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Description

ProtaSteel empowers structural engineers and detailers to swiftly automate the design of steel connections, generating high-quality steel detail drawings within minutes. By importing models created in ProtaStructure directly into ProtaSteel, users can save countless hours through the automated design of a diverse selection of bolted and welded steel connections tailored to their needs. It offers a 3D visualization tool that facilitates the coordination of models, allows for the addition of auxiliary steelwork, and enables thorough quantification and value engineering of projects. The software dramatically cuts down on both design and detailing time by automatically generating exceptional engineering drawings for all steelwork and connection specifics. Not only does this enhance the productivity of design teams, but it also boosts the profitability of business projects. Additionally, ProtaSteel simplifies project management by ensuring seamless coordination with other prominent BIM platforms such as Tekla Structures and Revit, fostering a more integrated workflow. In this way, engineers can focus more on creative problem-solving and innovation within their projects.

Description

Simcenter S-Frame is a structural engineering software platform from Siemens that helps users model, analyze, design, and document complex structures. It is designed to handle a wide variety of geometry, materials, loading conditions, nonlinear effects, and code requirements. Engineers can use the software to quickly generate regular framework structures, standard trusses, custom trusses, and replicated model sections. BIM and DXF import links help reduce modeling time by allowing teams to bring existing design data into the platform. Simcenter S-Frame includes advanced meshing capabilities for detailed analysis of critical areas and more accurate evaluation of structural behavior. Its analysis capabilities cover linear static, vibration, response spectrum, equivalent lateral force procedures, time history, P-Delta, buckling, staged construction, moving load, nonlinear static, quasi-static, and nonlinear time history studies. The software supports a broad finite element library, including trusses, cables, beams, membranes, plates, shells, solids, springs, link beams, and tension or compression-only members. Integrated steel and concrete design tools help engineers optimize members, check code compliance, and generate professional reports. With BIM links, related S-Frame tools, and visualization support, Simcenter S-Frame gives structural teams a connected environment for faster and more reliable design workflows.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Revit Yes 
Tekla Structures Yes 
AutoCAD No 
ProtaStructure Yes 

Integrations

Revit Yes 
Tekla Structures Yes 
AutoCAD Yes 
ProtaStructure No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Prota Software

Founded

1985

Country

Malaysia

Website

www.protasoftware.com/protasteel

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/mechanical-simulation/s-frame/

Product Features

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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