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
RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature
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
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
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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
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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
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RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature
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also
safe for designing slabs
etabs for designing frames
just visit http://www.csiberkeley.com/
contact me if u need any help
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RE: Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature
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..
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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
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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.
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any comments?
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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.
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http://www.mecheng.asme.org/database/FEA_STR/6392.html
The price of the international release is U$S 40.0
Really Incredible
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They have a comprehensive set of programs to British and some US standards. Demo versions are available.
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Thanks
Chris
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