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What is Braceworks?

The Braceworks® add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight provides a seamless solution for professionals in design, production, and rigging to evaluate the load-bearing capabilities of temporary structures. This groundbreaking module not only improves safety but also guarantees compliance with engineering regulations and standards, promoting a unified approach to modeling, analysis, and documentation all within one platform. As regulatory frameworks, such as the Eurocodes, become more stringent and demands from venues, municipalities, and property owners escalate, businesses engaged in event design, audiovisual installations, and rigging are increasingly required to generate detailed load and structural calculations for approval by structural engineers. Users are able to perform static and FEM analyses, with results clearly displayed on the model for easy understanding. Furthermore, it generates thorough calculation reports automatically, streamlining the documentation process and boosting efficiency in project execution. This indispensable tool is vital for those in the industry who strive to uphold exceptional standards of safety and compliance in their endeavors. In a rapidly evolving landscape, the ability to swiftly adjust to new requirements is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.

What is BRIGADE?

BRIGADE is an advanced FEM-based software solution purpose-built for bridge analysis and design. It provides an end-to-end workflow covering everything from parametric 3D modelling and automated meshing to structural analysis and clear presentation of results for bridges and other civil structures. The software efficiently handles moving traffic loads in compliance with Eurocode and other international standards, supporting key engineering tasks such as bridge design, load rating, damage assessment, and dynamic analysis. With its combination of powerful functionality and an intuitive user interface, BRIGADE enables high accuracy and productivity for experienced bridge engineers while remaining accessible to those new to the field.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Abaqus
Vectorworks Spotlight

Integrations Supported

Abaqus
Vectorworks Spotlight

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$211 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vectorworks

Date Founded

1985

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.vectorworks.net/en-US/braceworks

Company Facts

Organization Name

TECHNIA AB

Date Founded

1994

Company Location

Sweden

Company Website

www.technia.com

Categories and Features

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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