The latest technology for modelling, analysing, designing and detailing all types of structures in 1D, 2D, 3D and 4D

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From the simplest to the most complex construction in concrete, steel, alu-minium, plastic, timber or mixed, with integration of the local and international codes and with a link between the analy-sis and drawing components.

• Object oriented technology • Bi-directional coherent link between

the analysis and structural models (CAD) with a BIM (building information modelling) workbench

• Extensive calculation functionality (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, fl at 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. fi re safety control for steel and concrete

• “Autodesign”: extensive capabilities for global and detailed optimisation of the structure

• “Member Recognizer”: automatic transformation of general structural shapes into analysis objects

• Open program interface for customization by the users

• Continuous development by an experienced international development team

Scia Engineer is a new software platform for structural engineers. It models, analyses, designs and details any type of structure.

Innovation

3D Steel portal frame with ArcelorMittal Cellular Beam

Obtain a better and more complete understanding of

the behavior of the structure

Mixed steel-concrete building, Sigma Projekt (HR)

“Scia Open Platform”: improved exchange of design data with your project partners

“Template Analysis” provides a quick, dedicated and easy-to-use solution for repetitive calculations. For example, the engineer is able to model in Scia Engineer a two-span beam including supports, loads and combinations, and obtains the required design documents. If he wants to use the same kind of project in the future, he assigns parameters to the relevant properties (span, loads, etc – see “Parametric Modelling”) and saves the project as a template. This is then used in Scia Engineer or in a special interface called Scia ODA, where the template works as a wizard, guiding the user through the necessary input steps, performing the calculation and displaying the updated calculation report.Typical applications: precast RC beams, steel portal frames, concrete slabs or simple bridges, water tanks, etc...

“Template Analysis”

Analysis and design of all types of structures are donethanks to the fastest fi nite element computing engine.

Speed

Proven speed thanks to: • Working graphically with intelligent

structural objects (beams, columns, walls, fl oors, 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, profi les, load cases, combinations, etc.

• Extended picture gallery: overview drawings, structural details

• “Autodesign” and detailing following building codes for steel, concrete, composite wood, aluminium ...

• Automatic general arrangement and connection drawings thanks to the unique “True Analysis” approach: structural and analysis model are generated in one go

• Automatic fi nite 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

Scia Engineer allows for an optimum design of steel and concrete structures. Advanced automatic optimization is performed according to design code provisions and additional rules by the user, defi ning if needed the relationship between different parameters. Optimized structural items include: hot-rolled and built-up steel profi les, types of steel connections, concrete reinforcement, etc...

“Autodesign”

Cooperation with other industrial partners (ArcelorMittal, Echo, Kaltenbach)

for full engineering details

The powerful “Structure-2-Analysis” algorithm transforms a typical CAD-model (with improper alignment or connections of building parts) into a model used for analysis. Location of this functionality in the structural analysis software ensures that the engineer remains the master of his model and underlying assumptions.

“Structure-2-Analysis”

This project illustrates the calculation speed,

Arcadis Bouw & Vastgoed (NL)

Aluminium profi le

Beams and columns reinforcement

• Any material, any geometry, any size: the full structure is modelled with Scia Engineer

• First “Parametric Modelling” software for the structural engineer

• User defi ned 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

• Effi cient change management through the BIM workbench

• Collaboration is reinforced: conceptual design alternatives are quickly shared with the project owner, architect, MEP engineer, fabricator, contractor, …

• Changes to the model are automatically refl ected in all related tasks: design & analysis, engineering reports, quantities, drawings

• Clash checks expose potential confl icts

Assessment of the fi re resistance of a steel structure

Soil-interaction for structures on foundation plates,Ingenieurbüro OHR (D)

Scia Engineer is the building information modelling (BIM) solution that supports the full engineering work, from concept to detailing and construction

Virtual Modelling

In “Parametric Modelling” numerical values of selected properties of a model, such as node coordinates or load values, are replaced by variables. These are assigned a common value, or even formulae containing classical arithmetic and Boolean operators. Parametric properties are: coordinates, sections, materials, all types of loads, masses, prestressing force, etc.This is used for:

• Standard project templates. With repetitive structures, the user creates a parametric model just once, including all necessary reports. The next time a project of the same kind is started, only some parameters need to be changed, and the project is fi nished. (see “Template Analysis”)

• Sensitivity analysis. Using freely defi ned parameters, the designer is able to analyse quickly the effect of different variations for a given project. With the “Batch Optimizer”, a large number of possible combinations of parameter values can be run and the results plotted in Microsoft Excel to locate the optimum.

“Parametric Modelling”

Signifi cant added value thanks to its comprehensive and professional calculation reports fully linked to the

structural model

A guaranteed quality and contribution to safety control

Increase your profi t margin by reacting quickly ‘in real time’ on each modifi cation

to the structure

• 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, aluminium, …

• “What if” inspection for design alternatives for a structure or structural parts

• “Autodesign” functions to automate the design process to fi nd 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: fi re resistance, concrete cracking, plasticity

• Dedicated design know-how for specifi c structures: prestressed concrete, precast concrete, steel towers, pipelines, scaffolding, plastic tanks, …

• Special modules for pre-engineered buildings

Timber design

Advanced design functionalities integrated within the modelling, analysis and reporting, all in one software platform

Design Competence

To meet the ever growing pressures of time, cost and quality on the engineering design offi ce, a reliable, accurate and timely communication between every department and stage of a project is essential. The “Round-Trip Engineering” link between Scia Engineer and Allplan performs the iterative process of reviewing, refi ning or changing construction details during the course of the project. This two-way digital communication of geometric and even reinforcement data between the engineer and draftsman, reduces times to completion, avoids mistakes and results in substantially increased productivity compared to paper transfer.

“Round-Trip Engineering”

“SnapCheck” gives the user the power to not only perform a global Yes/No check of the structure, but to quickly investigate the detailed results and code checks for any single element in the structure. Whether a steel code check of a beam or connection, an analysis of the reinforced concrete interaction diagram or the stress/strain situation in a prestressed concrete section, all information is provided at a glance in a separate screen dialogue which is also sent to the Document.

“SnapCheck”

Structural model with curved beams, Varitec (CH) Peaks in stresses around the supporting columns of the gastank.

Moving convoy loads

The quality is guaranteed thanks to a user-friendly, precise and complete interface, as well as through clear visualization, calculation functionalities and output.

Quality

Quality:• 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 certifi ed company

Safety: Reliable calculation results guarantee an indispensable tool for everyday use

• Design and control with respect to fi re 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

Most structural analysis and design software systems traditionally work only with a so-called “analysis model”, consisting of just enough information to perform the analysis. Scia Engineer is unique in that it allows the engineer to very quickly defi ne additional properties, such as element types (beams, columns, walls) linked to priorities, additional eccentricities or end-cuts for linear elements and surfaces, or even purely graphical objects (general solids). Having a structural model in addition to the analysis model has many advantages:

• Quick general assembly drawings can be generated automatically. This is useful for internal communication, or in a tender stage, where no detailed drawings are needed

• It is the only way to insure a consistent communication with CAD-software and guarantee the integrity of the Building Information Modelling process

• Collision checks with the surrounding objects are performed

“True Analysis”

Complete and detailed control of the calculations and all results

Position of strands in a post-tensioned bridge.

Automatic generation of professional general arrangement drawings

Interoperability is an essential part of Scia’s BIM concept

(Building Information Modelling)

Prefab elements

Thanks to Scia Engineer’s interoperability options, innovation and productivity in structural design are getting a big boost.

Communication

“True Analysis” enables the project’s structural and analysis model to be gener-ated in the same environment and in one single step. Scia Engineer supports 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 is obtained directly from the CAD-package and changes are sent back. Scia Engineer also offers seam-less 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 confl icts and errors

“ChapterMaker” automatically creates chapters and sub-chapters showing tables and pictures for each element of a specifi ed set, always up-to-date with the number of items in the current project. The output may be nested, to show for example the bending moment diagram for each load case, against each member of a given section type.

“ChapterMaker”

Objects properties are always accessible

Often as much as 30% of the work of the engineer is the creation and updating of project-related documentation. With “Active Document” the user greatly saves on that time, by:

• Creating fully customizable standard templates containing all desired information

• Updating the current document(s) to refl ect the current state of the project

• Allowing spreadsheet style changes to the value of any data in the document (node coordinates, loads, etc)

Updating a report is reduced to just a few minutes!

“Active Document”

“Active Document”Enabling innovative structures

Deformations in a reinforced concrete fl oor

Reuby and Stagg Ltd (UK)

Scia has passed the IFC 2x3 certifi cation

General - Scia Engineer user environment• Object-oriented: with a simple right-click of the mouse

button you can modify, delete, copy … everything, everywhere

• Well-structured property dialogues are used for fast viewing and editing of all object-properties

• “Parametric Modelling”: geometry and loads• Templates and user defi ned models: individual

generators• “Autodesign” of steel profi les and concrete reinforce-

ment according to different codes• Several languages to be selected for the user

interface and the reporting: English, Dutch, German, French, Czech, Slovak, Spanish, Romanian and Russian

Input of your Structure - Modeller• Beams can be straight, curved, with haunches, with

holes or completely arbitrary• Flat or curved surfaces with constant or variable

thickness can have intersections with cut-outs, holes, sub regions with a different thickness or ribs

• The calculation model is 2D and 3D with a perfect integration of beams and surfaces

• A wide range of cross-sections is available in the standard profi le library. It includes standard steel cross-sections (HEA, IPE, L, RHS, CHS, C, T …), concrete cross-sections, welded sections, thin-walled sections, pairs of sections, sheet welded sections, composite sections, aluminium sections, bridge sections, …

• Load generators: water and snow accumulation, wind, soil loads, etc

• “Round-Trip Engineering” with Allplan• EN code implementation: very easy and fast handling

of national annexes• Import and export of the model with DXF, DWG,

VRML, PSS, IFC, DSTV, XML, PDF 3D. Bi-directional links are available for “Round-Trip Engineering”, Archicad (Structural Work Link), ProSteel (Kiwi Software), Tekla Structures, Revit (Autodesk), etc

Calculation• A wide variety of calculation types including linear,

non-linear, prestressing, dynamics and global buck-ling analysis

• Linear analysis (1st order)• Non-linear analysis• 2nd order with initial deformation and curvature of the

structure, large displacements• Beams with pressure-only, tension-only, limited pres-

sure or tension• Gap elements• Non-linear springs in hinges and supports (soil)• Cables• Dynamic analysis

- Natural modes and frequencies- Harmonic loads- Seismic loads (modal superposition)- Non-uniform damping- Time-history analysis

• Soil-structure interaction• Global structure stability (structural buckling: linear

and non-linear)• Mobile and convoy loads• Membrane elements (tents)• Pressure only shell elements (masonry walls, non-

reinforced concrete walls)• Code dependant concrete defl ections (creep and

cracking)• Material non-linear analysis for concrete (redistribu-

tion of internal forces)• Torsional buckling (warping)• Time dependant analysis for (prestressed) concrete

structures including creep, stress history, shrinkage, ageing, long-term losses, relaxation and stress redistribution

• Construction stages (linear and non-linear)• “Autodesign”• Analysis after analysis: use results from one analysis

as the initial situation of a new analysis

Results• A wide variety of results in beams and slabs is

viewed: deformations, internal forces, supports reac-tions, connections forces, internal stresses, contact stresses, foundation load table

• Results are viewed generally for the whole structure or detailed for a selection of elements

• The graphical representation of results is fl exible and the user chooses between different possibilities

Output - The document• The user defi nes the layout of the document:

- Which tables should be printed- The contents and layout of each table- “ChapterMaker”, fast creation of pictures and

tables- Customizable front page, headers and footers- The order: by load case, by element• Picture gallery for graphical views

• The document is dynamic: the tables with results are updated automatically when the input data are changed and the structure is recalculated

• Well-structured output is obtained using the automatic paragraph numbering

• The user-defi ned layouts are stored as a template so that they can be reused for other projects

• “Active Document”: the user may change the project input data in the document. The project model will be adapted automatically, the structure is recalculated and the document (results…) will be adapted accordingly

• The document is exported to HTML, ASCII, RTF, PDF, PDF 3D.

Steel Designer• Steel code checks according to a large number

of codes: EN1993, NEN 6770/6771, DIN18800, CSN73-1401, STN73-1401.98, Önorm4300, CM66, SIA263, BS2000, AISC2005, IS800

• The steel code checks include design and optimiza-tion of cross-sections, section checks, buckling and stability design, lateral torsional buckling (including 2nd order – LTB II)

• Automatic determination of buckling lengths with manual adaptations or input by the user

• Various analysis methods available: 2nd order analysis (p-delta effects, bow imperfections), non-linear analysis (hinges, supports, wind-bracings, members), seismic analysis (EN1998) and global stability analysis

• Fire resistance checks according to the latest EN, NEN and SIA

• Design of cellular beams (in cooperation with Arcelor-Mittal) according to ENV1993 and BS

• Connection design according to the latest EN, BS and DIN with bolted frame connections, welded frame connections, pinned frame connections, bolted diagonals and pinned grid connections

• Connection design with “Parametric Modelling” and “SnapCheck” features

• Library of connection design for use with an expert system

• The design of connections with a large variety of shapes and with a large range of stiffeners, additional haunches …

• General arrangements and detailing drawings gener-ated automatically for selected model sections or for each part of a connection

Timber Designer• Timber design according to EC1995• The design of timber includes the design and

optimization of cross-sections and check of creep deformations

Aluminium Designer• Aluminium design according to EC1999• The design of aluminium includes (bow) imperfec-

tions, transverse welds, HAZ data and the existing tools as provided by the steel design modules (optimization, etc)

Concrete Designer• Concrete design of beams, columns and slabs

according to a large number of codes: EC2, BAEL91, DIN1045, NEN6720, ÖnormB4700, CSN, BS8110, SIA262, ACI318, IS456 …

• “Autodesign” of beams and columns• Enhanced crack proof control• Safe and economical design algorithm for bending

and membrane forces in slabs, combined with an advanced algorithm for optimal steel reinforcement

• Punching check in slabs• Prestressing and Time Dependent Analysis according

to EC2, DIN, CSN, ONORM and NEN code.• “SnapCheck” for prestressed and reinforced concrete• Fire resistance according to EC2

Concrete Precast Designer• Precast Beams and Columns according to

EN1992-1-2 including fi re resistance check• Hollow core slab design according to EN1168• Library of Beam Strand Patterns or Reinforcement

Templates• Unique “Template Analysis” using Scia ODA (One

Dialogue Applications)

Composite Structures• Scia Mixbeam: Composite bridges modelling, analysis

and checking according to the French regulations• Check of composite beams, slabs and columns in

accordance with EN1994 for buildings and BS5950• The design of structures includes fi nal (composite)

and construction (non-composite) stage and fi re resistance design

Special Steel Designer Modules• Scaffolding design: Input of initial deformation,

member and connection checks for scaffolding structures according to EN12811-1

• Power mast checks: special checks for high voltage power mast according to EN50381-3-15

• Steel hall modeller: Special wizard for fast input of steel halls

Scia Pipeline• “Autodesign” of 3D pipelines for onshore and offshore

applications

Detailer• Automatic generation of professional quality steel

general arrangement drawings• Generation of anchorage and implantation plan• Different planes are selected and a picture will be

generated for each plane• User-defi nable layout including all kinds of dimension

lines• Possibility to add texts, lines, circles …• Final drawing is composed in the so-called “paper

space” mode and is printed or exported to DXF, DWG …

Specifi cations Scia Engineer

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