Best MechaniCalc Alternatives in 2024
Find the top alternatives to MechaniCalc currently available. Compare ratings, reviews, pricing, and features of MechaniCalc alternatives in 2024. Slashdot lists the best MechaniCalc alternatives on the market that offer competing products that are similar to MechaniCalc. Sort through MechaniCalc alternatives below to make the best choice for your needs
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TechCalc 100
Designerswest
$79.95 for one userTechCalc 100 engineering software contains 100 practical calculations for mechanical, structural, electrical and mechanical, as well as machine shop, manufacturing, and physics applications. This is a valuable tool for engineers involved in all aspects. Designerswest is a technical publisher of TechCalc100 engineering/scientific calculation software. Turn your calculating hours into seconds with our popular TechCalc100 engineering/scientific calculation software. TechCalc 100 provides a wide range of practical calculations for physics, mechanical, electrical, and structural applications. TechCalc100 is an easy-to-use calculating tool that can be used by students, designers, architects, building contractors, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, machinists and product designers, as well as HVAC technicians, welders and industrial designers. There is no need to rewrite formulas or replace unknown variables. -
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Ansys Motor-CAD
Ansys
Ansys MotorCAD is a dedicated tool for electric machine design. It allows you to quickly simulate multiphysics across the entire torque-speed operating range. Motor-CAD allows engineers to evaluate motor topologies across the entire operating range. This allows them to create designs that are optimized for size, efficiency, and performance. Motor-CAD software's four modules, Emag, Therm Lab, Mech, allow multiphysics calculations to be performed quickly, iteratively, and users can move from concept to final design in a shorter time. Motor-CAD users can explore more motor topologies and fully evaluate the impact of advanced loss effects during the initial stages of an electrical mechanical design with Motor-CAD's streamlined data input process. This release features powerful new features for design optimization and multi-physics analysis, as well as system modeling for electric motors. Multiphysics simulations are fast across the entire torque-speed range. -
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LIRA-SAPR
LIRALAND Group
€280/month LIRA-SAPR is a comprehensive software package that uses BIM technology. This software is used to analyze and design different types of mechanical and building engineering structures. - Dynamic (forces and displacements), and static analyses - Selection and inspection of sections of steel and/or reinforced cement (RC) structures - Preliminary drawings for steel structures and separate RC elements -
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Ansys Mechanical
Ansys
1 RatingAnsys Mechanical is a top-of-the-line finite element solver that can be used to improve your modeling. It has structural, thermal, acoustics and transient capabilities. Ansys Mechanical allows you to solve complex structural engineering issues and make faster design decisions. The suite includes finite element analysis (FEA), which allows you to automate and customize solutions for structural mechanics problems. You can also parameterize these solvers to analyze multiple design scenarios. Ansys Mechanical offers a wide range of analysis tools and is a dynamic tool. Ansys Mechanical provides a dynamic environment that allows you to connect additional physics and prepare geometry for analysis. Engineers of all levels can access the intuitive and customizable interface to quickly and easily find answers. Ansys Mechanical provides an integrated platform that uses finite elements analysis (FEA), for structural analysis. -
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Braceworks
Vectorworks
$211 per monthBraceworks®, an add-on module to Vectorworks Spotlight, provides designers, producers, and rigging professionals an easy way of gauging the performance of temporary structures when they are under load. This unique module ensures safety and compliance to engineering codes and standards. It allows for a fully integrated modeling, analysis, documentation, and reporting process. Event design, A/V and rigging companies must produce load and structure calculations to be approved by structural engineers. For easy reference, conduct static and FEM analyses. Automatically generate detailed calculation report. -
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Altair Inspire
Altair
Inspire is a collaborative tool that accelerates the creation, optimization and study of innovative and structurally efficient parts and assemblies. It can be used early in product development. Inspire's award-winning user experience for geometry modification and creation can be learned in a matter of hours and delivers reliable Altair solver power. As independently validated and verified by NAFEMS, structural analysis can be performed with the speed and accuracy provided by Altair®. SimSolid® allows for the analysis of large assemblies and complex parts. Dynamic motion simulation and loads extraction using the reliable multi-body system analysis of Altair®, MotionSolve®. The industry standard for structural efficiency, topology optimization of Altair® OptiStruct®, for the generative designing of practical, viable and manufacturable geometries. Inspire allows both designers and simulation analysts to do what-if analyses faster, easier, earlier, and more collaboratively. -
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Revit MEP
Autodesk
$1,503 per yearRevit Building Information Modelling software allows engineers, designers, and contractors from all disciplines to model to a high degree of detail and coordinate with other building project contributors. Revit streamlines the engineering design process. To improve communication of design intent before construction begins, use a single model. Simulate and detect interference earlier in the design process. For engineering-driven calculations, use conceptual energy analysis data. In the context of a complete building information model that includes structural and architectural components, design, model, and document building systems. With tools that automate the layout of the fabrication model, you can create a model for MEP fabrication. Prepare a model to coordinate fabrication and installation. Revit allows team to improve accuracy and speed delivery. -
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PLAXIS 3D
Bentley Systems
PLAXIS 3D provides the most important functionality to perform safety analysis and deformation for soil and rocks. This software is designed to allow you to model in 3D. Easy to create and scale construction sequences. Stable-state groundwater flow calculations can be done, including boundary conditions, material parameters, drains, wells, and drains. To model soil-foundation movement, such as slipping or gapping, use interfaces and embedded piling elements. You can get reliable results using realistic soil models and a full range of visualization capabilities. PLAXIS 3D provides different calculation types to address the unique geotechnical issues of soil structure interactions. -
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Scia Engineer
SCIA nv
1 RatingSCIA Engineer is a multi-material, integrated structural analysis software and design tool that can be used to design all types of structures. It is a versatile tool that can be used to design office buildings, industrial plants and bridges, as well as other projects, in a single, easy-to-use environment. It offers powerful CAD-like modeling, advanced calculations, code-compliant multimaterial design, and customizable reports. You can automate common situations with built-in or custom-made parametric templates for different geometries, and powerful load generation software. SCIA Engineer offers the most complete implementation of Eurocodes, including U.S. codes, and other international standards. Through powerful bi-directional links to Allplan, Revit, Tekla Structures, Open BIM’s IFC and third-party plugs-ins, seamless exchange of models with other stakeholders. -
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RIBTEC
RIB
In times of tight schedules or limited resources, integrated solutions are crucial. RIBTEC provides many synergies in calculation design, construction, and design. In the context of Building Information Modeling (BIM), you can benefit from a faster data flow that streamlines the entire process of structural design. RIB's software solutions are available for structural engineers. They include building, ground, and finite element calculations as well as tunnel and bridge construction as well as the drawing of formwork or reinforcement plans. Since 1961, RIB has been a pioneer in structural design and FEM. Over 5,000 engineering offices, inspection and construction engineers, as well as planning departments from the public and private sectors use the RIBTEC programs. RIBTEC covers all aspects of structural design with more than 100 programs. -
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ODOP:Spring
SpringDesignSoftware
More than a Spring Calculator. ODOP:Spring uses the problem-independent Open Design Optimization platform (ODOP) software to design spring designs. It solves complex spring application requirements in mechanical engineering, machine design. Most coil spring calculators require that users input values manually, such as coil diameter, wire length, and number of coils, and then re-analyze the results until they reach an acceptable solution. ODOP's ability invert formula relationships eliminates all the guesswork. Spring design equations can be back-solved to meet the constraints of the problem variables. Do you need to determine the lightest possible material weight? You can ensure a long life span and low failure risk. Our helical coil spring design program can find the constrained extreme for any variable, independent or dependent. -
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RFEM
Dlubal Software
€697.50 rent 1 monthThe FEA program RFEM enables quick and easy modeling, structural, and dynamic calculation as well as the design and construction of models with member and plate, wall, folded plates, shell, shell, and other solid elements. Modular software allows you to connect the main program RFEM to the appropriate add-ons to meet your specific requirements. Structural analysis program RFEM offers structural engineers a 3D FEA tool that meets all modern civil engineering requirements. Simple and complex structures can be modelled with ease thanks to efficient data input and intuitive handling. The basis of a modular software program is the structural analysis program RFEM. The RFEM basic program is used to create structures, materials, loads, and plans for spatial and planar structural systems that include plates, walls, shells and members. You can also create mixed structures and model contact elements. -
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ClearCalcs
ClearCalcs
$79.00 USD /month ClearCalcs cloud structural engineering software allows engineers and designers to simplify repetitive calculations using easy-to-use calculators for beams and columns, foundations, and other important information. ClearCalcs has calculators for all standards including the US, Eurocode, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian. ClearCalcs can help you improve your productivity and design ability. Calculations can be linked together in one click, saving time and errors copy paste loads. Reports print to a simple one-page PDF for easy inspection. -
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Professional CAD software for architecture and mechanical engineering. You can draw, design and model in detail in 2D or 3D. Powerful, precise, and 100% compatible with AutoCAD Can be installed on up to 3 computers BeckerCAD12 3D Pro allows you to design and build detailed 2D and 3D models, regardless of whether you work in architecture, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering. You can create accurate objects using a wide range of drawing, labeling, and editing tools. These include 2D production drawings that are accurate to size as well as rendered 3D visualizations. To create stunning presentations, complex 3D graphics can easily be imported. BeckerCAD12 3D Pro features a programming interface that supports Python and is fully compatible to AutoCAD and CADdy++ mechanical design. Advanced settings allow for realistic scene preview using improved light sources. Adoption of object colors and material properties from graphics and saving on materials.
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Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk
$495 per yearFusion 360 brings together design, engineering, electronics and manufacturing in one software platform. Get integrated CAD, CAM, CAE & PCB on a single development platform. EAGLE Premium, HSMWorks and Team Participant are also included. You also have access to consumptive services such as cloud simulation, generative design, and cloud rendering. A comprehensive range of modeling tools is available to help you design products. You can ensure the form, fit and function of your products using a variety of analysis methods. You can create and edit sketches using sketch constraints, dimensions, as well as a powerful suite if sketch tools. Edit and repair imported geometry from non native file formats. You can make design changes without worrying too much about time-based features. Edit complex parametric surfaces to repair, patch or design geometry. You can create history-based features such as extrude, revolve and loft that are updated with design changes. -
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RSTAB
Dlubal Software
€487.50 rent 1 monthRSTAB is a powerful software that allows structural engineers to meet the requirements of modern civil engineering. It provides a 3D beam, frame or truss calculation. Use the RSTAB software to design beam, frame or truss constructions made of steel, concrete, wood, aluminum or other materials. RSTAB allows you to quickly and easily define a structure model, then calculate internal forces, deformations and support reactions. You can use the design add-ons to take into account material- and standard specific requirements. -
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SwiftComp
AnalySwift
SwiftComp is a multiscale, multiphysics composite sim code that delivers 3D FEA accuracy at the speed of simple engineering models. SwiftComp makes it possible for engineers to model composites as easily and accurately as metals using traditional structural elements in their FEA codes. This allows them to capture all the microstructural details while preserving accuracy. SwiftComp enables unified modeling of 1D (beams), 2D(plates/shells) or 3D structures. This allows for the calculation of all the effective properties. SwiftComp can be used independently to simulate composite testing or as a plug in to your existing structural tools that support high-fidelity composites modeling. SwiftComp can calculate the best structural model to use in macroscopic structural analysis and perform dehomogenization in order to compute the pointwise stresses within the microstructure. SwiftComp interfaces directly with ABAQUS and ANSYS. -
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RSECTION
Dlubal Software
€292.50 rent 1 monthDo you spend too much time calculating cross-sections every day? Dlubal Software's RSECTION standalone program and Dlubal Software's Dlubal Software can help you by determining the section properties of different cross-sections, and then performing a stress analysis. Dlubal Software offers a stand-alone program RSECTION that allows you to calculate thin-walled or massive cross-sections in a much shorter time. The program calculates the section properties, and performs stress analysis. The seamless integration between the FEA software RFEM, and the structural frame & truss software RSTAB, allows for efficient collaboration. The RFEM and RSTAB libraries have RSECTION cross sections, and you can import the internal forces easily. -
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation
SolidWorks
Your designs can be tested under real-world conditions to improve product quality and reduce prototyping and testing costs. SOLIDWORKS®, Simulation is a simple-to-use suite of structural analysis tools that uses Finite Element Analysis to predict a product’s real-world physical behavior. This can be done by virtually testing CAD models. The portfolio offers dynamic, static, and linear analysis capabilities. SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional allows you to optimize your design, determine product mechanical resist, product durability, and test heat transfer instabilities and buckling instabilities. It can also perform multi-physics sequential simulations. SOLIDWORKS Simulator Premium allows you to efficiently evaluate your designs for dynamic response, nonlinear, and composite materials. SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium offers three advanced studies: Nonlinear Dynamic, Linear Dynamics, and Non-Linear Static. -
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BeamChek
BeamChek
$195 one-time paymentBeamChek, a user-friendly software for structural design, is designed for architects, engineers and home designers. It provides fast and accurate calculations of beams, joists and columns. It allows users to select from 57 different wood species and input custom values. It also supports steel, timber, and composite material. It simplifies the design and offers comprehensive boundary and error checks with its simple interface and instant diagrams. BeamChek comes with free technical assistance and is an one-time purchase. There are fewer menus, default settings that are common, and less jumping between forms. Consistent input procedures to beam conditions and applications. There are more buttons to select common settings quickly. This means faster results and less typing. Compare beams from two species groups in two grades before selecting a specific width, depth or grade. -
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VABS
AnalySwift
VABS is a cross-sectional analysis tool that can be used for general purposes. It can quickly and easily compute beam properties and recover 3D fields from composite beams. It is the only tool that can decouple a 3D slender, with complex microstructure, into an engineering beam model. AnalySwift is a product of the aerospace industry. It has been used to create composite beams (helicopter blades, propellers and high aspect ratio wings), plates/shells and 3D structures. VABS has been used for many years in the wind turbine industry. It produces rapid and accurate results when modeling blades. SwiftComp also offers plates/shells and 3D structures made from composites. The automotive industry is increasingly using composites. This opens up more opportunities to use SwiftComp and VABS for modeling a wide range of structures including beams, plates, shells, and so on. -
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PTC Mathcad
PTC
$230Product design is based on engineering calculations. They are crucial to every stage of the product design process. Teams need an intuitive, yet comprehensive application that can perform calculations with precision and accuracy, allows for traceability, protects intellectual properties, and displays their work. PTC Mathcad offers all the features you need for an engineering notebook, including ease-of-use and familiarity using live mathematical notation. The best thing about PTC Mathcad is its ability to calculate far more accurately than a spreadsheet. PTC Mathcad's extensive array of mathematical functionality allows you to document your most important engineering calculations as easily and as quickly as you can write them. Rich formatting options are available to present your work alongside plots, text and images in one professionally formatted document. PTC Mathcad data can be created and consumed by anyone without any specialized skills. -
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STAAD
Bentley
$3,000 per yearWith STAAD, you can design, analyze and document structural projects anywhere in the world. It provides a flexible solution that covers all aspects of structural engineering, starting from the foundation. STAAD is a comprehensive structural finite elements analysis and design program that allows users to analyze any structure that is exposed to dynamic, wind, earthquakes, thermal, and other moving loads. STAAD is available in a variety of versions so you can choose the one that suits you best. STAAD is a popular application for structural analysis. It is well-known for its flexibility, interoperability, time-saving abilities, and analysis. STAAD is a 3D structural analysis tool that allows structural engineers to design steel and concrete structures. An analysis model can be created from a physical model created with the structural design software. STAAD incorporates many design code standards. -
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Structural Engineering Library
ENERCALC
These days, civil and structural engineers are under great pressure. You are expected to do more with fewer resources, and do it faster, while still creating safe, code-compliant, budget-friendly designs. So much pressure! Clients are under more pressure because they have shorter deadlines and need to meet ever-changing code requirements. Clients often request design changes at the same cost. Structural Engineers have a high level of skill, our work is meticulous and we are responsible for any mistakes. High-tech, detailed work is often subject to competitive pressure and heavy workloads. Where can I find relief? Work more? Hire help? Reduce the number of projects you take on. You may be asking yourself, "How can I increase my high-quality engineering designs without overworking or losing profits by excessive hiring?" The Structural Engineering Library (SEL). The industry's most comprehensive, well-proven, and widely used integrated system to create daily structural engineering calculations. -
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SolidFEA
BIMWERX
SolidFEA, our innovative solid finite-element analysis tool, is designed to make advanced structural design affordable and accessible. It is powered by the Calculix engine and offers detailed sub-model analyses at a lower cost and with less hardware than competitors such as Abaqus. SolidFEA is ideal for complex engineering challenges such as steel connections and bridge design. Its ease of use, IFC file compatibility and ease of use make it a great complement to our GenFEA structural analysis software. SolidFEA is a revolutionary step in structural engineering, bridging a gap that existed for ages due to prohibitive costs, complicated learning curves and high-end computing demands associated with solid finite elements analysis (FEA). It is designed for ease of use and supports IFC file formats, making it an easy addition to engineering workflows. -
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nanoCAD Mechanica
nanoCAD
$199 per yearMechanica, nanoCAD's 3D mechanical design and 2D drafting module, is a powerful tool for both. It is based upon an advanced parametric engine that works with a large collection of standard parts. It allows users to quickly develop high-quality mechanical engineering drawing and project documentation. The nanoCAD platform offers a complete set of tools for designing and editing 2D/3D 3D objects. It provides multiple drawing and editing options for most geometrical elements. The nanoCAD platform provides the foundation for a more powerful and bespoke CAD system. Mechanica is a platform that extends nanoCAD with a range of mechanical drawing and engineering calculations utilities, along with a vast collection of standard and user defined parts. The synergy accelerates the parametric drafting. Advanced tools for designing shafts, pipelines and other structures. Drawing projections with engineering standards. -
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Simufact Welding
Hexagon
1 RatingSimufact welding is a modular product line that provides extensive functionality for modeling the elastic-plastic behavior and structural weld simulation. The software can be used to simulate different welding processes. Simufact Welding allows you to simulate a wide variety of thermal joining processes using structural welding simulation. This includes brazing, arc and beam welding processes. Simufact Welding also allows you to model heat treatment, variations of cooling, unclamping setups, and mechanical loading of welded structures. -
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Digimat
e-Xstream engineering
e-Xstream Engineering develops and commercializes Digimat software, a state of the art multi-scale material modeling technology that accelerates the development process for composite materials. Digimat is a core technology for 10xICME Solution. It is used to perform detailed analysis of materials at the microscopic level, and to develop micromechanical material models that are suitable for multi-scale coupling at the micro- and macro-scale levels. Digimat material models allow for the combination of processing simulation and structural FEA. This allows for more predictive simulation, taking into consideration the effect of processing conditions on the final part's performance. Digimat is a predictive and efficient tool that allows users to design and produce innovative composite materials and parts in a short time span. -
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AutoPIPE
Bentley
AutoPIPE is a powerful and comprehensive software tool that specializes in pipe stress analysis. With an intuitive modeling environment, advanced analysis capabilities, and a user-friendly interface, you can increase productivity and quality control. Interoperability with top plant design software ensures efficient workflows between structural engineers, pipe stress engineers, and CAD engineers. AutoPIPE features include advanced buried pipeline analysis, operational clash detection, wave loading and fluid transients. It also integrates with third-party applications like OpenPlant and AutoPLANT, PlantSpace and SmartPlant. AutoPIPE automatically determines optimal support locations for your design requirements. This is done without compromising safety or quality. -
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PowerPad
MasterSeries
$102.50 per monthMasterSeries PowerPad provides a complete structural analysis, design and optimization suite. It is an ideal choice for engineers who need a wide range in design capabilities at a very affordable price. MasterSeries PowerPad bundles lite versions of core analysis and design programs to provide a wide variety of well-established programs at a fraction of the full price. PowerPad's core module is the powerful MasterFrame analysis module. This module integrates directly with our timber, concrete, composite and steel design modules to provide a seamless, integrated 3D analysis and design environment. PowerPad (Student edition) is a free version our commercial PowerPad Plus structural design and analysis software suite. PowerPad is not a collection of proformas. It's a bundle of lite copies of the real programs. Simple steel, concrete, or timber beam designer. Analysis of beams and trusses, space frames, grillages, and plane frames. -
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FrameWorks Plus
Hexagon PPM
FrameWorks®, Plus is a powerful tool for structural modeling and drawing that supports your entire workflow: drawing, modeling, analysis, and reporting. Integrating structural tasks with plant creation can add value to your modeling process. FrameWorks Plus integrates with third party analytical and steel detailing software as well as other Hexagon plant designing software. This allows you to keep your data current and accurate. FrameWorks Plus fully supports PDS. Through an interface to PDS you can create plant structural models and share the latest project data with others in your office and around the globe. FrameWorks Plus is integrated with the engineering and construction workflow. FrameWorks Plus is more than a CAD program. It also provides intelligent graphics that allow for easy modeling, analysis, and reporting. -
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Framing
Elecosoft
The modular solution for timber frame construction and floor construction is Framing. It meets the needs of the offsite construction market. The Framing software, which is widely used by timber frame manufacturers and structural engineers, is used to detail timber frame buildings in three-dimensional, produce comprehensive material schedules and create manufacturing drawings. It also has direct links to automated machinery and saws. Framing can be used to detail a variety of different types of timber frame building. While working primarily in a 2D environment a 3D version is created based upon the user's input. This allows for easy checking of levels within the application. -
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RISA-3D
RISA
$1,970 per yearOur user interface was designed to be as simple as possible. RISA-3D is able to create geometry graphically in multiple views with advanced modeling tools, or directly using spreadsheets to enter data. RISA-3D's analysis tools and design features make it easy to quickly design structures in a variety of materials. You can design buildings, bridges and tanks, as well as culverts. You and your colleagues can create reports that include both numerical and graphical results. This will give you and your colleagues complete confidence in your design. RISA-3D's latest interface was designed with structural engineers in mind. It is easy to navigate through a model from conception through final design optimization using the familiar tab-by-tab ribbon layout. Users can also customize the interface to ensure that their most frequently used tools are always available. -
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ProStructures
Bentley
$7,162 per yearProStructures is a comprehensive tool for concrete and steel design that can help you increase your productivity and profitability. ProStructures allows you to create and update 3D models, including reinforced concrete and structural steel. ProSteel allows you to design and detail steel structures in a variety industries. Easily create models and documentation for steel structure models. Deliver a 3D model of steel structures that is accurate and complete engineering, fabrication and erection drawings. Automatic updates are available whenever the 3D model changes. From the 3D model, create drawings for every steel shape, connection, or plate work. In-drawings, reports from external sources, and bills of materials can be generated and updated. 3D models, design drawings, fabrication details, schedules, and schedules can be created that automatically update when the 3D model is changed. -
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Simpack
Dassault Systèmes
Simpack is a general multibody simulation (MBS), which allows engineers and analysts to simulate non-linear motions of any mechanical or mechatronic systems. Simpack allows engineers to create and solve virtual 3D models to simulate dynamic motion, coupling forces, and stresses. Simpack is used in the automotive, engine and HIL/SIL/MIL sectors. However, it can also be applied to other branches of mechanical engineering. Simpack simulation software is especially well-suited for high frequency transient analysis, even in the acoustic range. Simpack was originally designed to handle complex nonlinear models with flexible bodies, and severe shock contact. -
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MasterSeries
MasterSeries
MasterSeries, the UK's most popular range of integrated structural analysis and design, drafting, detailing, and drafting software, has over 10,000 users around the world. MasterSeries offers the most comprehensive range of structural engineering software available. It includes the industry-leading multimaterial BIM-enabled modeling environment and a collection powerful stand-alone modules. This means that you can do more with one package. You don't have to switch between incompatible software or enter the same data multiple time. Software should be tailored to each business. MasterSeries' modular product range provides a flexible and scalable solution that is both flexible and scalable. This allows you to choose the right product for you, and not be forced to purchase a large product with many features that you don't require. Simply combine the modules that you need to create the perfect software solution for your business. -
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Inventor Nastran
Autodesk
Software for finite element analysis using CAD-embedded software. You can use a wider range of study types and materials to aid your analysis. Inventor®, Nastran®, provides finite element analysis tools for engineers and analysts. Simulation includes many types of analysis, including dynamics, heat transfer, linear and nonlinear stress and dynamics. Inventor Nastran can only be found in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection. The Product Design & Manufacturing Collection includes advanced simulation, 5-axis CAM and nesting tools, as well as AutoCAD and Fusion 360. -
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AutoCAD Mechanical
Autodesk
$220 per monthA tool set for mechanical engineering that is industry-specific includes 700,000+ intelligent components and features to help you design faster. You can isolate and restore layers groups and specify linetypes, lineweights, and linetypes. When changes occur, update geometry automatically. Minimize manual redraws. Make accurate drawings using standard components. Analyze designs quickly, including shafts, springs, belts, chains, and cam generators. Detail native Inventor parts and assembly models. Use intelligent drafting tools made for mechanical design. Publishing and custom content library. Save and create custom content. Preview fillet, Chamfer, and Offset commands. AutoCAD®, the power of AutoCAD®, is available wherever you go. Smart mechanical engineering dimensions. Use abbreviated dialog boxes to create dimensions. 2D DWG view of the open options panel. International drafting standards support. Provide standards-based design documentation. -
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DesignSpark Mechanical
RS Components
1 RatingOur goal is to empower engineers to quickly design and modify product concepts in 3D. This is without the need to be proficient in traditional CAD software. Our free design tools and resources will help you bring your best ideas to life, from initial conception to final production. Our complete suite can seamlessly integrate into your existing design workflow, whether you need a single tool or a range technical information. You can import or save 3D models from a variety of suppliers in RSDOC format to speed up your design process. You can instantly create a BoM and receive quotes with live stock and price information via the RS online or Allied Electronics websites. This service is offered in partnership with TraceParts S.A., a leading supplier of 3D digital content to engineering applications. -
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AutoCAD
Autodesk
$1,268 per user per year 11 RatingsYou can design anything with CAD software. It includes time-saving tools, web and mobile apps. AutoCAD®, computer-aided design software (CAD), is used by architects, engineers, construction professionals to create precise 2D or 3D drawings. Annotate, draft, and design 2D and 3D geometry with solids, surfaces and mesh objects. Automate tasks like comparing drawings, adding blocks, creating scheduling, and many more. Add-on apps, APIs and tools allow you to customize. AutoCAD offers industry-specific features and intelligent objects that can be used for engineering, architecture, and electrical design. Automate floor plans, sections and elevations. Part libraries make it easy to draw piping, ducting and circuiting quickly. Auto-generate annotations and layers, schedules, lists, tables, and schedules. To ensure industry standards are adhered to, use a rules-driven workflow. -
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FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeling tool that can be used to design real-life objects. Parametric modeling allows for easy modification of your design by going back to your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD allows you sketch constrained geometry 2D shapes and then use them to build other objects. It has many components that allow you to adjust dimensions and extract design details from 3D models. This allows you to create high-quality production-ready drawings. FreeCAD is a multiplatform (Windows, Mac, and Linux) software that can be customized and extended. It can read and write to many open file formats, including STEP, IGES and STL. FreeCAD can be used for a variety of purposes, including product design, mechanical engineering, and architecture. FreeCAD is for everyone, whether you're a programmer, a professional CAD user, or a hobbyist.
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Ansys Vista TF
Ansys
The 2D throughflow simulation is an important step in the design of rotating machinery. Vista TF can provide quick answers, give you a better understanding of your design, or uncover unexpected problems. To reduce engineering time and increase engineering resources, you can perform initial design iterations in 2D. Ansys VistaTF gives you greater insight into your rotating machinery design. This software allows you to create detailed 2D flow simulations and refine product performance during early design stages. High-performance turbochargers are essential components for engine performance. Engineers at PCA sought a way to maximize turbocharger performance and find the most efficient solution to their problems. Ansys Vista TF quickly proved itself to be the best solution, providing fast, high-quality solutions in a streamlined environment. -
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KeyCreator
Kubotek USA
KeyCreator is the legendary manufacturing-oriented workhorse 3D/2D CAD software that has seen it all and remains the go-to problem-solving tool for leading suppliers and designers. Find the most compatible, efficient and agile drafting software available. Direct reading of native drawings from the largest drafting software list: CATIA V5 & V4, PTC Creo and Siemens NX, SolidWorks and Solid Edge, DWG/DXF & CADKEY. You have full control over the drawing view, revision blocks, dimensions, and other functions without having to use the original CAD software. Automated drawing views and custom border creations as layouts in main file. You have many options to modify the look and contents of your view. Add section, detail, or shaded isometric views quickly. Easy-to-learn, professional-grade detailing. All style settings are available in dialogs. There are no complicated settings or variables to remember. You can import solids from any major CAD software and slice, rotate, and measure. -
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Abaqus
Dassault Systèmes
Engineering groups are using niche software tools from different vendors to simulate product attributes. Multi-vendor software products can lead to inefficiencies and increase costs. SIMULIA offers a scalable suite unified analysis products that allows all users, regardless their simulation expertise or domain focus to collaborate seamlessly and share simulation data and approved methods without losing information fidelity. Abaqus Unified FEA offers powerful and complete solutions to complex engineering problems across a wide range of industrial applications. Automotive industry engineering groups can consider full vehicle loads, dynamic vibrations, multibody systems and impact/crash using a common model structure and integrated solver technology. -
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Fatigue Essentials
AppliedCAx
$695 one-time paymentFatigue Essentials is a desktop program that can be used to efficiently perform structural fatigue analysis. Fatigue Essentials is a user-friendly program that allows you to conduct stress-life analyses using either classical stress calculations or linked to FEMAP™, and using the finite element-generated stresses. The program follows a tree structure to guide users through the analysis. The following load, material, and spectrum branches provide general options for analysis. There are options for input methods and variations within each branch. Analyses results can be viewed on-screen and used to create reports or damage contour plots in FEMAP. Covers most engineering requirements. Classic mode with user input stress. Professional mode (FEMAP-linked). This mode allows you to read nodal stress and push back results in damage contour plots. You can choose to either input stress and cycles interactively or file input. -
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SOLIDWORKS
SolidWorks
4 RatingsSOLIDWORKS®, 3D CAD solutions offer easy-to-learn and extremely powerful functionality that reduces product development times, lowers costs, and improves product quality. SOLIDWORKS®, 3D CAD solutions offer powerful functionality that is easy to learn and reduces product development times, costs, and improves quality. SOLIDWORKS 3DCAD offers many benefits. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a single cloud-based product design environment. Quickly create 3D designs in the cloud, collaborate on them, and get your products to market quicker. Quickly create complex organic shapes and complex surfaces in cloud. This will help you deliver new products to market quicker. Rapidly generate and detail 2D drawings from 3D models, speeding up the design-to-manufacturing process. The world's most popular 3D design software is now available in an integrated engineering suite that is supported by the community. -
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AxisVM
InterCAD
$500 one-time paymentAxisVM's primary uses are in the design and construction of buildings and industrial and geotechnical structures. It is a powerful finite element solver, as well as practical modeling tools. This allows it to be used in bridge design and the design of composite structures, vehicles, and machines. There are optional design modules available for structures made from reinforced concrete, steel and timber, as well as masonry members and connections. AxisVM's special elements and analysis capabilities allow users to design innovative and custom structures. Reports can be created using drawings, tables, and detailed design calculations. Reports can be automatically updated, i.e. Reports are generated using the most recent model data and results. -
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FloCAD
C&R Technologies
FloCAD®, a fluid dynamics module for Thermal Desktop®, and together they provide a complete thermohydraulic tool for integrated fluid flow analysis and heat transfer analysis. FloCAD is very similar to building thermal models. Many of the commands can be used to build fluid flow models. FloCAD models are available in two formats: they can be free-form (non geometric), sketchpad-style flow network modeling for abstraction, simplification, and convection to finite differences of finite element representations. FloCAD is a generalized software tool for capturing pressure drops in a piping system due to bends and valves, tees and changes in flow area. -
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Tekla Structural Designer
Tekla Software
Combine design and analysis seamlessly into one simple model-based process. Engineers can quickly produce safe, efficient, and rationalized designs faster with our integrated design & analytics software, regardless of the structural material. It's easy to use and will revolutionize your work! Tekla Structural Designer software gives engineers the ability to efficiently analyze and design buildings. Tekla Structural Designer is fully automated and packed full of unique features to optimize concrete and steel design. This software helps engineering businesses win more work and maximize their profits. Tekla Structural Designer is able to transform your business by allowing you to quickly compare different design options, as well as cost-effective change management and seamless BIM collaboration. You can reduce design time and increase profitability. BIM integration is easy and efficient because you create a single model from a single set of data. -
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progeBILLD MEP
progeCAD
$499 one-time paymentprogeBILLD, professional MEP Building Services design software, includes modules for Electrical, Mechanical/Structural, and HVAC/Piping, including export of Bill of Materials information, and representation of manufacturer libraries for each industry application. ProgeBILLD Building Service software is extremely user-friendly. The program has an intuitive user interface that makes it easy to start designing without any programming knowledge. ProgeBILLD Mechanical/Structural is a powerful application to create mechanical and structural projects. It has many libraries of standard elements, steel profiles, and other elements that conform to DIN, EN and ISO standards. Ready-to-use commands and objects automate the creation and manipulation of details, schematics, multi-view drawings, and other visual information. There are thousands of industry-standard bolts, nuts, pins, and other elements.