TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
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Hi everybody!
I've seen some videos about Tekla Structures and I found it very impressive.
Is it easy to learn?
Does anyone know of free tutorials or manuals for fast learning (I mean for dummies)?
Thanks
Best regards
I've seen some videos about Tekla Structures and I found it very impressive.
Is it easy to learn?
Does anyone know of free tutorials or manuals for fast learning (I mean for dummies)?
Thanks
Best regards






RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
I heard about these BIM softwares and I thought that Tekla Structures was the best for engineers.
Revit isn't for Architects?
Can you design R.C. and steel construction drawings with Revit?
Thanks
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
Revit, in theory, allows two way communication with Bentley products, which you would then use for the design phase. The architect (again, in theory) begins a model in Revit, distributes it to the consultants, then the sub-disciplines all work off of that model in two directions.
I know of some architects that do Revit exclusively, but that's certainly the exception. I do know that it won't be too long before more projects are BIM than not. It's obviously a nascent field (for lack of a better term), so the exact process is being explored by architects and engineers. I suspect, eventually, there will be a uniform procedure to carry out design document production. Until then, it's a bit of an exploration between the consultants and the individual architects.
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My tendency is to think of Tekla as both a BIM and steel detailing program. Whereas Revit is pretty much a BIM program, someone else will have to speak up about what you do for steel connection detailing with Revit. Does Revit export the model to SDS/2, or do they attempt to do their own detailing?
At this point, Revit probably has better links to the major Structural Analysis programs. Certainly a better link to RISA(where I work). But, Tekla does link to most of the major analysis programs with a CIS/2 exchange file. That's not quite as robust as a direct link.
Tekla, however, does link nicely to RISAConnection for the design of some steel connections. That interaction is in its infancy, but seems to be promising.
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
So what BIM software do you recommend for everyday Civil/Structural engineer job?
I was looking for a BIM software that allows you to make all changes that you want and update all drawings with the best quality (R.c. and steel drawings in particular).
Best regards
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
Sincerely I don't know Bentley ProStructure.
Is it better than Tekla Structures and Revit??
Can you draw all type of Civil Engineering structures? (R.C., steel and masonry)?
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RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
In my previous life, we used some Bentley products, but that was for industrial plants, not buildings or commercial structures. Even then, the main BIM-line product was from Integraph, not Bentley. The Bentley microstation was used to create CAD drawing because it integrated well with Integraph's 3D plant model.
Seth may be able to enlighten us further, but my understanding was that Bentley and Integraph may have had some sort of falling out and split up. With integraph writing their own program to produce CAD drawings and Bentley writing their own program for 3D plant models. I suspect this is what turned into their BIM product. If I'm correct, that may explain why I'm not seeing it in mentioned in the same circles as Revit / Tekla. But, I'm really just guessing. Seth may have a better understanding of what type of market that product is really being used for.
I've also heard someone mention that Bentley is bigger in the transportation / bridge sector as well. Don't remember where I heard that. Though I want to say it may have been referring more to their CAD product (Microstation) than their BIM product.
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Does it have an analysis module or it is only a "drawing" software?
Are there free online tutorials to take a look about it?
RE: TEKLA STRUCTURES for DUMMIES
We have some free eSeminars (http://connected.bentley.com/BrowseLive.aspx?Brows... ), and also more advaned training (http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Training/Products/def... )