Ram Caddsys :: Structural

STRAP is one of the most comprehensive and versatile structural analysis, design and detailing software system available in the market, Today.

STRAP is extremely used by large construction companies, government agencies, international agencies, engineering firms, Educational and Research organizations worldwide

STRAP software’s unique design capabilities make it an outstanding Structural design program in the market. Some of the interesting features are list below.

Geometry Modelling

Very simple to model graphics features
Various models with loads can be combined to one model.
Sub-structure modelling
Special features to model high-rise building
Special features for modelling shear walls and lift cores.
Auto meshing for any irregular shaped panels
Model steel, concrete, composite structure in one model
Import of DXF drawing or DXF drawing overlay option
Import of model files from other structural programs

Loading Options

Automatic generation of floor loads for any irregular shape panels
Possibility to define patch or point loads on slabs ( without modelling FEA)
Fast definition of loads for multi storey buildings, using sub-structure option
Automatic generation of wind loads on closed or open structures
Automatic generation notional loads
Generation of moving loads ( straight or curved path)
Loads in different direction can be moved simultaneously using moving load option
Automatic generation of pattern loads
Easy definition of variable loads on elements( when modelling water or earth retaining structures)

Earthquake Analysis

Automatic calculation of nodal weights.
Inbuilt response spectra for various soils and possibilities to define site spectra
Easy definition of rigid floors
Option to specify storey eccentricities
Automatic scaling of response spectrum results
Option to get the earthquake results with signs of the dominant mode shape
Calculation of centre of rigidity and centre of mass
Calculation of weak storey
Calculation storey shear force
Check for storey drift

Analysis Features

State of the art algorithms that ensure an extremely fast solution, using minimum disk space.
Analysis can be interrupted and continued later (extremely useful when working large modes)
Tension and compression only beams, unidirectional springs and P - Delta for second order effect.
Gap elements, non linear springs and plastic hinge definitions
Time history analysis
STRAP enables you to analyze a model that changes at different stages of the construction process (e.g. concrete casting in stages) and combine all the results to one file.
Stiffness matrix can be saved ( helps considerable reduction of time for reanalysis)

Design & Detailing of RC Structures

STRAP provides an end-to-end solution for RC structures. It can do analysis, design (including optimisation of reinforcements), and drawing production and bar bending schedules.
Design and detailing of RC structures as per various international codes (ACI/ Euro/ Indian/ BS/ Chinese and etc).
Possibility to model, analyse and design including beams, columns, shear walls, slabs (Flat slabs, solid slabs, grid slabs and etc) and raft all in one model.
Slab deflection calculation based on long term effects/cracked sections.
Punching checks for Flat slabs and raft.
Special features to model shear walls with ease.
Column design for any irregular cross section.
Automatic detection of unsupported lengths for beams and columns.
Automatic calculation of effective length factors for columns.
Option to check for user defined reinforcements in columns and BEAMS.
Very simple to model high rise building using sub-structure options.

Design of Steel Structures

Design as per various international codes.
Very detailed calculation reports.
Design of slender sections (especially used in Pre-Engineered buildings)
Unique feature of Sway and Drift Optimisation to obtain the minimum cost design.
Lot of options for built-up sections analysis and design.
Automatic detection of unsupported lengths and calculation effective length factors.
Automatic connections design

Design of Composite Structures

Analysis and design of composite columns (encased or filled) and composite beams.
Possibility to design tapered composite beams.
Automatic calculation of equivalent section properties by the program.

Automatic Design of Steel Connections

Integrated module for steel connections design
Program automatically extract the forces from analysis and provides the optimum connection design
User has option to change the parameters and check again

Design of Cold Formed Steel Structures

Creation of your own cold formed sections library
Design available for various International codes
Exact shape of the cross section can be viewed in rendered image

Analysis of Bridges

In-built Vehicle loads for various international codes
User just need to define lanes and chose vehicle type, program automatically runs the vehicles on various lanes and gets maximum force envelopes & deflections
Can design straight or curved bridges
Possibility to define construction stages

Post Tension Design

Post Tension design is available for both beams and slabs
Design for various international codes.
Lots of options to define the cable profile

Transmission Tower Design

IS802 code for transmission tower designs is implemented

Water retaining Structures Design

Design based on BS 8007 code

Section Property Calculator

Create your own parametric thin wall cross sections and export it to STRAP program
Create thick wall sections using the standard parametric library or your own shape.
Import cross sections from DXF files

Import/Export Options

Import/export DXF files
Import model and loading files from other structural programs.
Export to steel detailing programs

Latest Releases

STRAP 2011

Brochures

Presentation

Demos

STRAP & BEAMD

Link to UK distributor

www.gtscad.com

Link to developer

www.atirsoft.com

Home » Products » Structural » RFEM

The integrated structural analysis & design software package RFEM sets new standards in Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The intuitive user interface, outstanding modelling and analysis capabilities, and wide variety of structural design options make RFEM the most complete structural design solution for all areas of Civil, Mechanical and Plant engineering applications.

Top 10 reasons to choose RFEM
1	Most simple to use	Just install and start working. No special training needed
2	Parametric modelling	Standardise your typical structures and equipments and save them as templates. This shall save you enormous amount of time in completion of design.
3	Huge library of parametric models	For Cooling towers, Storage tanks, Silos, Shells, Folded plates, Shear walls, Portal frames, Rectangular/Triangular masts and many more
4	Automatic meshing capabilities	Just model objects, program automatically creates mesh generation - connectivity problems are eliminated.
5	Automatic creation of surface intersections	Very powerful options to model complicated surfaces and intersections of various parts of equipments/structures
6	Create surfaces from members	Very easy to model curved girders with stiffeners and openings using this option
7	Outstanding presentation of print out reports	Very impressive presentation with rich text and graphics. Huge savings on printing costs because of smart representation of results summary.
8	Excellent interoperability	Lot of import and export options with CAD/ Detailing/ Plant Engineering application/ BIM applications software.
9	Scalability	Cover many advanced applications. Just add on whenever you need, instead of buying new software
10	Excellent after sales service	You are guaranteed with outstanding after sales service.

Various features and options

Geometric non linear analysis
Material non linear analysis
Thin & Thick plate analysis
Contact surfaces
Buckling analysis
Soil structures interaction ( Automatic calculation of C1 & C2 values based on bore profile info )
Design of Glass structures
Design of Steel surfaces
Design of concrete surfaces ( cracked/ un-cracked)
Design of steel members for various international design codes
Design of concrete members for various international design codes
Dynamic analysis
Special module for Telecom/Transmission tower modelling, equipment and loading
Design of composite member
Design of Timber members
Design of steel connections
Module for construction stage analysis
Pre-Deformed Initial Structures and Equivalent Imperfections for Non-Linear Calculation
Design of laminated surfaces
Crane girder design
Plate buckling
Shape Thin program for calculation of thin wall section properties, elastic and plastic design
Programmable COM interface for RFEM - Using this interface, user can customize RFEM to suit your individual needs and program input macros or post-run routines.
Rx-Link module to import data to RFEM in STEP, IGES, ACIS formats
The direct bidirectional RFEM interface with Autodesk Revit Structure