While Tekla Structural Designer is perhaps most well-known amongst the construction industry for its steel capabilities, the design and structural analysis software is just as valuable for concrete; as we explore here.
Multi-material design and analysis software
So, you use Tekla Structural Designer for its steel capabilities? But did you know that it can also be used with concrete and timber structures?
"Thanks to Tekla Structural Designer’s integration and multi-material capabilities, we were able to incorporate all structures into the one model, analysing it as a whole.”Clancy Consulting
Whether it’s a steel-framed building with a concrete core and pad foundations, or a structure that features a combination of precast, cast-in-situ and steel, it’s important that you can consider all materials in the same digital 3D environment. Here, multi-material software can be immensely valuable, allowing users to design, consider and analyse both steel and concrete together.
Clancy Consulting, a multi-discipline engineering firm, says: “Whereas we may have previously had different design packages for concrete and steel, Tekla Structural Designer can be used for both, allowing the correct stiffness relationship between the two to be easily assessed.
