Steel (related software)

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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • MasterKey Moment & Simple Connections - Design of steel connections. High level of user control is supplemented by intelligent automatic design.
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  • 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.
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  • 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 Spreadsheet|]] - 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.
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  • 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.
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  • [[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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.