Steel (related software)

Steel

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• AISISplice - AISIsplice is a tool for the analysis and design of bolted field splices for straight, right, I-shaped, steel girders that follows the procedures of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. In the design mode, the software sizes and optimizes the splice plates and bolts. In the analysis mode, the software determines the adequacy of given splice plates and bolts. For both modes, performance ratios (load/resistance) for all splice components are determined. The software output consists of scaled graphics and a detailed report. Graphic illustrations include the elevation and cross section views of the splice and adjoined girders. Graphical output includes splice dimensions, bolt details, a summary of required filler plates, and splice component performance ratios. AISI Splice was developed by Dr. Firas Ibrahim and AISI's Transportation and Infrastructure Group.
• Advance Steel - Advance Steel was specifically developed for industry professionals that require a comprehensive and completely integrated package in AutoCAD. Advance Steel automates the entire structural CAD process (fabrication, erection drawings, various reports) and creates NC fabrication data in AutoCAD.
• Allplan - Nemetschek Allplan provides object-oriented planning and design software for architects and engineers. It enables users to create architectural and structure models, as well as obtain information on quantities and costs throughout all project phases. What makes this software special is that you can switch between 2D drafting and 3D modeling depending on the project phase or type. In this way, you can combine the best of both worlds and use the approach that suits you best at any time.
• Analysis for Windows - Finite Element Analysis package for 2D and 3D constructions (frames and trusses). Small and easy to use, with special focus on the user friendly Windows interface. Includes structural steel design, namely: recommendation of the best cross-section; plastic and elastic design according to Eurocode 3. Each cross-section is tested for: plastic tension or compression; bending moment (major and minor axis); plastic shear resistance; torsion (Saint Venant and warping torsion); reduced plastic shear resistance for the case of combined torsion and shear; reduced moment resistance for the case of combined bending and shear; reduced plastic moment resistance for the case of combined bending and axial force or bi-axial bending; compression buckling; lateral torsional buckling; combined bending and axial compression (Chen and Atsuta); maximum deflection. Large library of commonly used sections included (AISC, British Steel, DIN, Euronorm). Construction or structural drawings can be imported from, or exported to, AutoCAD.
• AutoStair - AutoCad extension to produce drawings and dimensions for steel stringers for fabrication. User inputs run and rise for stairs, AutoStairs draws and dimensions stringers ready for fabrication.
• AutoStructural - AutoCad extension to produce drawings for structural steel beams and columns. Auto backoffs, copes, and dimensioning. draws and dimensions beams and columns from user input and AISC data file.
• BSDI - Program for grid analysis of steel bridges.
• DESCUS I - Design and analysis of curved I-girder bridges.
• DesconWin - DesconWin is a software program for designing beam-to-column connections, beam and column splices, and beam to girder connections, of steel buildings. Simple shear connections, and partially or fully restrained moment connections are included in DesconWin. ASD and LRFD versions, both in the U.S. units and Metric units, are available separately.

  DesconWin is a Windows based program and requires MS Windows 95 or higher. Input data is entered using pull-down lists, option buttons, and text boxes. On-screen and printed output includes a detailed calculation report and a drawing of the connection. DesconWin creates a DXF file of the designed connection to interface with CAD systems.

  DesconWin has a database of steel sections including W, M, S, and HP shapes. Users can add customized or non-standard sections to this database. DesconWin requires a minimum amount of data in the Design mode and allows the user to enter all pertinent data in the Check mode.
• Detail - A fully automated structural steel detailing system. Build your model on the screen visually in 3D using Graphical Material Input (GMI), apply your connections, either globally or drag-and-drop, and the shop DWGs, erection DWGs, reports, and CNC files are generated automatically.
• Digital Canal Corporation Software Suite - Structural engineering, detailing, and drafting software: (1) VersaFrame - Frame Analysis; (2) Retaining Wall Design; (3) Footing Design; (4) Steel Design; (5) Masonry Wall Design; (6) Pile Cap Design; (7) Timber Design; (8) Wind Analysis; (9) Concrete Design; (10) StructPro - 2D drafting & detailing program for steel and concrete; (11) DetailPro - library of over 2500 pre-drawn details is sorted and organized by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) category.
• Ebstra - The software will analyse and design any 2 dimensional frame in reinforced concrete or structural steel. There is metric units (kN, m, mm) or imperial units (pounds, inches). For structural steel the software will either allow one to choose steel sections to test or let the software to find the optimal sections.
• FabTrol MRP - Estimating and production control software for steel fabricators.
• Framing Worx - Software for design of entire building framing system in one 3D model. Import architectural drawings and start laying out framing plans with intuitive tools. Complete load path from roof to foundation. Export of framing plans to CAD. Framing Worx design materials include wood, cold formed steel and structural steel elements.
• GT Strudl - Structural Design & Analysis software programs for Architectural - Engineering - Construction (AEC), CAE/CAD, utilities, offshore, industrial, nuclear and civil works facilities. GT STRUDL integrates modeling, analysis, and design into a powerful information processing system. GT STRUDL key features include Linear and Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Analysis, Plastic Hinges, Pushover Analysis, and Buckling Analysis. A wide range of 2D and 3D elements are available including Cable and Base Isolation elements. US and International Steel and Concrete Design Codes. CAD interfaces are available including the ability to import and export CIS/2 files.
• LGBEAMER - LGBeamer is program for analyzing single and multi-span beams using cold-formed stud, joist, track, z-shaped and HSS sections.
• MasterBeam Steel Beam Designer - Analysis and design of simple and continuous beams and sub frames with up to 16 spans according to BS 5950.
• MasterKey Moment & Simple Connections - Design of steel connections. High level of user control is supplemented by intelligent automatic design.
• MasterKey Steel Design - Interactive program for comprehensive design of steel sections (I-Sections, Hollow Sections, Angles, Channels, and Tees) according to the BS 5950.
• MultiSteel - Structural steel design software for AutoCAD in 2D and 3D steel. Wide range of automated features. Full design links. Specialized modules for platforms, stairs, rigs and offshore.
• OpenSees - OpenSees is an open source software framework for structural and geotechnical applications in both sequential and parallel environments. It has been developed in the research community as a means of sharing research ideas and developments via a common software platform. It has elements and materials for structural beam-column analysis and continuum analysis, geotechnical contiuum analysis and soil-structure interaction. It provides many options for solution algorithms, integration schemes, and equation solvers.

  A number of applications are provided for sequential and parallel usage.

  It is primarily written in C++, though it makes usee of many legacy ruoutines written in c and fortran. Element and materials API's allow new elements and materials to be written in C or fortran, which can be dynamically linked to run with the existing interpreters.
• Plate Girder Splice Design Spreadsheet - Spreadsheet for design of bolted splice for steel plate girders according to AASHTO LRFD, 3rd Edition (2004). English units.
• Plate I-Girder Section - Calculates noncomposite and composite (for modular ratios n and 3n) section properties for steel I-girders with concrete deck. Calculates cumulative stresses at critical locations for loads applied to noncomposite and composite sections. Detailed calculations for determination of flexural and shear capacity according to AASHTO LRFD, 3rd Edition, 2004. Calculates plastic and yield moments. English units.
• quickEC3 - Training tool for EN 1993-1-1 (EC3), quikEC3 is useful electronic blue book which can calculate properties, section classifications and structural capacities for a wide range of section shapes, using EC3 terminology. A database of all major worldwide steel sections is included but custom tables are easily built for non-standard sections. In addition, the program calculates the following: section classifications for axial, y bending, z bending (for non-symmetrical sections, classification is carried out for either top, bottom, left or right of section in compression depending upon section orientation). Calculation of effective section properties for class4 (slender) sections including any shift in neutral axis. Section capacity checks: axial tension, axial compression, moment, low shear, high shear, moment and shear, moment with axial, moment axial and shear for both Y and Z axis bending. Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 (slender) sections are covered. Combined axial, X moment and Y moment capacity checks.
• RCAD Reinforcement - RCAD is a new leading edge solution for the modeling and drafting of steel and concrete structures. RCAD can be used in a variety of situations and, built upon the philosophy of integrated solutions, allows the user to benefit from a truly seamless integration of drafting, analysis and design. RCAD software is a solution completely integrated with Autodesk products and may be used with both AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop. As with all RCAD products, the complete range of AutoCAD/ADT commands are available at any time. RCAD Reinforcement is a solution that allows the fast and effective definition of reinforced concrete structures inside AutoCAD. The software has many "templates" that comply with the detailing practices of different countries around the world, to ensure that local detailing methods can be used and the appropriate bar schedules produced automatically. Several macros exist for the fast and efficient detailing and scheduling of "standard" structures, such as pad footings, staircases, beams and columns. As with RCAD Steel, the software benefits from complete integration with the world renowned analysis and design software ROBOT Millennium - thereby producing automatic drawings of reinforced concrete members that have previously defined in ROBOT Millennium.
• RCAD Steel - RCAD is a new leading edge solution for the modeling and drafting of steel and concrete structures. RCAD can be used in a variety of situations and, built upon the philosophy of integrated solutions, allows the user to benefit from a truly seamless integration of drafting, analysis and design. RCAD software is a solution completely integrated with Autodesk products and may be used with both AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop. As with all RCAD products, the complete range of AutoCAD/ADT commands are available at any time.

  RCAD Steel allows users to easily define steel structures inside AutoCAD/ADT. The software has a full library of steel sections from around the world and also has various "macros" built in as standard to facilitate the simple generations of standard details, such as connections, staircases and handrails. Facilities also exist to produce simple general arrangement details or even more detailed shop drawings. However, arguably the strongest part of the solution is the ability of RCAD Steel to integrate with ROBOT Millennium analysis and design software, thereby providing a single solution for drawing, analysis, design and final detailing. A typical practical example of this could be that the draftsman would set up a drawing in RCAD Steel, the engineer would then work on the integrated ROBOT file and maybe make some changes to the section sizes used and then the draftsman would benefit from a "seamless" update of the drawing file that could then be taken further to produce final drawings.

  The benefits, both in terms of time saved and also accuracy, are obvious.
• Revit Structure - Revit Structure software integrates a multimaterial physical model with an independently editable analytical model for efficient analysis, design, and documentation. Create your own models or import architectural files from AutoCAD Architecture or Revit Architecture. Bidirectional linking to structural analysis software enables accurate model updates, while parametric change management technology coordinates those updates across your documents.
• SSDCP - AutoCAD-based product for making structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication drawings, plate-work details, anchor bolt plans, erection plans, e-sheet sections, and more. Drawings follow AISC standards. Detail beams, columns, bracing, stairs, handrails, frames, tilt-up panels, and full-size shop templates.
• STEELS Plus - Reference utility for the properties of structural steel shapes, both current and historical, used in the United States. Access section information as published in the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) database. Includes W, M, S, HP, C, MC, L, WT, MT, ST, HSS, 2L & PIPES shapes in both English and SI systems. Contains the geometric and mechanical properties for more than 3800 shapes (1900+ for each unit system). Enables to find sections based on specific criteria and browse for all sections, view equivalent sections between English/SI systems.
• Scia Steel - Scia Steel is modular software for the control of the manufacturing and execution process of steel construction. The core of the system is made of the parts list (abbreviation B.O.M. for "Bill of Materials") and of the geometrical data on this parts list. The parameter setting of Scia Steel guarantees that this data-processing solution is appropriate for each organisation. Moreover, the modular approach allows an optimal adaptation to any modification with regard to the structure of the company. Many steel constructors already changed to CAD and the use of CNC machines. Scia Steel is the logical link between CAD and CNC for all work preparation with respect to treatment and transfer of seized data to related systems.
• ShapeBook - ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is a quick reference and AutoCAD parametric drafting application for structural steel design and detailing. ShapeBook is based on the AISC Manual of Steel Construction LRFD, 3rd Edition. Structural steel shapes are available in US imperial and metric units.
• Sigma-X Designer - Design of steel structures.
• Soft Burn - SoftBurn is a CNC Plate Burner Software that Scans virtually any Connection Material sheet or P sheet of plates detailed for fabrication. Soft Burn will scan (read) these drawings of plates, and create full scale DXF or DSTV files for the CNC plate burner. These DXF and DSTV files can then be read in by the CNC plate burning software completely eliminating the need to program the plates manually in the shop.

  Input: Autocad Drawings - Soft Burn will read virtually any DWG or DXF file, typically created by Autocad or other software packages as input. The Connection Material drawing, or P sheet, can consist from one to any number of plates, but should just be connection material, not a full shop drawing of a Column or Beam. The plates on these drawings have to be drawn to some scale (example, 1 inch scale), and each plate can be drawn to a different scale if needed.

  Output: DXF output Files - The DXF output file generated by SoftBurn will be the full scale drawing of the plate, with all inside corners radiused. The layer used for the plate outline is user defined, typically PLASMA or CUT. The holes will be drawn in layer PUNCH1, PUNCH2, or PUNCH3, as each of these layers define a hole or tool diameter, and are user defined. These DXF files will be easily read into the software used on your CNC plate burner.

  The DSTV output file generated by SoftBurn are the industry standard DSTV file, and includes all the properties required in the DSTV file including the plate grade, quantity, properties, etc. All inside corners will be radiused, and the plate profile and holes will be accurately reported as well. These DSTV files will be easily read into and software requiring DSTV files.
• Soft Steel - Soft Steel is a three dimensional Structural Steel Detailing Software for any type of structural steel project.

  Embedded built-in AutoCAD commands and extensive use of ARX Technology results in a powerful yet intuitive way to operate with a sophistication of results.

  This detailing software automatically produces structural steel fabrication drawings quickly, accurately and efficiently. Soft Steel has been designed with simplicity of operation in mind so that the user requires no special skills to run the system.
• Softscan - SoftScan is a generic Bill of Material scanner designed to read data from various CAD systems (such as DWG or DXF) and to export them into many other output formats. Also creates a suite of reports based on the bill of material.

  Exports: Steel2000, KISS Files, Structural Software, Microsoft Excel, EJE, Romac

  Inputs: 3D Cad/SmartKad, DWG/DXF

  Special Fields: Revisions, Sequences, Pay Code, Finishes

  Reports: Bill of Material, Connection Material List, Connection Material Order List, Connection Material Reference, Main Material Cutting List, Main Material Nesting, Main Material Order List, Main Material Order List with Marks, Fiel Bolt Summary, Field Bolt Placement
• Software by NYacad, Inc. - Collection of programs for AutoCad by NYacad includes: SolidStructural - 3D steel autodetailing system; ACAD Officer; SDS Macro VA; Hatch Fast; SDS-DXF convert; etc.
• Solid Structural - 3D steel auto detailing, AutoCad-based software for structural steel and stairs. Steel framing and anchor bolt plans, elevations, shop drawings, and reports generated in auto regime.
• Standard Steel Profiles - Standard Steel Profile is a free online application designed to present you all the data you need on standard steel profiles: geometry, mechanical and physical properties and resistance, based on element length and support conditions.
• Steel - Proportioning of steel cross-sections and members according to the EC3 standard. Evaluation of buckling, lateral buckling, weakening, and slenderness. Program can be run either independently or as a design module of static analysis program.
• Steel Fire - Calculates fire resistance, in minutes, of steel cross-sections and members according to the EC3 standard. Can evaluate unprotected components and components with fire protection, such coatings, spray coatings or protection tubs. Can be used independently or as a module of static analysis program.
• Steel Utilities Online - Library of user-submitted steel software maintained by Modern Steel Construction.
• Steel for iPhone and iPod Touch - Steel for iPhone & iPod Touch is an application for Civil and Structural Engineers, Architects and Drafters. It Provides access to the American Institute of Steel Construction 13.0 and 13.0H steel shapes database.

  The application contains the steel shapes appearing in the following American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) libraries: (1) Current Version 13 (in English and metric units); (2) LRFD 1st to 3rd Ed. (including LRFD 2nd Ed. SI - International Units); (3) ASD 6th to 9th Ed.; and HISTORIC.

  Steel for iPhone allows sorting of the sections within a library given a specific property. It also lets you find a section with a quick search function, where, for example, "W16 x 89", "W16x89" or simply "W1689" will locate the same section or its closest approximation.
• SteelCAD - Automated steel detailing and fabrication software. Complies with AISC and CISC standards. Produces erection drawings and generates design calculations. Shop-ready drawings. Details most structural beams, columns, vertical and horizontal bracing, stairs, and ladders. Any member made from almost any structural shape.
• Tekla Structures - Fully integrated 3D solution that enables creation and management of complete 3D building models regardless of material or structural complexity. The Tekla Structures solution covers the whole structural design process from conceptual design to detailing, and to construction. Tekla Structures now integrates XSteel, which was earlier an independent program for steel detailing.
• TheStructuralEngineer.info Software Listing - The software directory includes programs, spreadsheets and web applications on analyses of beams, frames, plates, bridge, design of steel and concrete as well as other related fields.