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Structural engineers from all corners of the world face similar problems. On the one hand, they have to deal with audacious plans of architects; on the other, they have to tackle effectively the everyday tasks of engineering practice.
Scia Engineer meets both of these challenges and provides structural engineers and designers with a comprehensive and robust tool for the modelling, analysis, design and drawing of steel, concrete, timber, aluminium and composite structures.

Analysis - Checking – Optimisation

Scia Engineer performs static, dynamic, stability, nonlinear and other special types of analysis. The results are directly used for design and checks according to appropriate technical building standards.  Scia Engineer employs the displacement-based finite element method, but does not work with finite elements directly. Instead, the program exploits structural elements for which the finite element mesh is generated “behind the scenes”.

Calculation results are directly used for design and code checking. Structural engineers can perform basic checks as well as advanced checks for specific situations (e.g. fire resistance) and structures (e.g. bridges, prefabricated elements). The integrated checks are available for numerous national and international codes such as IBC, BS and the Eurocodes with National Annexes.

The integrated optimisation tools then help produce safe, economical and environmentally friendly designs.

Structural BIM

Scia Engineer is well-known for its outstanding modelling capabilities and represents a compact structural BIM solution whose True Analysis feature makes it possible to handle two models in one project.

• The structural model describes in detail the shape of individual elements, their position and possible
local adaptations (cut-outs, etc.)

• The analysis model contains all the information required for calculations and design.

Scia Engineer with its openBIM support smoothly exchanges data with a wide range of CAD/CAE programs through the certified IFC 2x3 interface (Archicad, Vectorworks) and imports and exports data from and to the generally used formats like SDNF, DWG, DXF and VRML. In addition, it has direct links with Allplan, Revit Structure, Tekla Structures and Etabs. The software has an open interface, which allows for the creation of customized applications for specific segments: pipe modelling, scaffolding, pre-engineered buildings, etc.

 

We attribute importance to Innovation & Quality

Cutting edge interface - Fastest calculation engine - Unique technologies

  • True Analysis: two models integrated in one project: the structural model and analysis model. The engineer is   mastering his analysis model, while keeping integrity with other departments.
  • Member Recognizer: automatic conversion of general structural shapes to analysis elements
  • Parametric Modelling: fast solution for repetitive analysis; user-defined libraries of components
  • Direct modelling with structural elements such as beams, walls, shells, etc. Fast finite element engine works “behind the scenes”
  • AutoDesign following building codes for steel, concrete, composite, aluminium…
  • Template Analysis: rapid and easy reuse of user-generated parametric models for the creation of new designs
  • User-defined attributes (information) for structural entities (e.g. cost, surface treatment...)
  • Automated General Arrangement Drawings directly linked to the 3D model
  • MS Excel link allowing for external checks with results displayed directly in Scia Engineer
  • Open program interface for linking of user-defined or tailored modules
  • Support of 64 bit computers and cloud computing - file hosting service including automatic synchronisation with local data
  • Continuous development and customer support provided by an ISO 9001 / 2001 certified company
  • Detailed reports about the performed calculation and executed code checks

 

website:

www.scia.at

published on: 18.03.2014 / Huemer