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became part of Trimble Buildings Group and then, in 2013, Trimble acquired CSC which is now incorporated into Tekla, he says.Launched in 2004, Tekla Structures is the preferred tool of construc-tion professionals around the world to model, detail, fabricate and build many of the worlds buildings, bridges, and sports complexes. The software is designed to work seamlessly with Tekla BIMsight, a free online tool and portal for construction project collaboration, Broome says. The most recent version, released in March, brings even more detailed information and flexibility to modeling while reduc-ing the need for manual data transfer. Information now flows more efficiently from design, purchasing and production to the shop floor. Tekla also provides more links to architectural and design solutions to remove the technical and compatibility barriers that compromise workflow between project teams and subcontractors using different types of applications. For more information and to download Tekla Structures 20 go to www.tekla.com/tekla-structures-20.In June 2014, Tekla released Tedds 2014, a new version of its calculation production suite which automates the design and docu-mentation of structural components. A major new development to Tedds 2014 is the inclusion of the Tedds Project Manager, Broome notes. Project Manager allows users to create a project of related Tedds documents that can easily be managed directly within Tedds. Teams using Tedds are able to work even more

efficiently by using Project Manager to streamline their workflows and administration, and create dynamic reports directly from the Project Manager.Fastrak, another offering, is a steel building design tool. It is a physical object-based modeling solution which automates the requirements of AISC360 and ASCE7, according to Broome. He says that the main reasons why clients use Fastrak are: The ability to model and automate the design of composite floors and complex roof structures/trusses in one model and in one interface

The ability to model and automatically design gravity and lateral systems in one model and in one interface

The ability to synchronize a design model with a Revit model and pass information in both directions, as many times as required, in a manageable way.

Broome concludes: Our solutions contribute to the essential processes of todays information-intensive construction industry. Ultimately, it comes down to collaboration and sharing of information. We con-tinually add new features to help our clients work efficiently. BIM is increasingly becoming common practice and its vital that we offer our clients a cutting-edge BIM solution so that they can increase their productivity, win more work and be more profitable. (See ad on page 56.)

Special SectionEngineering Software

ADAPT CorporationPhone: 650-306-2400Email: info@adaptsoft.comWeb: www.adaptsoft.comProduct: ADAPT-PT RC Strip DesignDescription: The most popular software for design of post-tensioned slabs and beams now includes a Reinforced Concrete design option. This new capability lets engineers use the strip design software they are already used to on all their concrete projects, saving time and the hassle of switching between software.

Product: ADAPT-Builder with Column DesignDescription: An integrated analysis and design software for concrete buildings that now includes code check and design capabilities for columns. Use it to efficiently analyze and design your complete concrete building from foundation to roof slab all in one model post-tensioned or mild reinforced. Seamlessly integrates with Revit Structure.

Product: ADAPT-ABI 4D Construction Phase AnalysisDescription: 4D construction phase analysis of concrete bridge or building structures. Models construction phases including temporary structures, closure strips, pre- and post-tensioning. Reports forces, creep, shrinkage and deflections using non-linear material behavior. Great tool for calculating long-term effects, camber, super-positioning, and investigation of construction methods.

Applied Science International, LLCPhone: 919-645-4090Email: tdigirolamo@appliedscienceint.comWeb: www.appliedscienceint.comProduct: Extreme Loading for StructuresDescription: An advanced non-linear structural analysis software tool designed specifically for structural engineers. Easily study static and dynamic loads such as those generated by blast, seismic events, impact, progressive collapse, and wind.

Product: SteelSmart System (SSS)Description: Available as a complete suite, SSS will streamline production through the design and detailing of members, connections, and fasteners. Available design modules include: Curtain Wall, Load Bearing Wall, X-Brace Shear Wall, Floor Framing, Roof Framing, Roof Truss, and Moment-Resisting Short Wall.

Bentley SystemsPhone: 610-458-5000Email: katherine.flesh@bentley.comWeb: www.bentley.comProduct: ProConcreteDescription: Advanced 3D CAD program for modeling, detailing, scheduling of reinforced insitu/precast and post-tensioned concrete structures. Offers simple and easy-to-use tools for advanced 3D modeling of reinforced concrete structures, producing automated design and detail drawings and rebar schedules. Enables engineers to reduce documentation production time.

Product: LEAP Bridge SteelDescription: An integrated, 3D Steel bridge design and rating program. It provides comprehensive layout, geometric modeling, design, analysis, and load-rating for small to medium steel bridges. This intuitive software complements Bentleys LEAP Bridge Enterprise for concrete design with Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM) for steel bridge design.

Product: STAAD Foundation AdvancedDescription: Comprehensive foundation design program which offers the ability to model complex or simple footings, including those specific to Plant facilities: octagonal footings supporting vertical vessels, strap beam foundations supporting horizontal vessels, ring foundations supporting tank structures, and drilled or driven pier foundations.

CADRE AnalyticPhone: 425-392-4309Email: cadresales@cadreanalytic.comWeb: www.cadreanalytic.comProduct: CADRE Pro 6Description: Finite element structural analysis application for Windows. Solves beam and/or plate type structures for loads, stress, displacement, and vibration modes. Advanced features for stability, buckling, dynamic analysis and shock. Complete seismic analyses to comply with current codes. Special provisions for unusual structural types such as geodesic domes.

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Software Guide BIM, Bridges, Building Components, Business/Productivity, CAD, Concrete, Found./Retain. Walls, Gen./Packages/Suites, Light Guage Steel, Masonry, Steel, WoodComputers & Structures, Inc.Phone: 510-649-2200Email: info@csiamerica.comWeb: www.csiamerica.comProduct: SAP2000, CSiBridge, ETABS and SAFEDescription: Computers & Structures, Inc. develops leading structural and earthquake engineering software used in more than 160 countries worldwide. From simple building structures to complex long-span bridges, CSI products do it all with a balance of practicality and sophistication.

Concrete Masonry Association (CMACN)Phone: 916-722-1700Email: info@cmacn.orgWeb: www.cmacn.orgProduct: CMD12Description: Structural design of reinforced concrete and clay hollow unit masonry elements. For design of masonry elements in accordance with provisions of Ch. 21 1997 UBC, 2001 2013 CBC or 2003 2012 IBC and 1999 2011 Bldg. Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5).

Decon USAPhone: 707-996-5954Email: frank@deconusa.comWeb: www.deconusa.comProduct: Jordahl Anchor ChannelsDescription: Software allows a user friendly and safe calculation for anchoring in concrete with JTA anchor channels. Features a technical and economical optimization of the design for each individual connection. 3D graphics are easy to use and allow a fast and clear input of all data.

Product: StudrailsDescription: A free design software for Studrails called STDESIGN 3.1. The software can be downloaded from our website and complies to ACI 318, ACI 421.1 and CSA A23.3. PC based and excellent for efficient and verifiable output on punching shear reinforcement.

Design DataPhone: 402-441-4000Email: marnett@sds2.comWeb: www.sds2connect.comProduct: SDS/2 ConnectDescription: Enables users of Revit Structure for BIM to intelligently design steel connections and produce detailed documentation on those connections. SDS/2 Connect is the only product that enables structural engineers to design and communicate connections based on their Revit Structure design model as part of the fabrication process.

Devco Software, Inc.Phone: 541-426-5713Email: rob@devcosoftware.comWeb: www.devcosoftware.comProduct: LGBEAMER v8.0Description: Analyze and design cold-formed cee, channel and zee sections. Uniform, concentrated, partial span and axial loads. Single and multi-member designs. 2007 NASPEC, including the 2010 Supplement (2013 IBC) compliant. Pro-Tools include shearwalls, framed openings, X-braces, joists and rafters.

Enercalc, Inc.Phone: 800-424-2252Email: info@enercalc.comWeb: www.enercalc.comProduct: Structural Engineering LibraryDescription: A proven solution to all the typical, repetitive and daily design tasks performed by structural engineers. By carefully combining building code provisions, proven analysis techniques, and standard materials into simple and elegant software, you can quickly design, analyze, or optimize all your daily design tasks.

FabTrol Systems, Inc.Phone: 541-485-4719Email: info@fabtrol.comWeb: www.fabtrol.comProduct: FabTrol ProDescription: Steel Fabrication Management Software

Hilti, Inc.Phone: 800-879-8000Email: us-sales@hilti.comWeb: www.us.hilti.comProduct: PROFIS Anchor and PROFIS DFDescription: PROFIS Anchor performs anchor design for cast-in-place and Hilti post-installed anchors using ACI 318, Appendix D provisions. PROFIS DF Diaphragm optimizes design of steel deck roof and floor diaphragms using the SDI Diaphragm Design Manual, 3rd Edition provisions.

IES, Inc.Phone: 800-707-0816Email: sales@iesweb.comWeb: www.iesweb.comProduct: VisualAnalysisDescription: Engineers have enjoyed solving problems with our easy-to-use, flexible, general analysis tool. With 20-years of customer-tuning, you will wonder why you struggled with anything else.

Integrity Software, Inc.Phone: 512-372-8991Email: sales@softwaremetering.comWeb: www.softwaremetering.comProduct: SOFTRACKDescription: Provides Calendar Hour control for all your Bentley applications and helps you reduce or eliminate quarterly trust licensing overage billings by Bentley.

Losch Software LtdPhone: 323-592-3299Email: LoschInfo@gmail.comWeb: www.LoschSoft.comProduct: LECWallDescription: Concrete column and sandwich wall design and analysis. Includes handling design, prestressed and mild reinforcing.

MadSoftware, Inc.Phone: 720-362-2470Email: info@madsoftware.netWeb: www.madsoftware.netProduct: AxisVMDescription: Advanced Visual Modeling for most engineered structures. Linear, Non-Linear, Buckling, Vibration, Seismic, Dynamic analysis.

The Masonry SocietyPhone: 303-939-9700Email: info@masonrysociety.orgWeb: www.masonrysociety.orgProduct: Masonry Codes and GuidesDescription: The 2013 edition of the code and minimum specification is now available. A major update from the 2011 edition both in technical requirements and in layout. This edition will be referenced by the 2015 ICB for the design and construction of structural masonry, veneer, and glass unit masonry.

National Concrete Masonry AssociationPhone: 703-713-1900Email: dgraber@ncma.orgWeb: www.ncma.orgProduct: Direct Design SoftwareDescription: Using the IBC and IRC-referenced standard Direct Design Handbook for Masonry Structures (TMS 403-13), this software package allows users to generate final structural designs for whole concrete masonry buildings in minutes.

Product: Structural Masonry Design Software Version 6.1Description: Now updated to include the 2012 International Building Code and 2011 MSJC. Includes new larger allowable stresses per code. Designs walls, columns, lintels and much more.

Product: SRW Design Software SRWallDescription: Superior segmental retaining wall (SRW) designs produce superior results. Stay on the cutting edge of SRW design with the latest industry standard design tools. 30-day free trial download.

Nemetschek SciaPhone: 877-808-7242Email: info@scia-online.comWeb: www.nemetschek-scia.comProduct: Scia Design FormsDescription: Engineers can easily script custom calculations and output professional reports showing the exact formulas used to derive a check. Checks can be run as stand-alone, or linked to Scia Engineer. Imagine being able to write checks linked your FEA software. Download the FREE trial.

Product: Nemetschek SciaDescription: Request a FREE tryout and plug structural analysis and design into todays 3D workflows. Tackle larger projects with advanced non-linear and dynamic analysis. Design to multiple codes and script your own custom checks. Plug into BIM with links to Revit, Tekla, and others.

Powers FastenersPhone: 985-807-6666Email: jack.zenor@sbdinc.comWeb: www.powers.comProduct: Powers Design Assist (PDA)Description: Enables users to input technical data into a dynamic model environment; to specify anchors. PDA-360 is a FREE online version of our popular anchor design software. Powerful calculations with fast, detailed results. Works with any popular internet browser or mobile device.

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Software GuideBIM, Bridges, Building Components, Business/Productivity, CAD, Concrete, Found./Retain. Walls, Gen./Packages/Suites, Light Guage Steel, Masonry, Steel, WoodRISA TechnologiesPhone: 949-951-5815Email: info@risa.comWeb: www.risa.comProduct: RISA-3D, RISAFloor and RISAFoundationDescription: Developing cutting-edge structural design software for over 25 years, RISA software products are used around the world for buildings, stadiums, bridges and everything in between. RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and RISAFoundation allow you to work with steel, concrete, timber, masonry, aluminum and cold-formed steel in a single, seamlessly integrated model.

S-FRAME SoftwarePhone: 203-421-4800Email: info@s-frame.comWeb: www.s-frame.comProduct: S-FRAME R11Description: S-FRAME Analysis, an industry standard for over 30 years, is a powerful, efficient 4D structural analysis and design environment with fully integrated steel, concrete and foundation design and optimization tools. Use S-FRAME to perform linear or advanced non-linear analysis on buildings and industrial structures. Includes advanced BIM and CAD links.

Product: S-FOUNDATIONDescription: Design, analyze and detail foundations with S-FOUNDATION, a complete foundation management solution. A stand-alone application, or utilize S-FRAME Analysis powerful 2-way integration links for a detailed soil-structure interaction study. Automatically manages the meshed foundation model and includes powerful Revit and Tekla BIM links.

Product: Structural Office R11Description: Model, analyze and design robust structures regardless of geometric complexity, material type, loading conditions, nonlinear effects, or design-codes. Integrated steel, concrete, and foundation design solutions have efficient data sharing and include powerful two-way Revit and Tekla BIM links and comprehensive DXF file import capabilities.

Simpson Strong-TiePhone: 925-560-9000Email: web@strongtie.comWeb: www.strongtie.comProduct: Simpson Strong-Tie CFS Designer SoftwareDescription: Software for cold-formed steel designers automates product selection and helps navigate the complicated design provisions of AISI, while offering more robust design tools. The program has an upgraded user interface that makes input faster and more intuitive. CFS Designer is the new version of LGBEAMER software.

Product: Simpson Strong-Tie Joist Hanger Selector Web AppDescription: This web app makes it easier than ever to select the most cost-effective hanger for your projects based on the type of installation, sizes and loads. The clean, visual interface enables users to quickly select the members and configuration for their desired connection, and print the results.

Standards Design Group, Inc.Phone: 800-366-5585Email: info@standardsdesign.comWeb: www.standardsdesign.comProduct: Wind Loads on Structures 4Description: Performs computations in ASCE 7-10 and ASCE 7-98, computes wind loads by analytical method rather than the simplified method, provides basic wind speeds from a built-in version of the wind speed, allows the user to enter wind speed. WLS4 has numerous specialty calculators.

Product: Window Glass Design 5Description: Performs all required calculations to design window glass according to ASTM E 1300-09, ASTM E 1300 02/03/04, ASTM E 1300-98/00 and ASTM E 1300-94. GANA endorses WGD5 as best tool available in designing window glass to resist wind and long-term loadings.

Strand7 Pty LtdPhone: 252-504-2282Email: anne@beaufort-analysis.comWeb: www.strand7.comProduct: Strand7Description: Advanced, general purpose, FEA system used worldwide for a wide range of structural analysis applications. Strand7 can be used as a standalone system, or with Windows applications such as CAD software. It comprises preprocessing, solvers (linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic) and postprocessing.

Structural Engineers Inc.Phone: 540-731-3330Email: tmmurray@floorvibe.comWeb: www.floorvibe.comProduct: FloorVibe v2.20Description: Proposed floor designs can be analyzed to determine if they meet the AISC Design Guide 11 and the SJI Technical Digest No. 52nd Ed. using FloorVibe v2.20. Floor framing can be hot-rolled, joists, or built-up sections. Expert advice provided for all required input and results.

StructurePointPhone: 847-966-4357 Email: info@structurepoint.orgWeb: www.StructurePoint.orgProduct: spWall and spColumnDescription: spWall For analysis design and investigation of reinforced concrete, precast, ICF, tilt-up, retaining and architectural walls. spColumn design and investigation of rectangular, round, and irregular concrete columns including slenderness effects.

Product: spSlab and spMatsDescription: spSlab For analysis, design, and investigation of elevated reinforced concrete beams, joist, one-way, two-way and slab band systems. spMats For analysis, design and investigation of concrete foundations, mats, combined footings, pile caps, slabs on grade, underground and buried structures.

Struware, LLCPhone: 904-302-6724Email: email@struware.comWeb: www.struware.comProduct: Steel Floor Vibration AnalysisDescription: Analyzes floor systems in accordance with AISC Design Guide 11 and can compare up to 4 systems side by side. Demos at website.

Product: Tilt-up Walls and CMU WallsDescription: Tilt-up analyzes wall strips, CMU analyzes solid walls for out of plane loading, but both will also analyze panel legs next to openings by automatically calculating loads to the wall leg from vertical and horizontal loads at the opening. Demos at website.

Product: Struware Code SearchDescription: Provides all pertinent wind, seismic, snow, live and dead loads for your building in just minutes. Simplifies ASCE 7 & IBC (and codes based on these) by catching the buts, ifs, insteads, footnotes and hidden items that most people miss. Demos at website.

Tekla Inc.Phone: 770-426-5105Email: info.us@tekla.comWeb: www.tekla.comProduct: FastrakDescription: Dedicated software to automate the design and drafting of steel buildings. Design simple and complex buildings to US codes and then export models directly to BIM compatible software, such as Tekla Structures.

Product: TeddsDescription: Perform 2D frame analysis, access a large range of automated structural and civil calculations to US codes and speed up your daily structural calculations.

USP Structural ConnectorsPhone: 800-328-5934Email: uspcustomerservice@mii.com Web: www.uspconnectors.comProduct: USP SpecifierDescription: Simplifies access to information on over 3,000 structural connectors. Looking up connector capacities, viewing code evaluation reports and even mapping from competitor products to USP products are a snap with just a couple of clicks. Download the FREE USP Specifier software at the website.

WoodWorks SoftwarePhone: 800-844-1275Email: sales@woodworks-software.comWeb: www.woodworks-software.comProduct: WoodWorks Design Office 10Description: Conforms to IBC 2012, ASCE7-10, NDS 2012, SDPWS 2008; SHEARWALLS: designs perforated and segmented shearwalls; generates loads; rigid and flexible diaphragm distribution methods. SIZER: designs beams, columns, studs, joists up to 6 spans; automatic load patterning. CONNECTIONS: Wood to: wood, steel or concrete.

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