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Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

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I am looking for easy to use, windows oriented structural design programs for steel frame and concrete slab design. Nothing too fancy as we specialize in Tiltwall construction so my buildings don't require intricate analysis. Any source of helpful literature/books would be greatly appreciated. I have checked the local bookstores to no avail.

Thank you for your time,

Pat

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I can provide info for fiber reinforced concrete slab design if you send your mail.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

PatSablatura

Over the past few years I have been using STAAD3 available from Research Engineers. This program is very versatile and covers all steel, concrete and timber design. There is also a very useful toolcase module, Struct.etc, which covers all sorts of quick designs in concrete and steel. The program is not very expensive and is certainly worth looking at. A Demo Download is available from their website. www.reel.com.uk
Hope this info is of some use
Regards
Mike

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

PatSablatura
In my original reply to your query I gave you wrong Website address for Research Engineers Inc. The correct address for their European Site is www.reel.co.uk
They can also be contacted at their headquarters in the US at www.reiusa.com
Regards
Mike

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

cv
Please visit www.avansse.com and I am sure you will find some good sugestions to your needings. I am a user of this software and it is very helpfull for all my dayly jobs.
Regards

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

PatSablatura

There is a software called enercalc. You can visit them at enercalc.com. There software is easy to use and contains a module for tiltwall construction.

Hasanh

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I have used Staad3 and StaadPro for years. Recently I also started using struct.etc. I find these programs leave much to be desired in the user friendly area. I have Enercalc on order and have high hopes. Others I have talked with recommend Enercalc.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I have come across some very nice programs based on AS3600 from Inducta.com. Worth a look.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

i think sap 2000 and staad 3 will help u very much
also
safe for designing slabs
etabs for designing frames

just visit http://www.csiberkeley.com/

contact me if u need any help

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I have used STRUDL, STRUDL Pro, STAAD3, CSTRAAD, RISA2D, and RISA3D.  By far, the fastest, easiest, and most economical are the RISA products.  They design steel and wood (concrete is coming).  For tilt panels, we analyze in RISA using their Pdelta feature and write their output into a spreadsheet for design.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

Dear Sir,
 
Please take a look at my homepage (www.klaastromp.domainvalet.com) and surf to the homepage of Gerrit Wolsink. A nice piece of freeware for structural engineers 2d and 3d.
Klaas Tromp..

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

PatSablatura
I found this software from ASDIP on the web recently and downloaded it for evaluation. It appears to be quite good for the money. It also covers design items not normally supported by similar programs like Struct.etc or Enercalc i.e. deep beam design and corbel/ledger design.
Their website is http://home.coqui.net/jencinas/

Regards
Mike

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

Another couple of suggestions to add to the bewildering array above....one is PROKON software.....very easy to use, and has built in design capability in British, American and other codes and lots of useful design modules. You can download a full working version from their website for free two month trial.

As a powerful graphical/intuitive alternative to STAAD you could try ROBOT software website is www.robot97.com ; .....but it might break the bank !!!! Great fo analysis, but the design is still mostly to French standards... British and American design is partially available and under development.

Regards,

David.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

We have had success using PCA-Wall for tilt-up design. For general software, the easiest I have found are Enercalc and Risa. I just received Risa 2D for Windows. Hope it works as well as the DOS version.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

did anyone used tedds software?
any comments?

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

i believe the software ROBOT V6 or V12 is what you need.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I have been using Visual Anaalys for two years. It can do static and dynamic analyses. It can design in steel, wood, concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel. Its very competatively priced. You can check it out at www.iesweb.com.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

CSC has an interesting range of analysis and design software.  Their website is at www.cscworld.com.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

When comparing structural software programs, make sure the one you choose offers these benefits:
1) Free updates
2) A "standard" windows interface (to make it easy!)
3) Free support from the developers
4) A limited set of features, so you don't get overwhelmed.
5) A free-trial version to try before you buy!

You can visit www.gostructural.com or www.virtualengineer.com for more information.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I think Atlantic 2.0 is the cheapest program for structural steel design in the world. You can see it at
http://www.mecheng.asme.org/database/FEA_STR/6392.html

The price of the international release is U$S 40.0
Really Incredible

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

You could also try Prokon.com
They have a comprehensive set of programs to British and some US standards.  Demo versions are available.

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

Any one can tell me whether there is a web site on help/tutorial using staad pro and Struct.etc


Thanks

Chris

RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature

I've tried out all of these programs.  I found Risa and Enercalc to be the easiest to use.  STRAP was also nice.  Another program you should check out is RAM Steel (not cheep).  Check out www.ramint.com ;  They also have a student version download available of RAM advanse which is similar to Risa!  In fact, if your only doing simple 2D and 3D frames, this student version works great!  Also, there aren't any locks on printing and saving.  Try beating that!  At the web site they will send you an execution file for the download.

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