Tekla Structural Designer
Analyze and design buildings efficiently.
Overview
Tekla Structural Designer is a software solution for analyzing and designing buildings. It combines analysis and design into a single, seamless process, allowing engineers to create a single model that contains all the structural information needed for both analysis and design. It automates the design of steel and concrete members to various international codes and provides detailed calculations and reports. Its focus is on providing an efficient, automated workflow for commercial building projects.
✨ Key Features
- Physical, information-rich modeling
- Automated wind loading
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Automated design for steel and concrete (beams, columns, slabs)
- Seismic analysis and design
- BIM integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- A single model for both gravity and lateral analysis and design
- Highly automated design and reporting features
- Strong integration with Tekla Structures for a design-to-detailing workflow
Unique Value: Streamlines the design of commercial buildings by combining analysis and design in a single, automated, and collaborative BIM platform.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Rapidly modeling and designing a complete commercial building from gravity columns to lateral frames.
- Automatically applying wind and seismic loads according to building codes.
- Comparing alternative design schemes within a single model.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex, non-building structures
- Advanced non-linear or dynamic analysis
- Detailed fabrication modeling (use Tekla Structures)
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike some competitors that require separate models or modules for gravity and lateral design, Tekla Structural Designer handles both in one integrated environment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Maintenance plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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