Tekla Concrete Structures Detailing Manual
A look at the new UI for Tekla Structures 2016 showcases the ribbon feature. (Image courtesy of Tekla.) Tekla Structures 2016 is Trimble’s version of (BIM) software. It boasts an “open” approach to BIM. According to the company, this means that the software can interface with external analysis and design systems. Tekla Structural Designer 2016 has been updated to allow for the level of collaboration users are accustomed to in Tekla Structures, shown here. (Image courtesy of Tekla.) Tekla Structural Designer 2016 is another BIM offering from Trimble.
When you detail with Tekla Structures you can find clashes and potential problems already at the office with your building information model, not on site. The software allows you to model all types of precast structures complete with connections, concrete embeds and even the most complex rebar.
Tekla Structures Tutorial
However, where Structures is an all-purpose design software platform, Structural Designer focuses on designing and analyzing steel and concrete structures. Structural Designer 2016 has a few new updates and features, including:. Reduced modeling and processing times and improved performance during analysis and design of steel and concrete structures. An expanded set of building codes, which will now let users design structures to Indian codes.
A new set of seismic design and detailing checks, which will let users meet US codes of practice. An ability to design airport pad and strip foundations to meet a range of international building codes within the same model For the full list of features and improvements, check out the release notes. Tekla Tedds 2016 serves as a calculation and analysis documentation tool for BIM designs. The software lets users automate calculations for structural and civil designs in order to reduce time spent on spreadsheets. The new version has a few new tools and tricks, including:. A capacity for users to write, store and distribute custom calculations.
A new ability to design and analyze features like retaining walls, foundations and steel and concrete beams to US and European standards For the full list of features and improvements, check out the website.