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Description

The Braceworks® add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight offers design, production, and rigging experts a streamlined method to assess the performance of temporary structures when subjected to loads. This innovative module prioritizes safety and adherence to engineering regulations, facilitating a fully integrated process for modeling, analysis, and documentation all within a single interface. With regulatory demands like the Eurocodes and the rising expectations of venues, municipalities, and property owners, event design, A/V, and rigging firms are increasingly required to provide load and structural calculations for approval by structural engineers. Users can perform static analyses and finite element method (FEM) evaluations, with results visually represented on the model for straightforward interpretation. Furthermore, it allows for the automatic creation of comprehensive calculation reports, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in the documentation process. By simplifying these complex tasks, the module ultimately supports professionals in delivering safe and compliant events.

Description

Advance Design serves as a robust and user-friendly FEM Structural Analysis tool specifically tailored for structural engineers working within a BIM ecosystem. It adeptly handles the design of various structures, accommodating different load types while integrating concrete, timber, and steel components seamlessly. With compliance to significant code standards, including Eurocodes and North American guidelines, Advance Design elevates the BIM experience significantly. It fosters intelligent, model-driven workflows that benefit engineers and construction professionals alike. By functioning as a BIM platform, it ensures the preservation of geometric and analytical data throughout the design process via smooth model transfers. Furthermore, analysis outcomes are preserved within the Digital Model and contribute meaningfully to the BIM workflow. For example, these results can facilitate the initiation of rebar designs or steel connection processes directly within Revit, creating innovative opportunities in structural design. With its powerful capabilities, user-friendly interface, and full compatibility with Revit®, Advance Design is backed by a dedicated team of experts and offers a flexible licensing structure to accommodate diverse user needs. This combination of features makes it an essential tool for modern structural engineering.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Autodesk Advance Steel
Revit
Vectorworks Spotlight

Integrations

Autodesk Advance Steel
Revit
Vectorworks Spotlight

Pricing Details

$211 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Vectorworks

Founded

1985

Country

United States

Website

www.vectorworks.net/en-US/braceworks

Vendor Details

Company Name

GRAITEC

Founded

1986

Country

France

Website

www.graitec.com/advance-design/

Product Features

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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