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Recently when releasing the new version of our flag software, we changed the name of SCIA•ESA PT into Scia Engineer.Together with the previous convivial structural analysis software generation ESA-Prima Win, we offer very extended calculation capacities and graphic modelling.
A CAD model is built at the same time as the analytical project. This allows the immediate creation of useful plans for a preparatory project. All structures, as well as their parametric models, are workable. Our software has been adapted to many national and European standards. Finally they communicate in a transparent and bi-directional way with drafting packages like Allplan (Nemetschek) or ProSteel (Kiwi Software). And of course, they are adapted for importing files in DXF, DWG, &, format.
This software is conceived with the objective to offer our
users:
Innovation
Scia Engineer is a new software platform for structural
engineers. It analyses, designs and details any type of structure.
From the simplest to the most complex construction in concrete,
steel, aluminium, plastic, timber or mixed, with integration
of the local and international codes and with a link between
the analysis and drawing components.
- Object
oriented technology (each element of the structure is an
intelligent structural object)
- Excellent
integration and communication (XML, PDF 3D, VRML, IFC and
other various industry interfaces)
- Bi-directional
coherent link between the analysis and structural models
(CAD) with a BIM (building information modelling) workbench
- Extensive
calculation possibilities (linear, 2nd order, prestressing,
dynamics …)
- International
applicable software (with a comprehensive range of design
codes for various countries)
- Structures
with simple to complex geometry: straight beams, curved beams,
flat and curved surfaces with reinforcement and varying inertia
- Detailing:
design of bolted & welded steel connections and of practical
concrete reinforcement
- The
newest design techniques, e.g. fire safety control for steel
and concrete
- Open
program interface for customization by the users
- Continuous
development by an experienced international development team
- “Autodesign”:
extensive capabilities for global and detailed optimisation
of the structure
- Prestressing
analysis
- “Member
Recognizer”: automatic transformation of general structural
shapes into analysis objects
Speed
Analysis and design of all types of structures is
done thanks to the fastest finite element computing engine. Proven
speed thanks to:
- Working
graphically with intelligent structural objects (beams, columns,
walls, floors, shells …)
- Intuitive
and easy to learn user interface;
- An
open library of parametric models for a fast generation of
new structures
- Load
generators (snow, wind, soil, water accumulation …)
- “Active
Document” with bi-directional link between the project
model and the calculation report
- “ChapterMaker” technology
enables fast and customized creation of sub-chapters for
any collection of items like members, profiles, load cases, combinations, etc.
- Extended
picture gallery: overview drawings, details
- “Autodesign” and
detailing following building codes for mixed, steel, concrete,
wood, aluminum ...
- Automatic
overview and connection drawings thanks to the unique “True Analysis” approach:
structural and analysis model are generated in one go
- Automatic
finite element meshing
- “Template
Analysis”: quick reuse of user-generated parametric
models for the creation of new designs
- Support
of 64 bit processors: allowing higher computing speed and
the use of the entire available memory
Virtual Modelling
Scia Engineer is the building information modelling (BIM)
solution that supports the full engineering work, from concept
to detailing and construction
- Any
material, any geometry, any size: the full structure is modeled
with Scia Engineer
- First “Parametric
Modelling” software for the structural engineer
- User
defined templates to generate building parts and speed up
modelling
- Information
rich objects
- “True-Analysis”:
two models are aligned internally i.e. the structural work
model and the analysis model. The engineer is mastering his analysis model,
while keeping integrity with the detailer
- Efficient
change moment through the BIM workbench
- Collaboration
is reinforced: conceptual design alternatives are quickly
shared with project owner, architect, MEP engineer, fabricator,
contractor, …
- Changes
to the model are automatically reflected in all related tasks:
design & analysis,
engineering reports, quantities, drawings
- Clash
checks expose potential conflicts
Design Competence
Advanced design functionalities integrated within the modelling,
analysis and reporting, all in one software platform
- Truly
code compliant: Euronorm (with N.A.D’s), American code,
several other ongoing codes. Learn different codes through
Scia Engineer
- Scia
has dedicated product engineers watching the evolution of
code changes for all materials: steel, concrete, prestressing,
wood, aluminum, …
- “What
if” inspection of a structure or structural parts
- “Autodesign” functions
to automate the design process to find minimal weight or
minimum cost
- Visualize
design decisions graphically
- Integrate
design with detailing: steel connections with bolts, welds … Steel
reinforcement with practical lay-outs
- Advanced
design competence: fire resistance, concrete cracking, plasticity
- Dedicated
design know-how for specific structures: prestressed concrete,
precast concrete, steel towers, pipelines, scaffolding, plastic
tanks, …
- Special
modules for pre-engineered buildings
Quality
The quality and safety is guaranteed thanks to a user-friendly,
precise and complete interface, as well as through clear visualization,
calculation functionalities and output.
- Analysis
and structural models are integrated: possible mistakes are
eliminated
- Visual
control: 3D, transparency, hidden line surfaces, clipbox
- 2D
drawings are automatically generated from the 3D model
- Professional
calculation reports
- Development
and support from an ISO 9001 / 2001 certified company
- Reliable calculation results guarantee an indispensable
tool for everyday use
- Design
and control with respect to fire resistance
- Simulation
of various loads (snow, wind, soil, earthquake, water accumulation)
- Dynamic
behaviour
- Large
deformations
- Totally
in accordance with the Euronorm and other international design
norms
- “SnapCheck” enables
fast local structural safety assessments
Communication
Thanks to Scia Engineer’s interoperability options,
innovation and productivity in structural design are getting
a big boost.
- “True Analysis” enables the project’s structural
and analysis model to be generated in the same environment
and in one single step.
- Scia Engineer support a full “Round-Trip
Engineering” of the structural model with Allplan, including
geometry and reinforcement.
- With direct support of the Revit® Structure
and Tekla Structures API’s, the analysis model can
be obtained directly from the CAD-package and changes sent
back. Scia Engineer also offers seamless data-exchange via
IFC, XML, VRML, DXF, DWG, PDF 3D etc.
Competitive advantages:
- Shorter
and faster time to design a project
- Higher
productivity with an improved quality of engineering work
- Cost
reduction thanks to optimisation of weight, correct design & code
compliance
- Better
communication and coordination: real help to understand the
structural behavior
- The
best structural design software in the BIM process
- Easier
and faster detection and correction of conflicts and errors
- Step
2 certification for IFC data exchange
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