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AceCAD Software, Inc.Phone: 610-280-9840Email: [email protected]: www.strucad.com

“StrucCad” 3D Detailing Software x x x x

Adapt CorporationPhone: 650-306-2400Email: [email protected]: www.adaptsoft.com

ADAPT-Floor Pro

3D FEM analysis and design of complete concrete fl oor and foundation systems – beams, beam frames, steps, one-way, and two-way slabs. Conventionally reinforced or post-ten-sioned. Directly import model and loads from STAAD.pro or ETABS. Advanced rebar and P/T detailing capabilities.

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ADAPT-PT

Easy-to-learn, fast software for design of post-tensioned fl oor systems – beams, beam frames, steps, one-way, and two-way slabs – using Equivalent Frame Method. Rapidly generates opti-mized designs with tendon profi le and required additional reinforcement. Great for training engineers new to P/T.

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ADAPT-RC

Easy-to-learn, fast software for design of reinforced concrete fl oor systems - beams, beam frames, one-way, and two-way slabs – using Equivalent Frame Method. Models steps, drop caps/panels, transverse beams, and multiple beam cross sections. Includes investigation mode and cracked section defl ections.

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ATIR Engineering SoftwarePhone: 847-677-1945Email: [email protected]: www.atir.com

STRAP for Building Engineering x x x x x

STRAP for Bridge Engineering x X

BEAMD x x

AutodeskPhone: 415-507-5000Email: [email protected]: www.autodesk.com/structure

Autodesk Revit Structure

Increase effi ciency, accuracy, and design fl exibility with Autodesk® Revit® Structure engineering/documentation software. Using a single building information model, proven parametric change management technology, and dynamic linking to industry-leading analysis applications, Autodesk Revit Structure integrates and coordinates structural design and documentation.

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AXIUMPhone: 503-626-4935Email: [email protected] Web: www.axiumae.com

Ajera x

Protrax x

Beaufort Analysis, Inc.Phone: 252-504-2282Email: [email protected]: www.beaufort-analysis.com

Strand7 Strand7 – a sensibly priced fi nite element analysis system used extensively for civil, structural, mechanical and transportation engineering. It’s Windows® native and comprises fully integrated pre-processing (including CAD import and auto-meshing), solvers (static, dynamic, heat transfer, linear, non-linear) and post-processing functionality.

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Bentley Systems, Inc.Phone: 610-458-5000Email: [email protected]: www.bentley.com

MicroStation x x x

Bentley Architecture x x x x x x x

Bentley ProjectWise x x x

CADRE AnalyticPhone: 425-392-4309Email: [email protected]: www.cadreanalytic.com

CADRE Flow Finite element fl ow analyhsis x x

CADRE Geo Finite element fl ow analysis x x

CADRE Pro 5 Finite element structral analysis x x x

Computers & Structures, Inc.Phone: 510-845-2177Email: [email protected]: www.csiberkeley.com

ETABS

ETABS – FEM package for designing buildings with Moment Resisting Frames, Braced Frames, Shear Wall Systems, Sloped Roofs, Ramps and Parking Structures, Multiple Tower Buildings, or Stepped Diaphragm Systems with Concrete Floors, Composite Steel Decks or Steel Joist Floor Framing Systems.

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SAFESAFE is an FEM package for the Analysis and Design of Simple and Complex Concrete Flat Plates and Foundations of arbitrary shapes and varying thickness. Foundations can be combi-nations of Mats, Strip Footings or Isolated Spread Footings.

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SAP2000

SAP2000 – FEM package for designing Bridges, Industrial Structures, Transmission Tow-ers, Machine Foundations, Power Facilities, Cable Structures, Sports Facilities, Performance Venues and Special Structures. The intuitive graphical interface allows you to create structural models rapidly and intuitively without learning curve delays.

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Concrete Reinforcing Steel InstitutePhone: 847-517-1200Email: [email protected]: www.crsi.org

CRSI Advanced Column Program

Makes choices in column sizes, materials, reinforcing on one screen instantly. Displays P/M Interaction diagram to scale when checking preliminary sizes or reinforcing. Uniquely dis-plays moment magnifi cation for slender columns and refl ects it in the applied loads. One page output.

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CRSI Advanced Retaining Wall Program

See graphically to scale, on one screen instantly, effect of input items on stability and design of wall including changes in dimensions, soil properties, rebar splices. Set own parameters for soil, or use defaults. One page output for design notes.

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Email: [email protected]

Slab Bridge Designer 2.0

Major upgrade of slab design analysis software for steel reinforced concrete slab bridge de-signer. Provides analysis based upon materials, bridge geometry, Load Resistant Design Factor (LRDF) that meets new AASHTO bridge durability specifi cations. Navigates through bridge design and resulting analysis.

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Daystar Software, Inc.Phone: 816-741-4310Email: [email protected]: www.daystarsoftware.com

Daystart FootingMaster x x x

Daystar RetainWall x x x x

Multiframe x x x

Decon USA, Inc.Phone: 866-DECON USEmail: [email protected]: www.deconusa.com

ST Design ST Design – free Studrail Design software. Studrails are commonly used in concrete slabs with direct loading on the column, eliminating drop panels, beams and column capitals. The software calculates the size and quantities of Studrails needed to resist the load.

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Design DataPhone: 800-443-0782Email: [email protected]: www.sds2.com

SDS/2For the steel industry’s fabrication, detailing and engineering sectors. SDS/2 software family products provide automatic details, CNC data, inventory control, multed reports, shipping tickets, cut lists and more. Reduce time spent to produce drawings, order material, fabricate and erect steel.

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DetailCADPhone: 406-862-7906Email: [email protected]: www.detailcad.com

DetailCad Genie Shapes Chart x

Devco Software, Inc.Phone: 541-426-5713Email: [email protected]: www.devcosoftware.com

LGBEAMER v6 Pro LGBEAMER v6 Pro provides modeling of cold-formed cee’s, channels and zee’s with uniform, concentrated, partial span, sloping and axial loads. Single, boxed, back-to-back and built-up members can be designed. Modules for framed openings, shearwalls, x-braces and general interactions are included.

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Dimensional Solutions, Inc.Phone: 281-497-5991Email: [email protected]: www.dimsoln.com

DSAnchorDSAnchor completes anchor design in accordance with Appendix D, ACI 318 in seconds, pro-viding individual and group anchor capacities for various tensile and shear failure models. x x

Mat3DMat3D completes rigid analysis of soil/pile-supported mats in minutes, offering an integrated, single program solution from design to construction drawings in popular CAD engines. x x

Shaft3DShaft3D is a windows-based shaft (caisson) design solution that completes axial capacity analy-sis, lateral analysis, and concrete design in seconds. x x

DSi Digital LLCPhone: 770-446-3334Email: [email protected]: www.difsol.com

IntelliModel IntelliModel is a parametric computer software application that allows rapid production of 3D building models within the AutoCAD® environment. IntelliModel automates the produc-tion of architectural isometrics, plans and elevations, as well as producing automated building framing and analysis. For more informations or to see a demo visit www.difsol.com or call 1-877-220-1430

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Eagle PointPhone: 800-678-6565Email: [email protected]: www.eaglepoint.com

RoadCalc x x

Enercalc Engineering SoftwarePhone: 949-645-0151Email: [email protected]: www.enercalc.com

Structural Engineering Library x x x x x x x

Georgia Tech - CASE CenterPhone: 404-894-2260Email: [email protected]: www.gtstrudl.gatech.edu

GT STRUDLGT STRUDL is a database driven structural analysis & design software system with in-tegrated features for linear and nonlinear analysis, static and dynamic frame and fi nite element analysis, steel and reinforced concrete frame design, and offshore jacket analysis and design.

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HiltiPhone: 918-252-6265Email: [email protected]: www.us.hilti.com

Hilti PROFIS Anchor Design Software

The most complete anchor design program available, PROFIS provides 3-D anchor de-sign and a Hilti expertise-packed database. It features the only tested and ICC-approved anchors for cracked concrete use in North America. PROFIS helps keep you up-to-date on design codes.

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Integrated Engineering Software, Inc.Phone: 800-707-0816Email: [email protected]: www.iesweb.com

VisualAnalysis 5.5 Package x x x x x x

Integrated Structural Software, Inc.Phone: 888-477-8491Email: [email protected]: www.robot-structures.com

ROBOT Millennium Version 18 x x x x x x x x x x x

Keymark Enterprises LLCPhone: 720-622-2506Email: [email protected]: www.keymark.com

KeyBuild x x x x

King & Associates, LLCPhone: 888-844-9608Email: [email protected]: www.spacegass.com

SPACE GASS Structural Engineering Software x x x x x x x

Leap SoftwarePhone: 800-451-5327Email: [email protected]: www.leapsoft.com

AXSYS

The most advanced design software for precast/reinforced and prestressed columns and wall panels in accordance with ACI and CSA building codes. AXSYS is fully integrated with Tekla Structures, the fi rst truly integrated 3D software for the structural engineer-ing industry.

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LEAP Bridge

The only bridge integrated software package that parametrically adjusts to changes in component design and populates those changes throughout the geometry, substructure and superstructure. Reduce errors and redundant data entry and spend more time doing what you do best.

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PRESTOThe leading design program for prestressed or mildly reinforced concrete beams in ac-cordance with the ACI or CSA building codes. PRESTO is fully integrated with Tekla Structures, the fi rst truly integrated 3D software for the structural engineering industry.

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Losch Software, Ltd.Phone: 847-705-1396Email: [email protected]: www.LoschSoft.com

LECPress Precast/Prestressed Beam and Slab Design

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LECWall Precast/Prestressed Sandwich Wall & Column Design

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LUSASPhone: 212-295-2197Email: [email protected]: www.lusas.com

LUSAS Bridge x x x x

LUSAS Civil & Structural x x x

MDX SoftwarePhone: 573-446-3221Email: [email protected]: www.mdxsoftware.com

Curved & Straight Steel Bridge Design & Rating x x

MIDASoft, Inc.Phone: 281-920-9958Email: [email protected]: www.MidasUser.com

MIDAS/Civil

MIDAS/Civil (Bridge) analyzes/designs all types of 3-D Bridges. Covers curved steel & PC composite girder, segmental post-tensioning, Suspension, Cable-Stayed, skewed Slab, Frame and Culvert bridges, Heat of Hydration analysis. Generates comprehensive traffi c loads to AASHTO/CSA through infl uence lines and surfaces.

x x x x

MIDAS/Gen

MIDAS/Gen (Building) analyzes/designs buildings to ACI, AISC, CSA, Euro, BS & SSRC. Lateral design load generation, Building construction sequence analysis with column shortening, Building model generation wizard, P-Delta & Large displacement (cable) analyses, Linear & Nonlinear dynamic analyses, and much more.

x x x x

MIDAS/SetMIDAS/Set designs structural components of steel, concrete & composite construction. It covers beams, irregular columns, shear walls, retaining walls, base plates, combined footings and beams/slabs to ACI, AISC & BS.

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National ConcreteMasonry AssociationPhone: 703-713-1900Email: [email protected]: www.ncma.org

Annotated Design & Construction Details for Concrete Masonry

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Design for Segmental Retaining Walls, SRWall x

NCMA Masonry Design Software x


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OasysPhone: +44-191-238-7559Email: [email protected]: www.oasys-software.com

GSAOasys GSA is the structural analysis program developed for Arup, one of the world’s lead-ing fi rms of international consulting engineers. GSA performs a broad range of analysis and design of structural models composed of skeletal frames and 2D fi nite elements.

x x x x x x x

Mail ManageOasys Mail Manager is a project-orientated and general purpose e-mail fi ling tool that plugs into Microsoft Outlook 2000 and above. It increases handling effi ciency by auto-mating fi ling and notifying team members of incoming and outgoing e-mails.

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Oasys GEOThe Oasys GEO suite includes programs for the analysis of fl exible retaining walls, pre-diction of soil settlement and ground movements induced by tunneling, pile design, slope stability and fi nite element analysis of soils and groundwater.

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pcaStructurePointPhone: 847-966-4357Email: [email protected]: www.pcaStructurePoint.com

Reinforced Concrete Analysis and Design

As part of the Portland Cement Association, pcaStructurePoint combines PCA’s suite of concrete software with its collective expertise and resources in structural engineering. pcaStructurePoint offers a single point of access for resources: design software, product specs, educational tools, technical support.

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Posten Engineering SystemsPhone: 510-506-8284Email: [email protected]: www.postensoft.com

TiltUP 2006TiltUP’s Advanced Design Capabilities allow you to design Pre-Stressed Concrete Tilt-up Walls, as well as conventional Reinforced Concrete Tilt-up Walls in a fast, No nonsense Interface

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POSTEN MULTISTORY

Post-Tensioned & Reinforced Concrete Software with Advanced Design Capabilities like no other. No guessing Tendon Profi les, POSTEN fully designs them for you even with non-prismatic members of virtually any shape. Designs Beams, Joists, Slabs, Flat Plates, Waffl e Slabs and Columns.

x x x x

CONCRETDesign and Analyze Beams, Joists, Slabs, Flat Plates, 2-way Slabs with Drop Panels, Waffl e Slabs and Columns in Multistory Structures, with Powerful Design Capabilities (i.e. truly variable section properties across each span) not found in any other software.

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RAM InternationalPhone: 800-726-7789Email: [email protected]: www.ramint.com

RAM Advanse x x x x x x x x x x

RAM CADstudio x

RAM Structural System x x x x x x

Research Engineers InternationalPhone: 714-974-2500Email: [email protected]: www.reiworld.com

STAAD.Pro 2005

STAAD.Pro 2005 – most widely used structural software: linear and non-linear beam elements, plate and surface elements, 3D brick elements, linear and P-delta analysis, advanced dynamics (seismic, wind, vibrations), automatic load generators (wind, fl oor, seismic, offshore), soil-structure interaction and multi-material design.

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STAAD.foundation

STAAD.foundation can analyze and design isolated and group footings, perform pile cap arrangements, and analysis and design of mats and pile caps. It also creates reinforcement layouts for complex mat foundations. All calculations and schematics are automatically produced.

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STAAD.beam

STAAD.beam can analyze and design single steel composite and non-composite beams with various loadings and takes into consideration camber, web openings and vibrations. It provides shear stud layout, full HTML calculation sheets and allows for pre construc-tion dead loading.

x x x x x

Retain Pro SoftwarePhone: 800-422-2251Email: [email protected]: www.retainpro.com

Retain Pro 2005Design nearly any retaining wall easily, accurately and code compliant. Handles can-tilevered, restrained, gravity walls. Any loading condition, including seismic. Graphics include .DXF fi le creation. Free demo available. From $295. Upgrade discounts.

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RISA TechnologiesPhone: 949-951-5815Email: [email protected]: www.risatech.com

RISA-3DRISA-3D is a productive, time-tested general analysis and design program with total integration for small and large projects. Automatic physical modeling allows defi nition of members as they exist in the fi eld rather than as multiple segments.

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RISAFloor

RISAFloor – the only fl oor software that integrates with a general analysis package - RISA-3D. Designing both gravity and lateral systems on one model, add anything, any-where, including moving loads, one-way members and springs, tapered wide fl anges and plate/shell components.

x x x x x x

RISATower

Designed specifi cally for the telecommunications industry, RISATower, formerly ERI Tower, can analyze and design 3- and 4-sided guyed and self-supporting towers using the TIA-222-G (2005) standard or any of the previous TIA/EIA standards back to RS-222 (1959).

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Simpson Strong-TieAnchor SystemsPhone: 800-999-5099Email: [email protected]: www.strongtieanchors.com

Simpson Anchor Designer Using Simpson’s Anchor Designer, enter performance criteria and receive recommended anchor solutions based on test data. Load reductions for spacing and edge distance, base material thickness and temperature are automatically calculated. Saves results and cal-culations, or prints them out.

x x x

Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyPhone: 800-999-5099Email: [email protected]: www.strongtie.com

Strong-Tie Connector Selector

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Connector Selector software fi nds lowest cost connector for solid sawn lumber, I-joists, SCL, Glulam and trusses. It considers wood species and masonry type, automatically applies connector load adjustment factors for modifi cations, and specifi es model numbers. Generates material lists.

x x x

ATS Tiedown Systems For high capacity tie down systems in multistory holdown applications, Simpson’s ATS software calculates tension and compression members; creates customized AutoCAD el-evations for each run; easy to follow, printable, calculations; and lumber summary for the installer. ATS is code listed.

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Standards DesignGroup, Inc.Phone: 800-366-5585Email: [email protected]: www.standardsdesign.com

Blast ResistantGlazing 2003

Blast Resistant Glazing Design enables users to size rectangular laminated glass and insulating glass constructed with at least one laminated glass lite to resist user-specifi ed explosive threats. Operates in a Windows™ environment. User-friendly input and out-put and prints detailed reports.

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Wind Loads onStructures 2004

Wind Loads on Structure 2004 performs all wind load computations (ASCE 7-02 and ASCE 7-98, Section 6). “Build” structures within the system (buildings, signs, chimneys, tanks, etc). Utilize built-in wind speeds, user entered wind speed, and different exposures for different wind directions.

x x x

Window GlassDesign 2004

Window Glass Design 2004 performs all required calculations per ASTM E 1300-02/03. Also designs using ASTM E 1300-98/00 and ASTM E 1300-94. Endorsed by The Glass Association of North America as the best tool for design to resist wind and long-term loadings.

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Steel Joist InstitutePhone: 843-626-1995Email: [email protected]: www.steeljoist.org

Computer Vibration Analysis Program A computer program to assist the qualifi ed professional engineer in determining probable

vibration characteristics of fl oor systems using open web steel joists. x x

StrucSoft SolutionsPhone: 514-341-9646Email: [email protected]: www.strucsoft.ca

HsbCAD

hsbCAD, object oriented technology based on AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop. Cre-ate fabrication drawings and details quickly and effi ciently in ACAD for automated and non-automated manufacturing of Timber & Lite Gage Steel design, Post & Beam, Modular, Log and Sips designed buildings.

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ProSteel 3D

ProSteel 3D, a complete solution built on ARX technology within AutoCAD. ProSteel 3D facilitates 3D modeling for ACAD. Automates production drawings, shop drawings, detail drawings, bill of materials and more. New functionality for towers and offshore projects using Parametric Technology.

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StrucLink

ProSteel 3D StrucLink is a bi-directional seamless interface which manages the fl ow of data between the ACAD model and Analysis software. This new technology allows project engineers and drafting technicians to share the same model. Eliminate costly errors and rework.

x x x x x

Structural Design Software Solutions, Inc.Phone: 905-681-2166Email: [email protected]: www.sdss.biz

ANSYS/CivilFEM v9ROBOT Millennium v18 x x x x x x x x x x x

Structural Desktop, Inc.Phone: 479-471-5227Email:

[email protected]: www.structuraldesktop.com

Structural Desktop Structural Desktop integrates the structural-analytical modeling process with AutoCAD, Material listings, plans, elevations, sections. Solid models are extracted from this model in seconds. Reduced costs and improved accuracy permit Structural Desktop to pay for itself in a single project.

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Structural Engineers, Inc.Phone: 540-731-3330Email: tmmurray@fl oorvibe.comWeb: www.fl oorvibe.com

FloorVibe x

Tekla, Inc.Phone: 770-426-5105Email: [email protected]: www.tekla.com

Tekla Structures - Engineering

Fully integrated engineering analysis & design solution; successfully combines physical models with analytical models. Loaded design models are integrally analyzed via the integrated STAAD.Pro analysis engine. Contract drawings are automatically created and maintained by the model.

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Tekla Structures - Standard Design

Tekla Structures - Standard Design is Tekla’s intuitive multi-material load & connection modeling solution for visual design. Models can be exported to the analysis engine of choice. Analyzed models can be re-imported for automated design drawing creation.


Tekla Structures - Full Detailing

Tekla Structures - Full Detailing is the evolution of Xsteel. The ability to create compre-hensive production models & design/detail/shop drawings for structural steel, pre-cast concrete, CIP reinforced concrete elements. Tekla also offers modeling solutions for each construction material separately.


Woodworks®Phone: 800-844-1275Email:

[email protected]:

www.woodworks-software.com

Woodworks® Design Offi ce Software

WoodWorks® - produced with technical guidance from the American Wood Council of the American Forest & Paper Association. Quickly design light-frame or heavy timber structures based on (latest) 2001 edition of the AF&PA’s National Design Specifi ca-tion® (NDS®) for Wood Construction.

x x x

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