Structural Analysis/Design Programs and Literature 1

[PatSablatura]

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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.<br>
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Thank you for your time,<br>
<br>
Pat

 

[merbas]

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

 

[MPHenry]

PatSablatura<br>
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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.

http://www.reel.com.uk<br>

Hope this info is of some use<br>
Regards<br>
Mike

 

[MPHenry]

PatSablatura<br>
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

http://www.reel.co.uk<br>

They can also be contacted at their headquarters in the US at

http://www.reiusa.com<br>

Regards<br>
Mike

 

[cv]

cv <br>
Please visit

http://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.<br>
Regards

 

[hasanh]

PatSablatura<br>
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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.<br>
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Hasanh

 

[gmichel]

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.

 

[MPHenry]

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

 

[DENIRO]

i think sap 2000 and staad 3 will help u very much<br>also <br>safe for designing slabs<br>etabs for designing frames<br><br>just visit <A HREF="

http://www.csiberkeley.com/"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.csiberkeley.com/</A><br><br>contact

me if u need any help

 

[JAE]

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

 

Dear Sir,<br>&nbsp;<br>Please take a look at my homepage (<A HREF="

http://www.klaastromp.domainvalet.com"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.klaastromp.domainvalet.com</A>)

and surf to the homepage of Gerrit Wolsink. A nice piece of freeware for structural engineers 2d and 3d. <br>Klaas Tromp..

 

[MPHenry]

PatSablatura<br>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.<br>Their website is <A HREF="

http://home.coqui.net/jencinas/"

TARGET="_new">

http://home.coqui.net/jencinas/</A><br><br>Regards<br>Mike

 

[daveross]

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.<br><br>As a powerful graphical/intuitive alternative to STAAD you could try ROBOT software website is <A HREF="

http://www.robot97.com&nbsp"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.robot97.com&nbsp</A>;&nbsp;.....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.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>David.

 

[beamer]

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.

 

[MALY]

did anyone used tedds software?<br>any comments?

 

[nvy]

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

 

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 <A HREF="

http://www.iesweb.com"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.iesweb.com</A>.

 

[Monty2]

CSC has an interesting range of analysis and design software.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their website is at <A HREF="

http://www.cscworld.com"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.cscworld.com</A>.

 

[se]

When comparing structural software programs, make sure the one you choose offers these benefits:
1) Free updates
2) A &quot;standard&quot; 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

http://www.gostructural.com

or

http://www.virtualengineer.com

for more information.

 

[Cainzo]

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