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What is STAAD?

STAAD enables you to design, evaluate, and document structural projects on a global scale while allowing you to work with any material of your choice. This software is crafted to provide a flexible solution that caters to all your structural engineering needs right from the foundational level. Serving as a comprehensive tool for structural finite element analysis and design, STAAD empowers users to assess any structure under a range of loads, such as static, dynamic, wind, seismic, thermal, and moving forces. With its various versions, you can choose the one that aligns perfectly with your project requirements. Highly regarded for its analytical prowess, broad applications, interoperability, and efficiency, STAAD has become a preferred option for structural engineers around the world. It supports 3D structural analysis and design for both steel and concrete systems, enhancing its versatility. Additionally, users can easily transform a physical model created in the software into an analytical model for more detailed structural evaluation. STAAD adheres to numerous design code standards, ensuring that engineering practices remain compliant and precise. The software’s intuitive interface not only boosts productivity but also simplifies complex design workflows. Ultimately, STAAD stands out in the field of structural engineering, making it an indispensable tool for professionals.

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.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

AutoPIPE
Revit
SACS POS
SmartPlant
Vectorworks Spotlight

Integrations Supported

AutoPIPE
Revit
SACS POS
SmartPlant
Vectorworks Spotlight

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$3,000 per year
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$211 per month
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

Bentley

Date Founded

1984

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.bentley.com/software/staad/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vectorworks

Date Founded

1985

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.vectorworks.net/en-US/braceworks

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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