08 No of Best 3D Structural Design Software

 In this article, we have discussed ten no of 3d structural design software and their uses.

 

ROBOT Structural Analysis Professional

Developed by Autodesk, Robot Structural Analysis can perform advanced structural analysis, verify code compliance, and use BIM-integrated workflows to exchange data with Revit. It provides a comprehensive set of tools to model and analyze buildings from usual to a larger size and complex type of structures. It has a feature of linking and coordinated with Building Information Models, thus reduces the possibility of mismatched models with the architecture.

 

SAP 2000

SAP 2000 is the most integrated and productive software specialized in structural calculations. The interface of SAP2000 allows you to create the structural model easily. From a simple small 2D static frame analysis to a large complex 3D nonlinear dynamic analysis, SAP2000 is the easiest, most productive solution for your structural analysis and design needs. Integrated design code feature can automatically generate wind, wave, bridge, and seismic loads with comprehensive automatic steel and concrete design code checks per US, Canadian, and international design standards.

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Structural Designer is also a 3D structural analysis and design software that has the capability of analyzing the structural efficiently. It has unique features for optimized concrete and steel design and can be collaborated with BIM. Tekla  Structural Designer includes a fully automated design to your chosen building code. You can design all members and consider the overall 3D building design in one seamless process, regardless of the complexity of the project.

RISA 3D

RISA 3D is popular among structural engineers and widely used especially in the U.S. It is user-friendly structural software with advanced analysis capabilities that make it one of the powerful tools in the analysis and design of structures.

It has a multiple view interface, spreadsheets feature, and the advanced selection and drawing tools. This software has the capability to design all types of structures rapidly at ease when practicing properly.

Midas

The midas software includes Midas Gen and Midas nGen. Midas Gen uses contemporary computer graphics and powerful Solver to perform structural analysis and design for conventional to the complex type of structure that contributes to higher and unprecedented standards of convenience, efficiency, versatility, and productivity for structural design.

The MIDAS nGen is one of the most advanced structural engineering systems, with a complete design package capability from 3D modeling, analysis, and design to 2D drawings. Its all-in-one design system can produce high-quality design deliverables and gain productivity and generates a comprehensive structural drawing, structural calculation reports, and quantity takeoffs.

 

RAM structural system

RAM offers a complete solution for analysis, design, drafting, and documentation for the steel and concrete buildings from simple to complex. It can also design foundations and even individual structural components in compliance with local and international building codes. You can save a lot of time using this software as a result, you can increase your productivity. Analyze gravity and lateral loads, integrate slab and foundation design, design lateral resisting frames, and detail and scheduling of concrete reinforcement are a few of its capabilities.

Adapt edge

Adapt edge can analyze an entire concrete building structure from roof to foundation, including load reactions to the foundation. Edge simplifies the analysis and design process using one model for a slab, foundation, and building analysis and design.

Also, this software is specifically designed for the rapid modeling of concrete structures with the option of adding pre-stressing or post-tensioning to any slab or beam member.

Protastructure

Protastructure is a 3D structural software for modeling, analyze, and design of steel and building structures. Through its innovative BIM  integration, the designer can quickly and accurately design a proposed project at ease.

Additionally, You can compare different schemes and automate your design using one central model. As a result, you will be more productive.