analysis process by being able to use a rich database of single and compound steel profiles and create user cross sections

ADVANCED TORSIONAL LENGTH DEFINITION OPTIONS
Intuitive definition of lateral torsional buckling restraints based on approaching elements or user-defined points

PARAMETRIC DEFINITION OF COLD-FORMED PROFILES
Possibility of defining typical cold-formed profiles in a parametric way specifying characteristic dimensions.

CALCULATING THE PLASTIC FACTOR FOR A USER SECTION
The section calculator allows you to define also the plastic coefficient for any user section.

SUPERELEMENT CONCEPT
Combination of multiple separate elements into a single superelement for modeling and calculation purposes

COOPERATION WITH IDEA StatiCa CONNECTION
Possibility to export structure elements with forces to an additional program for dimensioning complex steel connections using the CBFEM method

EFFICIENT TIMBER DESIGN
Detailed calculation of timber elements with advanced possibilities such as consideration of tapered beams, notches, bearing at supports or speced sections.

OPTIMIZATION OF TIMBER COMPONENTS
Optimization of wooden elements based on strength and stiffness criteria, with sorting according to various parameters such as dimensions, mass…

DETAILED AND TRANSPARENT CALCULATION REPORTS
Verification of the dimensioning process based on detailed calculation notes containing verification formulas

DESIGN IN FIRE SITUATION
Verification of elements in a fire situation including protection by strength reduction and section reduction methods

KTZ GROUND STIFFNESS CALCULATOR
Ability to define elastic supports with automatic determination of ground stiffness for point, linear and surface supports

ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF PUNCTUAL AND LINEAR FOOTINGS
Possibility of geotechnical analysis for direct foundations in terms of bearing capacity of multilayer foundation, sliding, overturning, compression surface, eccentricity and settlement in conditions with and without drainage

VERIFICATION FOR MULTILAYER SOIL
Ability to calculate bearing capacity under the foundation base for single and multilayer soils by the method indicated by the user

CALCULATION OF THEORETICAL AND REAL REINFORCEMENT IN FOUNDATIONS
Calculation of reinforcement and verification for shear/punching of foundations with selection of real reinforcement

WIDE RANGE OF FOUNDATION SHAPE
Possibility of calculations for rectangular, trapezoidal and socket footings. Calculation of continuous foundations reinforced and without reinforcement

DATABASE OF SOILS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING USER SOILS
Extensive library of soils with required parameters that can be supplemented with new user soils

AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT DRAWING
Generation of detailed drawing for foundations based on user drawing template

DEFINING CARBON FACTORS

Assign specific carbon factors to individual materials or structural elements. You control the process by specifying the list of data sets for CO2 estimation.

RESULTS

Streamline your workflow with calculation results shown in graphical form and report tables. Track cost and carbon emission graphical results from the Results ribbon.

DEFINING UNIT PRICES

Your decisions can be more straightforward with the dedicated Unit Prices Manager. You control the process with a list of data sets and unit prices.

GENERATOR FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SUPPORT STRUCTURES

Possibility for quick and easy modelling support structures used for supporting photovoltaic panels. It covers geometries used on solar farms, flat roofs, and parking places.