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Database of Structural Engineering Software
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Database of software for structural analysis and design. User contributed software ratings and
comments. Entries include software name, publisher details, price, license type, platform, ranking,
etc. Browse and search capabilities.
The goal of BridgeArt.net is to compile the most comprehensive online database of software for
structural engineering. It will enable practicing engineers, educators, students, researchers,
software developers and others to compare available software tools and quickly locate the most
suitable one for their need.

Full English Version
451 programs

253 authors

347 keywords

1. ABAQUS
2. BD3
3. BRASS
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21. OOFEM
22. RISA
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1. ADINA R&D, Inc.
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4. BridgeSoft, Inc.
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18. LARSA, Inc.
19. Leap Software
20. OASYS Ltd
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1. AASHTO LRFD
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15. eigenvalue
16. concrete column
17. footing, on piles
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30. moving load
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Examples of Database Entries
1. 2D Frame Analysis Dynamic Edition This application uses a highly flexible, general,
finite element method for static and dynamic analysis of multi span beams, 2D trusses and
2D frames. It features a versatile and easy interface as well as reliable finite element
calculation library. Keywords: 2D analysis; dynamics; eigenvalues; frame analysis; statics
2. 2D3DSteel 2D3DSteel 2.1 is an AutoCAD VLX application that draws accurate steel
shapes in AutoCAD 2000 through 2007. Any of the shapes available in ShapeBook can be
quickly added, in 2D or 3D, to your AutoCAD drawings. Keywords: steel detailing
3. 3D+ Automated 2D and 3D drafting for structural engineers based on AutoCAD. Enables to
generate 2D drawings from 3D model. Parametric capabilities. Includes revision tool to
track changes electronically. Keywords: parametric drafting; revision tracking
4. 4Projects 4Projects provides a comprehensive toolset for online collaboration, document
control, information management. Keywords: collaboration; document management;
project management

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5. AASHTOWare Family of software products developed, maintained and enhanced by
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials) and their
affiliates under the Cooperative Computer Software Development activity. These products
then available for license to AASHTO member departments, educational institutions, and
other private and public agencies. The software suite includes: (1) AASHTO Trns*port management of pre-construction and construction contract information; (2) Pontis comprehensive bridge management system; (3) Virtis - bridge load rating; (4) Opis - bridge
design; (5) DARWin - pavement analysis and design system; (6) SDMS - survey data
management system; (7) TSIMS - transportation safety management system. Keywords:
bridge; bridge management; load rating
6. ABAQUS General-purpose finite element analysis (FEA) program for linear, nonlinear,
explicit and multi-body dynamics problems. Keywords: FEA (finite element analysis); static
linear analysis; static nonlinear analysis
7. ABD-Automated Bridge Design Computer service for bridge designers using ABD bridge
design software. The software can handle several standard types of superstructures,
substructures, and foundation types. Submit your bridge design parameters and receive
analysis and design report that can be directly used for detailing. Keywords: footing, on
piles; foundation; substructure bridge; superstructure bridge
8. ABD-Loads Bridge loading software that calculates reactions, moment and shear envelopes
for all standard AASHTO loadings and over 200 other predefined truck loadings.
Keywords: moving load
9. ABD-Slab Bridge slab design software for beam/girder type bridges in accordance with the
AASHTO LRFD code. Keywords: LRFD (load and resistance factor design); slab

10. Abutment (by Fine) The program provides facilities to verify abutment design. Abutment
program is a part of a geotechnical software suite GEO5. It is easy to understand and use
system comprises individual modules with uniform user environment and mutual
communication. Keywords: abutment; substructure bridge
11. ACE Legacy software from 1977 to evaluate response of existing buildings to and
earthquake motions. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded
from the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of California
Berkeley. ACE: Analysis of Critical Elements for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing
Multistory Residential Buildings Pinkham, Clarkson W.; Hart, Gary C. S.B. Barnes &
Associates, Los Angeles, California; J.H. Wiggins Company, Redondo Beach, California,
1977, The response of an existing building to earthquake motions reflects the performance
level inherent in the codes, standards, and construction practices in existence at the time of
the design and construction of the building. Deterioration and improper alteration during the
service life of a building affect the actual margin of safety provided by the building. Thus
there is a need to evaluate the potential seismic hazard of existing buildings. Following
evaluation of the original structure, the effectiveness of appropriate strengthening or retrofit
procedures may be determined. A methodology is presented in the user documentation for
evaluating the need to upgrade existing buildings by identifying items requiring
strengthening or repair, and then by verifying the adequacy of rehabilitation. This evaluation
is given in terms of the behavior of the critical structural elements in a building. The
determination of this behavior requires an analysis of the structural response of the building
to prescribed forces. An analytical model of the building is defined with data collected from
a field inspection of the building, original structural calculations and drawings, test records,
and test of the existing building materials. The 1973 edition of the Uniform Building Code
(UBC73) serves as the basis for calculations made with the analytical model. A building's
description, plan dimensions, inertia and stiffness properties are input to the ACE program.
UBC73 earthquake loads are calculated either by (1) the UBC73 building period formulas
and basic shear distribution equation, or by (2) the building period and/or fundamental mode
distribution of base shear obtained from the detailed analytical model. Member forces for
user defined critical elements are calculated and used to find critcal stress ratios for these

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unreinforced masonry, and reinforced or unreinforced concrete. Keywords: building;
seismic analysis
Aconex Aconex is online project management and collaboration solution for the
construction, engineering and facilities management industries. Keywords: collaboration;
document management; project management
ADAP Legacy software from 1973 for linear static and dynamic analysis of arch damfoundation systems. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from
the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of California Berkeley.
ADAP: Static and Dynamic Analysis of Arch Dams Clough, Ray W.; Raphael, Jerome M.;
Mojtahedi, Soheil Department of Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley,
1973, ADAP is a finite element program capable of performing linear static and dynamic
analysis of arbitrary arch dam-foundation systems. Most of the logical features and many of
the subroutines of the computer program SAP are utilized in this program. Special features
primarily associated with preparation of input data are incorporated to make it more suitable

for arch dam analysis. Three different element types are included in the program; these are
considered to be the most suitable in this application. The program is organized in such as
way that, if desired, new elements can be included easily. A finite element mesh is
automatically generated from a minimum amount of input information. In each problem any
one of the following types of analysis can be requested: (1) static analysis - the program is
capable of handling an arbitrary combination of gravity, water pressure, and temperature
loading conditions, and concentrated loads at any node; (2) evaluation of natural frequencies
and mode shapes - if these are not available for input they are automatically evaluated as
part of (3) or (4); (3) response history analysis - using a step-by-step integration scheme
assuming the accelerations to vary linearly within each time step; and (4) response spectrum
analysis - which results in estimated maximum values for displacements and stresses.
Keywords: dam; eigenvalue analysis; response spectrum analysis; static analysis; time
history analysis
ADAP88 Legacy software from 1992 for modeling and dynamic analysis of concrete arch
dams. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from the
earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of California Berkeley.
ADAP-88: Nonlinear Earthquake Analysis of Concrete Arch Dams Mojtahedi, Soheil;
Fenves, Gregory L.; Reimer, Richard B. Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1992, The modeling and dynamic analysis
of concrete arch dams, the impounded water and foundation rock, is an important step in the
earthquake safety evaluation of such systems. A linear earthquake analysis assuming an
arch dam is an elastic monolithic structure usually shows large tensile stresses that exceed
the tensile strength of concrete. Because arch dams are constructed as cantilever monoliths,
the joints between the monoliths cannot develop the tensile stress predicted in a linear
analysis. In reality, the contraction joints are expected to open and close during an
earthquake, releasing arch stresses and redistributing the internal forces. ADAP-88 is a
finite element analysis program for computing the earthquake response of arch dams
including the nonlinear effect of contraction joint opening. The nonlinear joint elements are
combined with shell, solid and fluid finite elements to model a complete arch dam system.
Special consideration is given to resolving the stress distribution near the joints by using a

refined mesh of solid elements. A numerical procedure for solving the equations of motion
assumes that the nonlinearity in the model is restricted to the joints. The cantilever
monoliths between contraction joints are modeled as linear substructures, resulting in a
significant reduction of computation in the iterative solution of the nonlinear equations of
motion. ADAP-88 includes a finite element mesh generator for typical arch dam geometries.
The computer program RESVOR is used to compute the added mass for the water
impounded in the reservoir, assuming the fluid is incompressible. Keywords: dam;
nonlinear; seismic analysis
ADAPT-ABI Special-purpose program for the design and analysis of prestressed concrete
bridges built either segmentally or conventionally. It provides information for geometry and
stress control during construction, as well as design values for service load. Keywords:

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balanced cantilever bridge; box girder bridge; bridge; cable-stayed bridge; concrete;
incrementally launched bridge; post-tensioned concrete; precast-prestressed girder bridge;
prestressed concrete; prestressing relaxation; segmental bridge
ADAPT-Floor Pro Program for analysis, design and investigation of slab systems: design
of reinforced concrete slab systems; design of post-tensioned slab systems; import data from
dxf, dwg files; import geometry and loads (lateral, gravity) from third parties (Etabs,
Staad ,Revit); generates reinforcing drawings; analyzes existing slabs for capacity, use
change; calculates cracked deformations; calculates floor vibration modes; export
reinforcing/geometry to Revit Structure; analyzes complex slabs with steps; no limitations
in the slab size; uses 3rd generation finite element analysis; 3D automated mesh generation
(including walls, beam and columns). Keywords: 3D analysis; analysis; autocad; beam
design; Building Information Modeling; concrete design; concrete reinforcement detailing;
concrete reinforcement scheduling; crack; crack width; creep; design; detailing; FEA
(finite element analysis); floor; grillage analysis; lateral design; prestressed concrete;
reinforced concrete
ADAPT-PT Standalone program for analysis and design of post-tensioned slab systems and
beam frames: one-way and two-way slabs, flat slabs, slabs with drop panels, waffle slabs,
joist slabs, beams (L, T, rectangular, I). Capabilities include: (1) support bonded and
unbonded tendons; (2) calculation of short and long-term deflection; (3) calculation of stress
losses (due to elastic shortening, creep and shrinkage); (4) considers base mild reinforcing;
(5) support for several tendon profiles (reversed parabola, straight, harped, simple parabola,
cantilever); (6) selection of tendon by force or number of strands; (7) checks for initial,
sustained and full service stress conditions; (8) iterates to find and optimize solution. The
program is offered in two versions, a low cost version referred to as "Standard" and a "Plus"
version. The two programs are identical except that the Standard version is limited to 5

spans and two cantilevers. The Plus version goes up to 20 spans and two cantilevers.
Keywords: beam; concrete; post-tensioned concrete; tendon
ADAPT-RC Program for the analysis, design and investigation of new and existing oneway, two-way, waffle slabs, joists, beams and beam frames using the Equivalent frame
method. The program produces moment, shear and deflection diagrams and rebar layout.
User can input existing rebar and investigate demand / capacity of existing structures.
Designs for ACI, European Code and others Keywords: beam; concrete; reinforced
concrete; slab
Adept Synergis Adept is engineering document and data management solution designed to
help companies manage, organize and control access to their critical electronic and capital
assets. Keywords: collaboration; document management; project management
ADINA Finite element analysis system for the analysis of solids, structures, fluids and fluid
flow with structural interactions. Keywords: dynamic analysis
Adobe Acrobat 3D Software for publishing, visualization and review 2D and 3D designs.
Keywords: virtual model
Advance Concrete Advance Concrete is modeling software for structural engineers and
detailers seeking a simple to use and completely integrated package in AutoCAD to create
all their construction drawings. Keywords: automation; concrete; parametric capabilities;
reinforcement detailing
Advance Design Advance Design was specifically developed for industry professionals that
require a superior solution for the structural analysis and design of Reinforced Concrete and
Steel structures. Advance Design features include easy modeling, a powerful FEM analysis
engine, top-level design wizards, automated post-processing of results and automated
reports. Keywords: concrete design; FEA (finite element analysis); steel design
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. Keywords: automation; CNC; steel; steel
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25. Advanced Column Program Interactive design of reinforced concrete columns. Generates
P/M interaction diagram and displays moment magnification factor for slender columns.
Keywords: column; concrete; interaction diagram
26. Advanced Multi-Physical Simulation (AMPS) Advanced Multi-Physics and general
purpose FEA. Implicit and explicit solver options. Fluid flow, electrostatic and
electromagnetic also available. Keywords: electromagnetics; electrostatics; FEA (finite
element analysis); fluid flow
27. AEC Budget 2009 AEC Budget 2009 is a cost estimation, budgeting and planning tool to
quickly calculate cost of a project structured on bill of quantities in database environment.
Keywords: cost estimate; estimate
28. AFHTech Reinforced Concrete Beam and Column Design Online and mobile device
applications for the design of reinforced concrete columns and beams. Keywords: beam;
column; reinforced concrete
29. AISISplice AISIsplice is a tool for the analysis and design of bolted field splices for
straight, right, I-shaped, steel girders that follows the procedures of the AASHTO LRFD
Bridge Design Specifications. In the design mode, the software sizes and optimizes the
splice plates and bolts. In the analysis mode, the software determines the adequacy of given
splice plates and bolts. For both modes, performance ratios (load/resistance) for all splice
components are determined. The software output consists of scaled graphics and a detailed
report. Graphic illustrations include the elevation and cross section views of the splice and
adjoined girders. Graphical output includes splice dimensions, bolt details, a summary of
required filler plates, and splice component performance ratios. AISI Splice was developed
by Dr. Firas Ibrahim and AISI's Transportation and Infrastructure Group. Keywords:

connection; I Girder; splice; steel; steel connection
30. Algor Software suite for finite element analysis, simulation and optimization methods.
Keywords:
31. ALLADIN Computational toolkit for the matrix and finite element analysis of engineering
structures. Keywords:
32. 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. Keywords: bridge; building; Building Information
Modeling; conceptual design; concrete; concrete reinforcement detailing; construction;
detailing; drafting; DTM (Digital Terrain Modeling); foundation design; frame; quantity
take-off; reinforced concrete; reinforcement detailing; sketch; solar energy; solid model;
stairs; steel; timber
33. Altiscad Intellishape Altiscad Intellishape is a general purpose biaxial bending calculation
software tool, developed to design and check any geometry cross section. The software
allows to design and check the bearing capacity for any geometry cross section. The
materials for the elements are concrete, reinforced concrete, masonry, composite and also
user input materials. The software permits the calculus of any type of cross section. Altiscad
Intellishape is a standalone software which cooperates with Robot Structural Analysis
(Robot Millennium) and also with Revit Structure. This allows the import of forces,
materials and also the geometry of the element (column or structural wall). Keywords:
interaction diagram; section properties
34. 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
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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. Keywords: elastic capacity; FEA (finite element analysis); lateral torsional
buckling; plastic capacity; steel; torsion, St. Venant; torsion, warping
35. AnalysisGroup Tool for solving six common analysis problems: (1) Rectangular mat
footings (multiple column or wall loads); (2) Flat rectangular plates in bending (walls,
floors, with openings); (3) Shear wall systems (rigid or flexible diaphragms); (4) Beams on
elastic foundations (multiple spans & shapes); (5) Circular tank (fluid-filled, above-ground
or buried); (6) Continuous beams (multiple spans & shapes, hinges and cantilevers)
Keywords:
36. ANSR-1 Legacy software from 1975 for general static and dynamic analysis of nonlinear
structures. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from the
earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of California Berkeley.
ANSR-1: Analysis of Nonlinear Structural Response Mondkar, Digambar P.; Powell,
Graham H.; Riahi, Ali; Row, Dennis G.; Maison, Bruce F.; Popov, Egor P. Department of
Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1975, ANSR is a general purpose
computer program for static and dynamic analysis of nonlinear structures. In it, a structure is

idealized as an assemblage of discrete finite elements. Each node may possess up to six
degrees of freedom. The structure mass is assumed to be lumped at the nodes. Viscous
damping effects may be included, or damping proportional to mass, specified. Static loads
are applied in a series of load increments, each load increment being specified as a linear
combination of static force patterns. This feature permits nonproportional loads to be
applied. Dynamic loading may consist of earthquake ground accelerations, time-dependent
nodal loads, or prescribed initial values of nodal velocities and accelerations. The elements
available are: [1] A three-dimensional truss element, which may yield in tension and yield
or buckle elastically in compression. Large displacement effects may be included. [2] A two
-dimensional 4-to-8 node finite element for plane stress, plane strain, and axisymmetric
analysis. Large displacements may be included and the material may be specified to be
isotropic linearly elastic, orthotropic linearly elastic, or isotropic elastic-perfectly plastic
with the Von Mises yield function. Nonlinearities are introduced at the element level only
and may be due to large displacements, large strains, and/or nonlinear materials. [3] INEL2,
beam-column element which has two-dimensional stiffness and yield characteristics, may
be located arbitrarily in a three-dimensional structure and is intended primarily for modeling
beams. [4] INEL3, a beam-column element which has three-dimensional stiffness and yield
characteristics, can be used for modeling columns in which biaxial bending effects may be
important and also for structures such as elevator shafts. In INEL2 and INEL3, allowance
has been made for rigid floor diaphragms by means of a "slaving" feature incorporated into
the elements at the element level because ANSR-1 cannot account for slaving at the nodal
level. Both elements also allow for rigid end zones and for initial element actions. [5] The
inelastic brace element, INEL4, is a simplified model to describe the macrobehavior of a
brace (i.e., the axial force-displacement hysteretic rule). The axial force-displacement
algorithm simulates the observed behavior with nine piecewise linear zones. The
orientations of the zones are defined by: member properties, control displacements, forces,
and slopes. All of these properties are user selected input to the algorithm. The code is
organized to permit the addition of new finite elements to the library with relative ease. The
program permits the user considerable flexibility in selecting a variety of solution schemes,
including step-by-step, iterative, and mixed schemes. For static analysis, a different solution

scheme may be employed for each load increment. The dynamic response is computed by
stepwise time integration using Newmark's beta-gamma-delta operator. Keywords:
dynamics; nonlinear; static analysis
37. ANSRuop The ANSRuop computer program is specialized structural analysis software,
designed for scientific research as well as to aid practicing engineers. Its capabilities include
static and dynamic, linear and non-linear analysis of structures. A wide spectrum of

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structures can be analysed through generalized modeling, the program is targeted towards
the displacement- and deformation-based assessment of the non-linear seismic responce of
reinforced concrete buildings and bridges. In this direction, the relevant rules and
expressions of Eurocode 8 Part 3 as well as the Greek Code for interventions on existing

structues are built into the program. Keywords: dynamic analysis; pushover analysis;
reinforced concrete; response spectrum analysis; seismic analysis; static analysis; time
history analysis
ANSYS Suite of general-purpose finite element analysis programs. Keywords: FEA (finite
element analysis)
APOLLO Legacy software from 1978 that incorporates a simplified procedure for onedimensional analysis of generation and dissipation of pore water pressures in a sand deposit
due to seismic excitation. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded
from the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of California
Berkeley. APOLLO: Analysis of Potential Liquefaction of Soil Layers for One-Dimensional
Seepage Martin, Philippe P.; Seed, H. Bolton Department of Civil Engineering, University
of California, Berkeley, 1978, This program incorporates a simplified procedure for onedimensional analysis of generation and dissipation of pore water pressures in a sand deposit
due to seismic excitation. The method of liquefaction analysis in APOLLO is outlined by
the following steps: (1) By means of a dynamic response analysis of the soil deposit under
investigation, time histories of shear stress developed by earthquake are determined at the
various depths of interest; (2) For each depth in the soil profile, determine the equivalent
uniform cyclic stress, the equivalent number of uniform stress cycles and the effective
period of each stress cycle representing the induced stress history; (3) Determine from
laboratory cyclic load test the relationships between the applied cyclic shear stresses and the
number of stress cycles required to produce a condition of initial liquefaction under
undrained conditions; (4) Determine the number of stress cycles required to cause initial
liquefaction; (5) Determine rate of pore pressure build up for each elemental layer of the
deposit; (6) From a knowledge of the coefficients of permeability and compressibility of the
soil layers, determine the corresponding values of the coefficient of consolidation for the
different layers; (7) Solve the governing differential equation for the known values of soil
characteristics, pore pressure generation expressions and boundary conditions. Program
APOLLO is used to solve this equation by an implicit finite difference method. Keywords:
liquefaction; seismic
Aprop Determines sectional properties by the "integration of area" method. Keywords:
section properties
ArcGIS ArcGIS is an integrated collection of GIS software products for building a

complete Geographical Information Systems. ArcGIS enables users to deploy GIS
functionality wherever it is needed - in desktops, servers, or custom applications; over the
Web; or in the field. Keywords: geographical information systems; mapping
ArchiCAD Software for architects based on the Virtual Building platform that enables to
manage the building information in a digital 3D database. Keywords:
Archie-M Archie-M is a Windows program (Windows NT/2000 and XP) designed to help
with the analysis of masonry bridges and viaducts. It is based on the principle of the thrust
line, but goes rather farther than that. It can be used as part of the assessment or design
process. Archie-M provides rapid, interactive equilibrium analysis of arching structures.
The program is a result of nearly 20 years of research and consultancy. Archie-M uses the
zone of thrust to define the minimum structure necessary to support a given set of loads.
Graphical and numerical results are updated continuously as loads are moved across the
structure by hand or automatically. The engineer is able to explore the potential for different
load paths to transmit loads to the foundations. Keywords: arch; bridge; masonry
ASDIP 4.1 Collection of 16 computer programs that carefully combine the latest building
code provisions and proven design and analysis techniques to perform many of the
repetitive calculations most commonly encountered in any structural design office. From
walls, corbels and footings, to beams, base plates and columns, ASDIP provides the
immediate solution to design, analyze and optimize typical daily design tasks. The

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following programs are included in the suite: concrete beam deflections; cantilever footings;
brackets and corbels; concrete deep beams; concrete circular columns; concrete rectangular
columns; concrete shear walls; lateral load distribution; masonry walls; beams with web
openings; pile foundations; cantilever retaining walls; spread footings; floor vibrations;
spread footings; concrete beams; seismic shear walls. Keywords: concrete beam; concrete
column; footing, on piles; footing, spread; foundation; masonry wall; pile; shear wall
ASDIP Steel Suite of program specifically dedicated to the design of structural steel
members, based on the AISC 360 specifications, that greatly simplifies the time-consuming
calculations in any structural engineering office. The suite contains the following programs:
steel base plates; steel columns; steel and composite beams. Keywords: base plate; steel
beam; steel column; steel concrete composite beam
ASHSD2 Legacy software from 1969 evaluates the time dependent displacements and
stresses of complex axisymmetric structures subjected to any arbitrary static or dynamic
loading or base acceleration. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be
downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of
California Berkeley. ASHSD2: Dynamic Stress Analysis of Axisymmetric Structures Under
Arbitrary Loading Ghosh, Sukumar; Wilson, Edward L. Department of Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley, Revised by: C.-J. Lin, United Engineers and
Constructors, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1974., 1969, ASHSD2 evaluates the time
dependent displacements and stresses of complex axisymmetric structures subjected to any
arbitrary static or dynamic loading or base acceleration. The three-dimensional
axisymmetric continuum is represented either as an axisymmetric thin shell, or as a solid of
revolution, or as a combination of both. The axisymmetric shell is discretized as a series of
frustrums of cones and the solid of revolution as triangular or quadrilateral toroids
connected at their nodal point circles. The program can solve five cases of loading: dead

load, arbitrary static load, arbitrary dynamic load, horizontal and vertical component of
earthquake acceleration record applied at the base of the finite element model. A separate
version of the program for static analysis only (ASHSAB.FOR) contains in-core as well as
out-of-core equation solvers. Keywords: dynamics; static
Asite Asite is a collaboration solution for the construction industry that enables to reduce
project risk by enhancing project communication, information sharing and project
management. Keywords: collaboration; document management; project management
ASKxELP Semi-legacy software from 1999 to model the impact of seismic risk on a
territory with electric power networks. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be
downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by University of
California Berkeley. ASKxELP: Assessment of Seismic RisK for ELectric Power Networks
Giannini, Renato; Pinto, Paolo E.; Vanzi, Ivo 1999, ASKxELP is a Fortran computer
program which models two different but interacting aspects of the seismic risk on a
territory: first, the seismic behavior of an Electric Power Network (EPN), from both the
structural and electric viewpoints and, secondly, the expected number of casualties in the
municipalities. Interaction is intended in the sense that, electric power being essential for
emergency operations (hospitals, telecommunications, emergency management centers,
etc.), complete or partial blackout at a point in the affected area increases the time of
response for rescue and hospitalization the injured. EPN's are extremely vulnerable lifelines
since they contain a large number of pieces of equipment not designed to withstand lateral
forces. This equipment is concentrated in the stations, or nodes of the network. Line
malfunctions originating from any station may spread to significant parts of the system and
cause a larger scale blackout. As a local damage indicator, the number of casualties is used;
this computed as the product of the population and the percentage of casualties in the
population modeled as a random function of the local earthquake intensity. The program
allows: 1. a look at only the network, or only at the casualties within the territory, or at their
interaction 2. performing either scenario studies, conditioning the results to seismic events
of given magnitude and location, or full reliability studies, considering different sources of
randomness (earthquake magnitude and location, attenuation, etc.) 3. analysis of large scale
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giving detailed territorial information. Synthetic indexes are useful from the network
manager's viewpoint whereas analytical indexes are useful from the local community's
perspective. Results are output either to a text file or a file post-processed with an external
graphic program (PLOTxELP)to show the statistical results in the territory. Keywords:

seismic
Aspen Software for the analysis of stratified slope stability using limit equilibrium methods,
with automatic searching of the critical slip surface. Enables to account for the optional
insertion of stabilisation work (excavation, banking, banking walls, piling, bulkheads and tie
rods) with the purpose of planning consolidation work. Keywords: slope stability
ATENA Program for simulation of real behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete
structures. Keywords: concrete; reinforced concrete
Atlas 1D beam analysis program. Using Cross Hardy method, calculates moments, shears
and reaction for a beam loaded by point or distributed loads. Interactive graphical user
interface. Keywords: beam; Hardy Cross method
AutoCAD Drafting and detailing software. Keywords:
Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor software is the foundation for digital prototyping.
The Inventor model is an accurate 3D digital prototype that enables users to validate design
and engineering data as they work, minimize the need for physical prototypes, and reduce
costly engineering changes discovered after the design is sent to manufacturing. It enables
innovative approaches to accelerate and simplify the concept-to-manufacturing process.
Keywords: prototyping
Autodesk Revit Structure Suite AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite combines AutoCAD
software with the Revit Structure building information modeling (BIM) application.
Keywords: Building Information Modeling; parametric capabilities
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. Keywords: stairs; steel; steel detailing
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. Keywords: autocad; steel; steel detailing
AutoVue Software suite for accessing, viewing and sharing information and project
documents. It comes in the following 8 solutions: AutoVue Office; AutoVue 2D; AutoVue
2D Pro; AutoVue 3D Pro SME; AutoVue 3D Advanced; AutoVue 3D Pro Advanced;
AutoVue EDA Pro; AutoVue Electro-Mechanical Pro. Enables integration with OpenText,

Documentum, SharePoint, and SAP. Keywords: collaboration; document management
AxisVM Structural analysis software for steel, concrete, wood, aluminum or composite
structures. Design of steel and concrete beams, columns, slabs, membranes, shells.
Keywords:
BAP Continuous beam analysis. Keywords:
Barlist Reinforcing Steel Quantity Estimates. Interactive bend guide for selecting bend
diagrams, and support for third party add-in components. Keywords:
BASSIN Legacy software from 1983 to compute three-dimensional dynamic response of an
arbitrarily configured, elastic, bridge/abutment/backfill system. Source code in FORTRAN
and related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive
maintained by University of California Berkeley. BASSIN: Dynamic Analysis of
Bridge/Abutment/Backfill Systems Subjected to Traveling Seismic Waves Dendrou, Basile
Agbabian Associates, El Segundo, California, 1983, The BASSIN methodology has the
following features: It computes the three-dimensional dynamic response of an arbitrarily
configured, elastic, bridge/abutment/backfill system. It assumes this system to be underlain
by a soil continuum that is represented as an elastic half- space. It represents seismic input
motions as being harmonic and induced by planar P-, SV-, SH-, or Rayleigh waves with
arbitrary wavelength, amplitude, and direction of incidence. The methodology uses a
substructure approach in which the structure (which comprises the bridge, abutment, and
backfill) is represented using a three-dimensional finite element model, and the underlying
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defines the stiffness matrix, mass matrix, and fixed-base nodes for the structure. The
boundary element approach characterizes the underlying soil medium using frequencydependent impedance matrices and driving force vectors that also incorporate the free-field
wave motions. Compatibility and equilibrium requirements at the soil/structure interface are
used to couple these substructures. The steady-state response of the soil/structure system is
then computed. Keywords: abutment; bridge; seismic
BD2 (Bridge Designer II) 2D stage construction analysis and design of pre/post-tensioned
concrete bridges. Keywords: balanced cantilever bridge; staged construction
BD3 3D stage construction analysis and design of pre/post-tensioned concrete bridges.
Keywords:
Be06 Be06 calculates the expected energy demand to operate the heating and climate
conditioning systems in all types of buildings e.g. houses, block of flats, offices, institutions,
schools, shops and workshops. The Be06 software calculates the needed energy supply to a
building for room heating, ventilation, cooling, hot water and artificial lighting dependent

on e.g. building design, building envelope, daylight access, ventilation system, heating
installation and energy supply including alternatives as solar heating, solar power and heat
pumps. The energy supply needed to the building is compared to the energy frame in the
Building Regulations. Keywords: building; energy analysis
Beam (Fine) The program provides analysis of foundation beams resting on elastic subsoil.
Beam program is a part of a geotechnical software suite GEO5. It is easy to understand and
use system comprises individual modules with uniform user environment and mutual
communication. Keywords: beam; beam on elastic foundation; Winkler-Pasternak subsoil
model
Beam on Winkler Foundation Finite element analysis for a beam on elastic foundation.
Beam consists of nodes and members. Automatic generation of non loaded additional nodes.
Up to 8 loading cases, up to 15 loading combinations. Each node may have vertical
movement and/or twist restrictions. Vertical nodal loads, moment nodal loads. Each
member may have a different geometry, elastic properties, modulus of subgrade reaction,
Ks, and UDL load. Calculates deflections, soil stresses, bending moments, shear forces,
node restriction reactions for each load combination or envelopes for the above. Generates
deflection, bending moment and shear force diagrams (combinations and envelopes). Paged
printing in tables with linked over pages tables always having labels above. Keywords:
beam on elastic foundation
Beamax Application for graphically creating, editing and analysing continuous beams.
Keywords: beam
BeamBoy Calculates engineering stress and deflection in structural beams and shafts.
Keywords: beam
BEAMD Integrated solution for RC beam design, detailing, drafting and scheduling.
Keywords: concrete beam
BeamElas Versatile finite element program for the analysis of any combination of
foundation shape and cross section, including pipe and beam, resting on an elastic
foundation. Supports multiple load combinations. A straightforward and concise single
input and output screen features graphical display of the applied loads, resulting moments,
shear, deflection, rotation, and soil pressure. Keywords: beam on elastic foundation

BearFoot Treats the general case of bearing capacity of shallow foundation. Determines the
soil's bearing capacity by four methods, foundation settlement by two methods, calculates
pressure distribution under the footing as well as the rotation of the footing. Keywords:
bearing capacity; footing
BEToolbox Collection of legacy bridge engineering tools by Washington Department of
transportation. Includes: (1) BOXGIR - section properties of box girders; (2) COMGIR computes bending stresses in the top and bottom flanges of a curved composite girder; (3)
CURVEL - computes elevations for alignments with horizontal and vertical curves; (4)
GIRCOMP - section properties of built-up or rolled beam composite steel girders; (5)
GPILE -computes individual pile loads in a pile group; (6) PSGDES - precast girder design
and analysis, camber and deflection calculations, and handling and hauling analysis for the

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AASHTO Standard Specification; (7) TORSION - computes torsional moments of inertia
for closed cell box girder bridges and WSDOT standard prestressed girders; (8) TRSSMEM

- computes geometric properties of built-up truss members; (9) ULT2AX - ultimate moment
capacity of reinforced concrete sections subject to biaxial bending and axial load.
Keywords:
BIAX 1 Legacy software from 19992 to evaluate uniaxial and biaxial strength and
deformation characteristics of reinforced concrete (R/C) sections. Source code in
FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online
archive maintained by University of California Berkeley. BIAX-1: Analysis of Reinforced
Concrete Sections Wallace, John W.; Moehle, Jack P. Department of Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley, 1992, BIAX-1 is a general purpose computer program to
evaluate uniaxial and biaxial strength and deformation characteristics of reinforced concrete
(R/C) sections. The program computes these characteristics based on the assumption that
plane sections remain plane after the application of loading. The program can be used to
compute strength or moment-curvature relations for uniaxial or biaxial monotonic loading
of reinforced concrete sections. Nonlinear material models are used for both the reinforcing
steel and the concrete. The model for the stress-strain behavior of the reinforcing steel is
versatile, allowing relations that closely approximate experimentally observed behavior.The
program allows two stress-strain diagrams for concrete (unconfined and confined) and four
relations for reinforcing steel. The R/C section is described as a combination of rectangular
subsections; therefore the program allows easy generation of T, L, or barbell shaped
sections. The program user specifies a mesh for each subsection. An iterative procedure
(simple bisection algorithm) is used to obtain a solution for the prescribed problem.
Keywords: concrete; section properties
Biaxialer Analysis of reinforced concrete cross-sections of arbitrary geometry. Keywords:
BidBuilder Estimating software for contractors, builders and remodelers. Produces
professional estimates, proposals and bids for all types of construction projects. BidBuilder
has an easy Excel-like interface but contains the power of a database. It comes preconfigured with a construction database of 20 000 items and 50 often-used construction
assemblies. BidBuilder estimating software is designed by contractors for contractors.
Keywords: estimate
BIW The BIW Collaboration platform is a powerful suite of SaaS technologies which can
be extended to meet customer or team requirements for improved performance and greater

control of key business processes. It includes tools for document management, file viewing
and mark-up, asset management, contract administration, project reporting, programme
management, quality control, health and safety management, corporate standards
management and project archives. Keywords: collaboration; document management;
project management
BLOCK Legacy software from 1989 that utilizes block theory has been applied to the
planning and design of surface and underground excavations. Source code in FORTRAN
and related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive
maintained by University of California Berkeley. BLOCK: BASIC Programs for BLOCK
Theory Shi, Gen-hua; Goodman, Richard E. Department of Civil Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley, 1989, Block theory has been applied to the planning and design of
surface and underground excavations. The object of this technology is to specify the critical
joint blocks intersecting an excavation. It applies to rock engineering for for excavations in
hard rock where the movement of predefined blocks precipitate failure. A series of Block
Theory programs help to find the critical key blocks and possibility of failure in all types of
excavations. These were developed along with the theories outlined in the book, "Block
Theory and Its Application to Rock Engineering," by Richard E. Goodman and Gen-hua
Shi, Prentice-Hall, 1985. The problem is limited in scope--to find the critical blocks created
by intersections of discontinuities in a rock mass excavated along defined surfaces. Yet the
problem is sufficiently difficult that a series of simplifying assumptions are adopted: (1) All
joint surfaces are assumed to be perfectly planar. (2) Joint surfaces will be assumed to
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within the region of a key block. The implications are that all blocks are completely defined
by preexisting joint surfaces so that no new cracking is entailed in the analysis of block
movements. (3) Blocks defined by the system of joint faces are assumed to be rigid. This
means that block deformation and distortion will not be introduced. The key-block problem
is formulated entirely through geometry and topology. (4) Discontinuities and the
excavation surfaces are assumed to be determined as input parameters. Block theory is
developed on the basis of geometric information derived from structural geology and
equilibrium calculations using simple statics. It is assumed that continuum mechanics is
second in importance to the calculation and description of key blocks. Only block
movement modes are to be considered. The suite of programs included in the program
package are: (1) General Key Blocks, (2) Stereographic Projections, (3) Stability Analysis,
and (4) Tunnels and Shafts. Keywords: geotechnical; rock; stability; tunneling
BRASS Suite Suite of programs for Bridge Rating and Analysis of Structural Systems
known as BRASS includes the following programs: (1) BRASS-GIRDER, BRASSGIRDER(LRFD) - systems for the analysis and rating of highway bridge girders; (2)
BRASS-PIER, BRASS-PIER(LRFD) - analysis and design of reinforced concrete bridge
piers; (3) BRASS-CULVERT - analysis and design of reinforced concrete box culverts; (4)
BRASS-POLE - analysis of cantilever sign, luminaire and signal support structures; (5)
BRASS-SPLICE - design of field splices for rolled beam or welded plate steel girders; (6)
BRASS-TRUSS - analysis and load rating of simple or continuous truss or girder bridges;
(7) BRASS-PAD - design and analysis of elastomeric bridge bearings; (8) BRASS-DIST calculates wheel load distribution factors. Keywords: bridge; precast-prestressed girder

bridge; prestressed concrete girder; steel concrete composite beam; steel girder
Bride A software tool for the analysis, design and monitoring of cable-stayed bridges
Keywords: cable-stayed bridge
BRIDG Rating and analysis of highway bridges per AASHTO and WSDOT (LRFR)
specifications. Keywords: LRFR (load and resistance factor rating)
BridgeLCC Life-cycle costing software for preliminary bridge design. Keywords: bridge;
cost estimate; life-cycle
BRIGADE Suite of finite element analysis tools for the field of structural and civil
engineering. BRIGADE/Standard is program for three-dimensional analysis of bridge
structures. BRIDAGE/Plus is general purpose finite element program. BRIGADE/Hacon is
a finite element program for simulations of temperature and stress development in
hardening concrete. Keywords: OpenGL graphics
BROKE Legacy software from 1980 to to perform static or dynamic analysis of an electric
transmission line system when one or more wires suddenly break. Source code in
FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online
archive maintained by University of California Berkeley. BROKE: Dynamic Analysis of
Electric Transmission Line Systems with Broken Wires Fleming, John F.; Siddiqui, Faruq
M. A. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1980,
This program may be used to perform static or dynamic analysis of an electric transmission
line system when one or more wires suddenly break. In the static analysis the displacements,
the wire tensions, and the forces at the wire attachment points and the ground line moments
are computed for the broken wire equilibrium position for each support structure. In the
dynamic analysis the variation with time of the same quantities are computed and the
maximum values and their time of occurrence, along with corresponding impact factors, are
given. The analysis is performed for a mathematical model of the line system consisting of
the individual structural elements which are: the wires; the suspension insulators; and the
support structures, which are usually called towers. The static analysis uses the Stiffness
Method of analysis in which the displacements at discrete points in the mathematical model
are computed by solving a set of equilibrium equations obtained by summing external
applied loads and internal resisting forces at each of the points. For the dynamic analysis a

numerical integration approach is used to solve the dynamic equations of motion for a
lumped mass mathematical model. The user can choose between two different numerical
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dynamic analysis; static analysis; tower
BSDI Program for grid analysis of steel bridges. Keywords: bridge; steel; steel concrete
composite beam
Bsim Building Simulation. BSim is an integrated PC tool for analysing buildings and
installations. BSim includes a collection of advanced tools for simulating and calculating
e.g. thermal indoor climate, energy consumption, daylight conditions, synchronous
simulation of moisture and energy transport in constructions and spaces, calculation of
natural ventilation and electrical yield from building integrated photovoltaic systems.
Keywords: building; energy analysis
Building Energy Software Tools Directory This directory provides information on 345 (as
of December 2008) building software tools for evaluating energy efficiency, renewable
energy, and sustainability in buildings. The energy tools listed in this directory include
databases, spreadsheets, component and systems analyses, and whole-building energy
performance simulation programs. A short description is provided for each tool along with
other information including expertise required, users, audience, input, output, computer
platforms, programming language, strengths, weaknesses, technical contact, and
availability. Keywords: building; energy; energy analysis; HVAC; lighting; thermal
Business Collaborator Business Collaborator is collaboration platform for the construction
industry. It facilitates collaboration across teams, automates processes and enables access to
project information, whenever required. Business Collaborator automates traditional paperbased processes and procedures such as issue sheets, requests for information (RFI's),
drawing reviews, schedules, etc. to improve response times, reduce errors and cut costs.
Keywords: collaboration; document management; project management
Buzzsaw Data and document management system developed specifically for the AEC
industry. Keywords: collaboration; document management; project management
Cadre Geo Design utility for generating a wide variety of geodesic and spherical 3D
models (wire frame or solid) for CAD and finite element analysis applications. Outputs
clean DXF files suitable for CAD or structural analysis software. Keywords: solid model;

wire frame
Cadre Lite Finite element structural analysis software for beam type structures. Static and
dynamic analysis capabilities. Keywords:
Cadre Pro Finite element structural analysis software for plate and beam type structures.
Buckling, p-delta, dynamic vibration and shock analysis capabilities. Unique element types
include eccentric end-loaded beams, springs, and one way elements. Keywords: buckling;
structural FEA
Cadre Profiler Determines sectional properties of custom cross section profiles including
composite and multi-material sections. Analysis and design of sections. Keywords: section
properties
CadWeb Cadweb is an Internet based project information management system that
facilitates, accelerates and records all electronic communication between parties to a
construction contract. Cadweb is accredited to the ISO / British Standard for Information
Security (ISO 27001) to guarantee that project information is exchanged and stored as
securely and reliably as traditional paper records. Keywords: collaboration; document
management; project management
CAL Educational program developed to support teaching and learning of structural analysis
concepts and techniques. Originally developed at the University of California, Berkeley by
Professor Edward L. Wilson in 1976. The program has been used worldwide at over 100
universities. Keywords: 2D analysis; 3D analysis; dynamic analysis; linear analysis;
stability
CAL-91 Legacy software from 1991 to facilitate teaching of structural analysis concepts.
Source code in FORTRAN and related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake
engineering online archive maintained by University of California Berkeley. CAL-91:
Computer Assisted Learning of Structural Analysis Wilson, Edward L. Department of Civil
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language is to bridge the gap between traditional methods of teaching structural analysis and
the use of automated structural analysis programs. As a result of using CAL-91, it is hoped
that engineers will understand the theory and approximations which are used in modern
structural analysis programs. CAL-91 is designed to interpret a sequence of commands
which are supplied by the user. The commands can be given directly in an "interactive
mode," or the program can read the commands from a "batch data file." The input has been
redesigned so all commands, array names, and data are in free- field form. Commands for
matrix analysis, direct stiffness structural analysis, and dynamic response analysis are
possible. The program is written in standard FORTRAN 77 and will operate on small
microcomputers or large mainframe computers. Printer plots of results can be produced.
CAL-91 is used to perform linear dynamic analysis of small structural systems. It is possible
to solve the following types of dynamic problems: 1. Evaluation of free-vibration mode
shapes and frequencies. 2. Automatic generation of Ritz vectors to be used in mode
superposition analysis or response spectra analysis. 3. Mode superposition analysis due to

arbitrary loading. 4. Response spectra analysis due to earthquake loading. 5. Step- by-step
analysis of structural systems with arbitrary viscous damping. Keywords: dynamics;
eigenvalue analysis; response spectrum analysis; statics; time history analysis
CAL80 This legacy software from 1985 provides computer analysis language for the static
and dynamic analysis of structural systems. Source code in FORTRAN and related reports
can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive maintained by
University of California Berkeley. CAL-80 (SD): Computer Analysis Language for the
Static and Dynamic Analysis of Structural Systems Wilson, Edward L.; Hoit, Marc Ira
Department of Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Modified: F. Seible
and C.T. Latham, Department of Applied Mechanics and Engineering Science, University
of California, San Diego 1985., 1980, CAL80 (SD) is an extensive modification of CAL78
which has options ranging from simple matrix manipulation, as an extension of classical
structural analysis, to the direct stiffness formulation of structural systems with extensions
to dynamic analysis in the time or frequency domain. An accompanying program, SIMPAL,
contained within the CAL80 source code provides a transition to production-type programs
for structural analysis by including options for data generation and geometry checks by
screen plots. CAL80 operates as an interactive program but can also operate in batch mode
by taking commands from an input file rather than a terminal. It is a database-driven
program that is modularly constructed, with communication between each module
controlled by a database manager. Small individual program segments, efficiently
assembled by the use of run-time libraries and interconnected by a common database, allow
applications not only on minicomputers and large mainframes, but also on microcomputer
systems. Keywords: dynamics; statics
CalcMaster for Windows 150 ready to use calculation programs for students, designers,
engineers, architects and educators involved in mechanical, electrical, structural and physics
applications. User quantity discounts available. Keywords: beam analysis; beam design;
calculator; column; concrete beam; concrete column; connection; equation; footing;
reinforced concrete; steel beam; steel column; steel design; timber beam
CalculiX Three-Dimensional Structural Finite Element Program Keywords:
Causeway Causeway's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions provide

companies with the means to leverage knowledge and exercise complete control over
information relating to projects, departments or entire organisations. Causeway ECM
enables risk reduction, increased efficiency and optimises performance in terms of quality
and delivery - all of which will contribute to increased profitability. Keywords:
collaboration; document management; project management
cba (continuous beam analysis) Continuous beam analysis - calculates member forces and
support reactions of a continuous beam. Keywords: beam; beam analysis
CBeam (JBS) Calculates sectional properties of composite beams. Keywords: section
properties
Cbeam (MCAL SOFT) Analysis of statically indeterminate beams. Keywords:

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103. CBS Pro CBS Pro is program for structural modeling, preliminary design and "load takedown" software object modeling. It enables to model multi-story structures in concrete and
other materials. Using the "object oriented" approach, CBS Pro allows the user to quickly
build up a structural model using "components" such as beams, columns, walls, floors and
openings. In this way, structures of almost any geometry can be defined quickly and easily.
Following the preparation of the structural model, CBS Pro will calculate the loads on all
structural components quickly and easily, using the "tributary area" approach or by adopting
a full finite element analysis made "invisibly" inside CBS Pro. It can be easily integrated
with other IFC-enabled software. Keywords: preliminary design
104. CELL4 Legacy software from 1985 which based upon the finite element method and is
particularly suited for the analysis of post-tensioned box girder bridges of constant depth
which have arbitrary plan geometry and support conditions. Source code in FORTRAN and

related reports can be downloaded from the earthquake engineering online archive
maintained by University of California Berkeley. CELL4: Elastic Finite Element Analysis
of Prestressed Cellular Structures of Arbitrary Plan Geometry and Constant Depth Chan,
Esmond C.-Y.; Scordelis, Alex C. Department of Civil Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley, 1985, CELL4 is a program based upon the finite element method and
is particularly suited for the analysis of post-tensioned box girder bridges of constant depth
which have arbitrary plan geometry and support conditions. The bridge can be straight,
curved, or quadrilateral in plan. The longitudinal interior webs must be vertical, but the
longitudinal exterior webs can be vertical, sloping, or curved. Transverse diaphragms can be
modelled by vertical web elements or by special web elements in regions with sloping or
curved webs. The top and bottom deck slabs as well as the interior and the exterior webs
may be prestressed. Boundary conditions at any nodal point are arbitrary, allowing rigid
supports as well as translational and rotational elastic supports, oriented in any arbitrary
direction to simulate the stiffness of the supporting columns and bents. For prestressing
analysis an automatic input has been provided to define the geometry of the two types of
post-tensioned unbonded tendons which can be used. Each panel or slab tendon can be
stressed either from one end or both ends, and losses due to friction and anchorage slip are
accounted for. In order to facilitate the interpretation of output, an automatic integration of
internal forces to give individual girder and total sectional force resultants is incorporated.
This permits a better understanding of the load carrying mechanism in a complex bridge
system, and can also be used to carry out equilibrium checks easily. Keywords: box girder
bridge; bridge; concrete; prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete; tendon
105. CivilFEM Civil/Structural customization of the ANSYS Finite Element program.
Keywords:
106. CivilTech Engineering Software Suite Suite of software focused mainly on geotechnical
analysis. (1) AllPile - pile vertical, lateral, group, settlement, and negative friction analysis.
(2) SuperLog - Boring, test pit, and well drawing/reporting. (3) Shoring Suite - shoring wall
design and analysis. (4) Liquefy Pro - earthquake-induced liquefaction and settlement
analysis. (5) EarthPres - earth pressure analysis (active and passive pressure). (6) Surcharge
- lateral pressure due to surcharge load. (7) Upres - underground pipe and tunnel analysis.

(8) Visual Lab - geotechnical lab testing (compaction, grain size, and consolidation). (9)
Spectra - graphical presentation for seismic spectra. (10) Heave - stability analysis for
vertical cut. Keywords:
107. COBRAS (Concrete Bridge Assessment) Yield-line analysis software for assessing the
ultimate load capacity of concrete structures, particularly concrete bridge decks.
Successfully used to evaluate the load carrying capacity of concrete bridges that have failed
assessment using conventional elastic analysis methods. Keywords: yield line analysis
108. Cold-Formed Steel BeamDesign Cold-Formed Steel BeamDesign is a software for the
design of flexural members of Cold-Formed Steel, following AISI 2001 and 1996/99
Specifications. The principal aim is to analyze a simple or continuous beam (2 to 4 equal
spans) and to determine the permitted load (Uniform or Concentrated Load allowed)
carrying capacity, while varying the span length (L). Also you can compare one section and
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allowed (C, U, Z, ZU, L, LU, H, BR, BS, IC, CC, IU, T, and TU), with selected Steels (14
ASTM Referenced Standards Steels are provided as a guide). In the current (January 2009)
version we add tables for the following manufacturers: Dietrich, Marino-Ware and SSMA.
Keywords: beam; cold formed steel
Collabwrite Collabwrite is a web based Project Collaboration and Document Management
System designed to help Engineering and Construction firms in Project Management.
Keywords: document management; project management
Column Base Calculates capacity and stiffness of a connection between steel column and
its concrete foundation. Both rolled and welded column sections can be investigated.
Handles both embedded connections and connections made using base plate. Determines
connection rigidity and performs rigidity classification (rigid joint, semi-rigid joint, or
hinge). Keywords: column; connection
Composite Beam Properties Calculates elastic and plastic section properties for composite
beams, with provision for asymmetric top and bottom flanges and a second plated bottom
flange. Based on BS 5950 Part 3.1. Web-based program written in PHP. Enables to
temporarily store input data in a MySQL database for several weeks. Keywords: composite
beam; section properties
Concise Beam Concise Beam is an easy to use Microsoft Windows based program for the
design of precast concrete beams. Concise Beam will perform a load analysis and design
checks in accordance with the latest edition of ACI 318, CSA A23.3 or AS3600. CSA S6 is
also supported without moving loads. Key code parameters can be customized to simulate
other design codes. The beam can be conventionally reinforced and pretensioned. It can
model any cross-sectional shape and will allow the cross-section to vary prismatically (stepwise) over the length of the beam. A graphical editor allows the user to describe any crosssection, including voids, openings or cut-outs. Concise Beam currently works in twodimensions but will also account for torsion along the beam. The user can work in metric or
Imperial (US Customary) units, select from a variety of individual units (i.e. mm, cm, m),
and switch back and forth at will. Libraries of industry standard cross-sections and materials

are provided with Concise Beam. The standard libraries can be modified, extended and
customized by the user. Keywords: 2D analysis; beam; bridge; crack width; double tee
beam; parking garage; prestressed concrete girder; reinforced concrete; slab; tee beam
Concrete Design Digital Canal's Concrete Beam designs one-way flexural members,
including beams, one-way slabs and joists. The structural design program includes beam
dimensions, bar sizes, quantities, development lengths, cut off locations, stirrup spacing,
deflection checks, capacity diagrams and more. Digital Canal's Concrete Column will
design or check concrete columns for axial tension, compression and biaxial moments.
Output includes section dimensions, number of bars, bar spacing, moment magnifiers,
interaction curves and more. Keywords: concrete; concrete beam; concrete column;
concrete design; concrete reinforcement detailing; concrete reinforcement scheduling
Concrete Mix Design Software Suite FirstMix Lite - low cost concrete mix design
software, FirstMix Express - determine optimal concrete mix proportions based on strength
durability and workability requirements, FirstBreak - logging concrete test strengths in a
database and performing statistical analysis Keywords:
Connection Study Environment (CSE) CSE is a software program dealing with steel
connections. The main innovation of CSE is that is can be used to design connections freely
placing components, and, afterwards, check them. The program offers a wide coverage of
issues regarding steel connections: it uses automatic internal rules, user-defined rules, and is
also able to create automatically fem models of components (members with their workings,
plates, cross-section trunks, angles, double-angles and more). CSE is the result of a research
dating since 1999. The main aim of CSE is not drawing or detailing, but checking
connections. It does not use "kitchen-recipes" to allow a limited number of connections, but
lets the user build up their connections freely. A number of tutorials for various connections
types is available with the program. Keywords: connection; Eurocode; FEA (finite element
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116. Conspan Analysis and design of simple-span and multi-span precast and prestressed bridge
beams. Keywords: bridge; prestressed concrete
117. Construction Software Advice Construction Software Advice is a free online resource
dedicated to helping contractors, engineers, and architects find the right software for their
businesses. It offers profiles and comparisons of the leading products, and provides buyer's
guides with best practices for researching and selecting construction software. Keywords:
construction
118. Constructware Web-based project management software for contractors. Keywords:
construction; project management; request for information (RFI)
119. Consys Live load and static analysis for single-span and multi-span bridges. Keywords:
moving load
120. Cortona3D Cortona3D feeds design data from CAD, PDM and ERP into powerful 3D
authoring tools that integrate 'Visual Know-How' into product documentation. Keywords:
visualization
121. COSMOSWorks Design analysis and optimization software Keywords: mechanical FEA
122. CRSI Retaining Wall Program Interactive design of reinforced concrete retaining walls.
Keywords: retaining wall
123. CSI COL Design of simple and complex reinforced concrete columns. Keywords: column;
concrete; interaction diagram; slenderness
124. CSI Detailer Detailing of reinforced concrete structures. Keywords: concrete reinforcement
detailing
125. CTSGuides.com - Construction Software Reviews and Ratings Directory of software for
constuction industry with ratings and reviews. Includes construction software, construction
estimating software, construction accounting software, job cost software, service
management, project management software, purchase orders, inventory, equipment

management, and more. Keywords: construction
126. CTSpace CTSpace is software solution to help companies, large and small, manage their
corporate knowledge more effectively - improving worker decision-making and efficiency
through automated business processes, secure collaboration and progress tracking within
and across projects. The software is used by asset owners and operators around the world to
manage mission-critical global programs and projects. Keywords: collaboration; document
management
127. CYPECAD CYPECAD is software for the analysis and design of reinforced concrete and
steel structures, subject to horizontal and vertical loads, for homes, buildings and civil work
projects. Has the ability to create design drawings. The geometry of the structure can be
introduced automatically. The user can customize the design and edit the elements that have
been introduced, with the on-screen support provided: numerous help options and error and
warning texts. Provides very complete and precise construction drawings of the structure.
CYPECAD incorporates the latest national and international construction codes. Keywords:
3D analysis; building; Building Information Modeling; connection; drafting; fire
resistance; floor; foundation; reinforced concrete; response spectrum analysis; seismic
analysis; stairs; statics; steel; wall
128. Dagra Software to digitize data from graphs for Engineering design calculations and
analysis. Add-in support for MathCAD, Matlab and Excel. Free trial available. Keywords:
data acquistion; digitization; graphing; research software; spreadsheet; tracing
129. DANBRO+ DANBRO+ is a comprehensive internet-based bridge monitoring system
developed and used by the Danish bridge directorate. Keywords: bridge management
130. deal.II A Finite Element Differential Equations Analysis Library deal.II is a C++ program
library targeted at the computational solution of partial differential equations using adaptive
finite elements. It uses state-of-the-art programming techniques to offer you a modern
interface to the complex data structures and algorithms required. The main aim of deal.II is
to enable rapid development of modern finite element codes, using among other aspects
adaptive meshes and a wide array of tools classes often used in finite element program.
Writing such programs is a non-trivial task, and successful programs tend to become very
large and complex. We believe that this is best done using a program library that frees the

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application programmer from aspects like grid handling and refinement, handling of degrees
of freedom, input of meshes and output of results in graphics formats, and the like. Also,
support for several space dimensions at once is included in a way such that programs can be
written independent of the space dimension without unreasonable penalties on run-time and
memory consumption. deal.II is widely used in many academic and commercial projects.
For its creation, the principal authors have received the 2007 J. H. Wilkinson Prize for
Numerical Software. It is also part of the industry standard SPEC CPU 2006 benchmark
suite used to determine the speed of computers and compilers, and comes pre-installed on
the machines offered by the commercial Sun Grid program. deal.II emerged from work at
the Numerical Methods Group at Universit t Heidelberg, Germany, which is at the
forefront of adaptive finite element methods and error estimators. Its main authors presently
work at Texas A&M University and the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology of
the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Braunschweig. Other contributors and several
hundred users are scattered around the world. Keywords: FEA (finite element analysis);
FEA software library
131. DeepXcav 2010 DeepXcav is a software for the design of embedded earth retaining walls
with limit-equilibrium and advanced nonlinear elasto-plastic analysis methods. DeepXcav
offers a one-stop complete geotechnical and structural solution for deep excavation. The
software provides a complete database of materials and wall sections (sheet piles,
diagraphgm walls, soldier piles, etc.), ground anchors, steel braces (struts) and concrete
floor slabs. All design approaches required by Eurocodes 7 and 8 can be automatically

generated. Furthermore, user-defined combinations are also possible and can be saved in the
database. DeepXcav performs both structural (ACI 318, AISC, EC2 and EC3) and
geotechnical checks (anchors pull out resistance, toe embedment, hydraulic heave).
Keywords: design; geotechnical; nonlinear; retaining wall
132. Delta Beam Delta Beam is a continuous beam structural analysis software. It includes a full
complement of features that makes it suitable for any job from a small beam to very
complex beam structures. Both students and professional engineers can use it with ease and
confidence. Delta Beam has been developed to make the definition, solution and
modification of 2D continuous beam problem data as fast and easy as possible. Analysis, up
to and including calculation of maximum deflections and shear and moment, may be done
on continuous beams constructed of any material or combination of materials. A complete
steel sections database is included with the software. Keywords: beam; continuous beam;
hinge
133. DesconBrace Descon Brace is a steel connection design software for Braced Frame type
structures. It is a Windows based program with a graphical user interface for defining the
input data and for reviewing the design drawing and calculation report. ASD and LRFD
versions of Descon Brace are available. Both versions use the Uniform Force Method where
it is applicable. Descon Brace designs Chevron, Knee, and K- Braces as well as braces
connected to column base and Beam-Column joints where up to four braces and two beams
may exist. Beams and braces may be added to or removed from the joint configuration by
simple mouse operations. The section designations, material names, bolts, and welding
electrodes are defined using pull-down menus and option buttons, and their data are
automatically fetched from the program's database. Member forces are input by the user,
and Descon Brace designs and/or checks the brace to gusset connection, gusset plates,
gusset to beam and column connections, and the local stresses in the column and beams.
Descon Brace creates and prints a scaled drawing showing the connection details. Callouts,
dimension lines, and weld symbols can be moved to preferred locations in the drawing area
with the mouse. Descon Brace creates a dxf file of the drawing for importing into CAD
systems. Descon Brace generates a calculation report that includes the formulae in symbolic
and numerical formats and the result of the computations. The design report can be

reviewed on-line by opening the Report window. A GoTo command provides a fast jump to
the calculations for specific items in the report. Keywords: bracing; connection; steel
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134. 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. Keywords: connection; steel; steel detailing
135. DESCUS I Design and analysis of curved I-girder bridges. Keywords: bridge; horizontally
curved steel girder; I Girder; steel
136. DESCUS II Design of curved box girder bridges. Keywords:
137. 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. Keywords: steel; steel detailing
138. Development and Lap Splice Lengths Calculation of development and lap splice lengths
for reinforcing bars. Incorporates ACI 318-95 Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete and the 16th edition of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway
Bridges (1996). Metric and English units. Keywords: development length; rebar splice
139. 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. Keywords: concrete;
detailing; footing; masonry; pile; retaining wall; steel; timber; wind
140. Dlubal Software Suite of programs for structural engineering. Frame analysis package
includes basic program (RSTAB, RSTAB 2D), steel structures add-ons (STEEL, KAPPA,
LTB, FE-LTB, EL-PL, PLATE-BUCKLING, ASD), concrete add-ons (CONCRETE),
timber structures add-ons (TIMBER), composite add-ons (COMPOSITE-BEAM), dynamics
add-on (DYNAM Basic, DYNAM Addition I, DYNAM Addition II) and other add-ons
(DEFORM, RSMOVE, RSIMP, RSBUCK, RSBOMBI, SUPER-LC, RS-COM). Finite
element analysis package includes basic program (RFEM, RFEM 2D), steel structures addons (RF-STEEL, RF-LTB), concrete structures add-ons (RF-CONCRETE, RF-CONCRETE
2D, RF-CONCRETE ONORM, RF-PUNCH), timber structures add-on (RF-TIMBER
Members), dynamics add-ons (RF-DYNAM Basic), and other add-ons (RF-STABILITY,
RF-IMP, RF-IMP, RF-COM, RF-COMBI). Cross sections modules enable to determine
cross-section values and general cross-section analyses for both thin-walled and thickwalled sections (SHAPE-THIN). Connections modules perform static analyses for various
types of connections for steel structures (FRAME-JOINT), END-PLATE, CONNECT,
DSTV) and timber structures (DOWEL). Keywords: buckling; connection; dynamic
analysis; lateral torsional buckling; plate; plate buckling; section properties; static
analysis; steel connection; structural FEA
141. Document Locator Document Locator is Enterprise Document Management for
professionals in Construction and Engineering. It improves collaboration with more
efficient review and approval processes, reduces risk with greater accountability and

control, and increases productivity across the enterprise. Keywords: collaboration;
document management; project management
142. DOWEL Finite-element modeler for dowel-type connections (nails, bolts, lag screws, etc.)
in wood-wood, wood-steel or any other type of connection material configuration.
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143. DPOLES Evaluation of damaged signal/light poles and sign structures. Keywords:
144. Dr. Beam Pro Direct manipulation beam analysis environment. Keywords:
145. Dr. Frame Direct manipulation environment for interactive evaluation of 2D truss and
frame structures. Keywords: frame analysis
146. Dr. Frame 3D Direct manipulation environment for interactive evaluation of 3D truss and
frame structures. Keywords:
147. DrawMGT DrawMGT is an Internet-based web application that manages construction
drawings, documents and related tasks. DrawMGT was created specifically for the heavy
construction and tunneling industry. It is ideally suited for large projects with participants
from multiple organizations, located at multiple sites. DrawMGT was designed by
engineers, for engineers. It is not a generalized content or project management system that
has been "adapted" for construction. Its native language is construction. The procedures
DrawMGT supports are the procedures your engineers are probably already using. The goal
is to automate accepted industry practices and not to replace them. Thus, DrawMGT will
make many tasks more efficient and help ensure that your good engineering does not
become a victim of administrative and clerical inefficiencies. Keywords: collaboration;

construction; document management; project management; tunneling
148. EasyElsym5 An easy interface to the popular program ELSYM5 which calculates stresses,
strains and deflections within a pavement cross section due to an applied load configuration.
Keywords: pavement
149. EBPLate EBPlate software provides accurate values of elastic critical stresses for a wide
field of practical cases of rectangular plates subject to in-plane loading. Plates can be either
stiffened or unstiffened, the stiffening being provided by longitudinal and/or transverse
stiffeners; orthotropic plates can also be treated. Complex stresses patterns can easily be
defined, including patch loads. Numerous display possibilities are available for data and
results. EBPlate tool was designed by CTICM in the frame of the european research project
COMBRI (RFS-CR-03018), with partial funding of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel.
Keywords: buckling; plate; stiffener
150. 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. Keywords: frame (matrix) analysis;
reinforced concrete; steel
151. EDISIS 2000 Software for static and dynamic analysis of multi-storey reinforced concrete
buildings (subject or not to seismic action) and for planning the reinforcement with
customised style. Fast, reliable and easy to use, supplies executive plans for carpentry ad
reinforcement. Keywords: building; concrete design; dynamic analysis; reinforced
concrete; static analysis
152. ELPLA Program for analyzing raft foundations of arbitrary shape with the real subsoil
model. ELPLA can be also used to solve many other civil engineering problems Keywords:
foundation
153. Engineering Fundamentals Online Calculators Collection of online calculators for beam
analysis, vibration of single degree of freedom, stress transformations (Mohr's circle) and
principal stresses determination, failure criteria, plate calculators and composite materials.
Keywords: beam; failure criterion; Mohr circle; online calculator; plate; principal stress
154. EPC Server - Online Calculators Site with many online calculators for structural

engineers and construction industry, such as: structural steel simple support beam design,
structural steel base plate design, frame analysis, weld design, steel column design, concrete
mix statistical analysis, concrete design, clip angle weld design, structural steel section data,
continuous beam analysis, steel plates under compression, truss doubler plate connection,
properties of sections, beam analysis, angle seat for steel beams, structural steel bolted angle
connection, structural steel beam-column design, eccentric bolt group, structural steel
column base plate, curve fitter, composite beam design, and many others. Keywords: online
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155. ePin Project control and collaboration solutions are designed specifically to address the
complexity and diversity of engineering and construction projects, bringing new levels of
control, productivity and responsiveness to the business of development. Keywords:
collaboration; document management; project management
156. Eskudos Eskudos is scalable solution for document and content management that enables
entire teams to work and collaborate within one application. Accessible anytime-anywhere
via web browser, greatly scalable. Integration with MS Outlook, Notes, Word, Excel,
Autocad, and many other authoring tools. Keywords: collaboration; document
management; project management
157. ESOP ESOP is software developed for Component Design and Analysis based in MS Excel
with over 150 modules for various types of tasks, such as steel connections (various types)
to British and US standards, section property calculations, steel design, fire calculations,
wave loader, offshore design modules, castellated beam sections, finite elements, plates,

membranes, auto mesh generator, apply loads, instant update of results, etc. ESOP works on
many levels: (1) As a workbook of standard modules that the user may access for carrying
out everyday analysis and design work; (2) As a program that the engineer can use to write
his own programs; (3) As a program that can automatically communicate bi-directionally
with ROBOT Millennium, thereby facilitating the ability for the user to write their own pre
and post processors for ROBOT - examples include connection design, wave loading etc.
The communication with ROBOT Millennium or other software may take the following
forms: (1) Calculation modules will automatically capture the data from ROBOT
Millennium (e.g. data concerning geometry, materials, sections, loads, internal forces, ...);
(2) The modules may function as generators of completed models for ROBOT Millennium
(e.g. generator of frames with the elements of variable section, combinations generator,
generator of typical solutions of static models, ...); (3) The modules may extend the
possibilities of results analysis of ROBOT Millennium (e.g. new types of results set-ups,
additional results for non-linear problems, new design codes...); (4) A set of tools exist for
users to easily extract data from ROBOT Millennium, such as member data, nodal data,
forces, loads etc. Keywords: component design and analysis; connection; FEA (finite
element analysis); fire resistance; offshore structures; section properties
158. ETABS Integrated analysis, design and drafting of building systems. Keywords:
159. Excel Spreadsheet by Techno Consultants, Ltd. Collection of MS Excel spreadsheet
templates for structural analysis, steel design, reinforced concrete design and masonry
design. Most spreadsheets incorporate British codes. Includes (1) structural analysis distribution of pile loads on piles below rigid pilecaps, continuous beam analysis up to 4
spans; (2) reinforced concrete design - RC section design, RC rectangular column design,
RC circular column design; (3) steel design - design of steel members, welds, and bolt
groups; (4) masonry design - design of masonry panels for lateral loads. Keywords:
masonry; reinforced concrete; spreadsheet; weld
160. Excel Spreadsheets by Damian Janicki Easy to use and read excel spreadsheets for
structural engineers: (1) Bar bending schedule to BS 8666; (2) Continuous beam analysis
spreadsheet; (3) Punching shear reinforcement (stud rail) spreadsheet; (4)Steel beam design
to BS 5950; (5)Timber beam design to BS 5268; (6) Working platform design to BRE
Guidelines (Piling platform design). Keywords: bar list; beam; beam analysis; beam

design; concrete beam; concrete reinforcement detailing; concrete reinforcement
scheduling; continuous beam; steel beam; timber beam
161. ExcelCalcs Free excel site featuring spreadsheets for engineers, scientists and students.
Download free XLC software which gives MS Excel the capability of displaying cell
formulae as mathematical equations. Your worksheets will read like text books, they'll be
easy to understand and easy to check. Download worked solutions and solved problems
from the Repository or ask for help in the Forum. Keywords: Excel; symbolic mathematics
162. Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) software is
an advanced non-linear structural analysis software tool that allows structural engineers to
study the 3D behavior of structures through both the continuum and discrete stages of
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events, impact, progressive collapse, and wind. Unlike many structural analysis software
tools which are based on the Finite Element Method (FEM), ELS utilizes a non-linear solver
based on the Applied Element Method (AEM). This allows ELS is to automatically analyze
structural behavior during elastic and inelastic modes including the automatic detection and
generation of plastic hinges, buckling, cracks, and separation. The resulting debris and
impacts with structural elements are also automatically analyzed and stress redistribution is
inherently calculated. Keywords: 3D analysis; applied element method; blast analysis;
buckling; dynamic analysis; nonlinear; static analysis
FabTrol MRP Estimating and production control software for steel fabricators. Keywords:
estimating; steel
Falcon Document Management Suite of programs for document management (not
targeted specifically at the AEC industry): eCopy; FileDirector; ASCENT; ScanFile;
Teleform; VirtualReScan. Keywords: collaboration; document management; project
management
FastFrame 2D frame analysis program. Keywords:
Fastrak Analysis and design of steel buildings. Steel connections design. Keywords:
FB-MultiPier The FB-MultiPier analysis program is a nonlinear finite element analysis
program capable of analyzing multiple bridge pier structures interconnected by bridge
spans. The full structure can be subject to a full array AASHTO load types in a static
analysis or time varying load functions in a dynamic analysis. Each pier structure is
composed of pier columns and cap supported on a pile cap and piles/shafts with nonlinear
soil. This analysis program couples nonlinear structural finite element analysis with

nonlinear static soil models for axial, lateral and torsional soil behavior to provide a robust
system of analysis for coupled bridge pier structures and foundation systems. FB-MultiPier
performs the generation of the finite element model internally given the geometric definition
of the structure and foundation system as input graphically by the designer. This allows the
engineer to work directly with the design parameters and lessens the bookkeeping necessary
to create and interpret a model. Keywords: bridge; dynamics; geotechnical; modal analysis;
nonlinear; pier; pile; seismic; soil-structure interaction; time history analysis
FBEAM Composite beam design program. Enables to evaluate fire resistance. Keywords:
beam; fire resistance
FEAP Multi-Dimensional finite element code for structural, continuum, solid mechanics,
heat transfer, and coupled field simulations. Very flexible with static and dynamic time
integration and steady state capabilities. Very modular with a rudimentary front and
backend. Mostly in Fortran except for the backend graphics and the dynamic memory
management system. This is a code for people interested in performing finite element code
development research and those with particularly unusual problems that can not be handled
with commercial codes. Keywords: FEA (finite element analysis)
FEEA 2010 SDK Finite Element Analysis SDK for the .NET Framework. Use FEEA SDK
to create the new generation of 32/64-bit scientific/technical .NET applications for the
Windows platform. Keywords: dynamic analysis; eigenvalue analysis; FEA (finite element
analysis); modal shape; response spectrum analysis; section properties; static analysis;
structural FEA
FElt Finite element analysis program for linear static and dynamic structural and thermal
analysis problems, including modal and spectral analysis for dynamic problems. Keywords:
FEM (Fine) The program is applicable for the modelling of a large class of geotechnical
problems such as terrain settlement, sheeting ang supporting structures, slope stability,
beams on foundation, excavation, etc. FEM program is a part of a geotechnical software
suite GEO4. It is easy to understand and use system comprises individual modules with
uniform user environment and mutual communication. Keywords: FEA (finite element
analysis); geotechnical
Fem2K Low cost 3D finite element analysis program for structural and multi-physics

applications with interactive graphic. Keywords: multiphysics; structural FEA
Femax Component system that provides functionality for structural analysis using the Finite
Element Method (FEM). Keywords: FEA (finite element analysis)

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175. FEMdesigner Low cost finite element analysis program. Keywords:
176. FEPG (Finite Element Program Generator) System suitable for solving FE problems in
various scientific and engineering fields. Users only need to input all expressions and
formulae for FEM, then FEPG can automatically generates the complete source code,
including element subroutines, algorithm programs, etc. Keywords: FEA (finite element
analysis); partial differential equation (PDE)
177. Fin 2D Static analysis of 2D frame structures including computation of deformation and
internal forces. Keywords: 2D analysis
178. Fin 3D Static, eigenvalue, second order, and linear stability analysis of 3D frame structures.
Keywords: 3D analysis; modal analysis; stability
179. FlexPDE System for solving many types of partial differential equations using the finite
element method. Keywords: FEA (finite element analysis); partial differential equation
(PDE)
180. Frame Solver 2D FrameSolver 2D for Windows is a software to model and analyze planar
frames, trusses, and multi span beams. FrameSolver 2D has powerful graphical modeling
capabilities with a Flexible Graphical User Interface (GUI) for pre/ post-processing. Enables
to define your model with the easy-to-use interface in just a few mouse clicks. Without any
previous experience or knowledge of Structural analysis software. Keywords:

181. Framework 2D and 3D frame analysis. 2D linear static, geometric nonliner static,
eigenvalue and influence lines analysis. 3D linear analysis. Keywords:
182. 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.
Keywords: cold formed steel; frame; steel; wood
183. freeCAD 3D CAD software with advanced motion simulation capabilities. Allows users to
create and manipulate assemblies of 3D parts. Enables users to study mechanical dynamics.
Keywords:
184. FREET Multipurpose probabilistic software for statistical, sensitivity and reliability
analysis of engineering problems. Simulate uncertainties of a problem at random variables
level - material properties and loading, geometrical imperfections. Keywords: probability;
reliability; uncertainty
185. FSF/UNESCO Free Software Directory Directory of free software by Free Software
Foundation (FSF) and UNESCO. Contains also free structural analysis software. Keywords:
186. GaLa Reinforcement Advanced analysis and design of reinforced concrete elements
(columns, beams, shear walls) subjected to axial forces and axial or biaxial (Mx and My)
bending moments. Keywords:
187. Genetic Algorithm Optimization Spreadsheet Program that can be applied to any Excel
spreadsheet to optimize calculation outcome. Allows to set up to five design parameters and
up to five design constraints. Keywords: genetic algorithm; optimization
188. GEO5 Geotechnical software suite, which includes the following programs: (1) Gravity
wall; (2) Prefab wall; (3) Cantilever wall; (4) Gabion; (5) Sheeting design; (6) Sheeting
verification; (7) Square foundation; (8) Pile; (9) Slope stability; (10) Earth pressures
Keywords: analysis suite; geotechnical
189. Geomath Geometry control software for bridge engineers. Has ability to parametrically
adjusts changes in bridge geometry and component design. Keywords:
190. GEOPAK Site Dynamic, flexible, comprehensive and multidisciplinary site design for all
project phases. Keywords: COGO (Coordinate Geometry); DTM (Digital Terrain

Modeling)
191. GeoStudio 2007 Suite of applications for geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering.
Includes the following products: (1) SLOPE/W for slope stability analysis; (2) SEEP/W for
groundwater seepage analysis; (3) SIGMA/W for stress and deformation analysis; (4)
QUAKE/W for dynamic earthquake analysis; (5) TEMP/W for thermal analysis; (6)
CTRAN/W for contaminant transport analysis; (8) VADOSE/W for vadose zone and soil

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cover analysis; (9) Seep3D for groundwater modeling. Keywords: earthquake analysis;
seepage; slope stability

GiD GiD is a universal, adaptive and user-friendly graphical user interface for geometrical
modelling, data input and visualisation of results for all types of numerical simulation
programs. Typical problems that can be successfully tackled with GiD include most
situations in solid and structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, heat transfer,
geomechanics, etc. using finite element, finite volume, boundary element, finite difference
or point based (meshless) numerical procedures. Keywords: visualization
gINT Software Geotechnical and geoenvironmental data management and reporting.
Keywords: boring log
Google Earth Google Earth contains comprehensive and detailed world's geographic
information including satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings. Basic version is
free; Google Earth Plus and Google Earth Pro with GIS capabalities and extended
functionality are commercial applications. Keywords: geographical information systems;
mapping
GrafiCalc 2010 GrafiCalc 2009 is self-contained software that combines the disciplines of
constrained sketching and "smart" calculations within one application that enables users to
solve a wide range of design and engineering challenges with unprecedented ease, speed,
and accuracy. GrafiCalc 2009 is the tool of choice for solving challenges where geometry
and numerical aspects of the problem are inseparable. Keywords: parametric capabilities
Grape GBW32 3D beam and truss finite element program. Keywords: truss
Graphmatica Equation plotter with numerical and calculus features. Graph Cartesian
functions, relations, and inequalities; polar, parametric, and ordinary differential equations.
Keywords: equation plotting; graphing
Ground Loss (Fine) Risk assessment of building damage due to tunneling. The program is
designed to analyze and determine shape of subsidence through above excavations and to
evaluate damage of buildings situated in the affected area. Ground Loss program is a part of
a geotechnical software suite GEO5. It is easy to understand and use system comprises
individual modules with uniform user environment and mutual communication. Keywords:
ground loss; settlement; settlement damage; tunneling
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. Keywords: 2D analysis; 2nd
order analysis; 3D analysis; ACI-318-02; ADS (allowable stress design); analysis suite;
arch; balanced cantilever bridge; batch analysis; beam; beam analysis; beam design; beam
on elastic foundation; box culvert; box girder bridge; bracing; brick element (FEA);
bridge; bridge FEA; bridge geometry; bridge management; buckling; building; Building
Information Modeling; cable; cable-stayed bridge; civil FEA; cold formed steel; column;
component design and analysis; composite beam; concrete; concrete beam; concrete
column; concrete design; concrete reinforcement detailing; concrete reinforcement
scheduling; concrete section design; contact analysis; continuous beam; dam; damping;
distributed load; double tee beam; dynamic analysis; dynamic linear analysis; dynamic
nonlinear analysis; dynamics; earth pressure; earthquake analysis; eigenvalue analysis;
eigenvalues; elastic capacity; elastic-plastic design; elastomeric bearing; Eurocode; Excel;
FEA (finite element analysis); FEA software library; FEA visualization; FEM plates; FEM
shells; FEM solids; final design; finite element model tuning; floor; fluid structure
interaction; frame; frame (matrix) analysis; frame analysis; gap element; girder; hinge;
hook element; horizontally curved steel girder; I Girder; impact; incrementally launched
bridge; integrated software; large deformations; lateral design; lateral torsional buckling;
linear; linear analysis; linear elastic analysis; load combinations; loading; loading, wind;

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LRFD (load and resistance factor design); LRFR (load and resistance factor rating);
mechanical FEA; meshing (FEA); modal analysis; modal shape; moving load; moving load
analysis; natural frequency; nonlinear; nonlinear analysis; object oriented modeling;
offshore structures; P-delta analysis; pile; pile group; plastic capacity; plate buckling;
point load; portal frame; preliminary design; principal stress; pushover analysis;
reinforced concrete; response spectrum; response spectrum analysis; retaining structure;
retaining wall; section properties; segmental; segmental bridge; seismic; seismic analysis;
settlement; shear wall; shell element (FEA); shrinkage; slab; slenderness; soil-structure
interaction; solid model; solver; staged construction; static; static analysis; static linear
analysis; static nonlinear analysis; statics; steel; steel beam; steel column; steel design;
stiffener; straight steel girder; stress; structural FEA; structural steel shapes; substructure
bridge; superstructure bridge; support displacement load; tee beam; temperature load;

thermal; thin-wall; time history analysis; time-dependant analysis; torsion, St. Venant;
torsion, warping; tower; transportation FEA; truss; tunneling; UBC (uniform building
code); visualization; wall; warping; weld; wire frame
Hypersizer Software for composite analysis and sizing of structural elements. HyperSizer
works seamlessly with your current FEA solver to rapidly iterate to the lightest-weight
design, provide insight into design innovation, and produce a manufactureable design in less
time. Keywords: aeronautical FEA; composite material; design
iDbuild iDbuild is a tool for parameter variations of performance-decive parameters. The
variations give building designers an overview of how different parameters affect the energy
consumption and indoor environment of the room. At present time, iDbuild only applies for
office buildings with single sided offices, class rooms and alike, meaning that there can be
only one window in the simulation model. Furthermore, only buildings of simple shapes,
like quadrangular shape, can be evaluated. Keywords: energy analysis; parametric
capabilities
IDX Beam Analysis Program The IDX Beam Analysis Tool provides complete analysis of
deflection and stresses on any beam. Its intuitive interface enables immediate productivity,
while more advanced features allow great flexibility in problem definition. As a plug-in,
currently available for AutoCAD, the Beam Analysis Tool facilitates best practices by
saving the beam information and all analysis directly in the drawing file, alongside the
beam. This is useful for collaboration, and also saves a great deal of time when plans change
and analyses need to be updated. Further collaboration is supported by options to save beam
analyses as XML files, or to publish configuration details and all diagrams as HTML files to
post on an intranet or extranet. Keywords: beam
IFC Browser IFC Engine Viewer, IFC Engine Basic and IFC Engine DLL are three
independent products that enable to visualize and examine IFC models. Keywords:
InRoads Road and site design with advanced DTM (Digital Terrain Modelling) capability.
Keywords: DTM (Digital Terrain Modeling)
Integrated Environment Solutions Virtual Environment (IESVE) Software for
evaluation building design that performs advanced building analysis (model builder,
lighting & daylighting, CFD, evacuation - safety, mechanical & electrical systems, thermal

calculation & HVAC, solar, value & costs). Keywords: building; energy analysis
InteriCAD T3 Pro InteriCAD T3 Pro is a versatile and speedy application dedicated for
interior design. With InteriCAD T3 Pro you can accomplish: 3D modeling design, highly
photo-realistic renderings, perfect animation, panorama, working drawings and even
anaglyph image, all within an hour. With our in-house rendering engine and massive library
(6000+ models and increasing), users are able to quickly visualize their ideas. Keywords:
interior design; visualization
Internet Finite Element Resources Site devoted to finite element analysis software.
Includes listing of public domain, shareware and commercial finite element analysis
programs, plus many other resources related to finite element analylis and related numerical
methods. Keywords: FEA (finite element analysis)
iProject iPROJECT is an intranet product for project managers, investors, CAD
professionals and all users working with electronic documents. Easy yet powerful document

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