© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk ® Structural Engineering Solutions Robert Cauri Structural Engineer

© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional complements building information modeling (BIM) with coordinated digital analysis and design for structural engineers worldwide. Revit Structure Concurrent structural modeling for efficient, accurate documentation, analysis, and design. AutoCAD Structural Detailing AutoCAD® Structural Detailing is a powerful solution for fast and efficient detailing and creation of fabrication shop drawings for reinforced concrete and steel structures. AutoCAD Meticulously refined with the drafter in mind, AutoCAD propels day-today drafting with features that increase speed and accuracy while saving time. AutoCAD is interoperable with Autodesk Revit Structure. Autodesk Structural Engineering Solutions

© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk Design Review Accelerate reviews, the all-digital way to review, measure, mark up, and track changes to building models and complex drawing sets without the original design creation software. Autodesk Navisworks Exploit the full benefit of 3D digital designs and BIM to streamline the workflow process across the organization and beyond. Increase efficiency, and help reduce change orders to improve quality through whole-project review of all types of models, in multiple file formats. Offer tools for effective design project visualization, construction simulation, and clash detection and are used by many of the world’s leading construction companies, architects, and engineers. Autodesk Structural Engineering Solutions

© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk Structural Engineering A comprehensive portfolio of structural solutions  Design and document with more efficiency and accuracy  Take advantage of powerful tools for simulation and analysis  Optimize workflows from design to fabrication

© 2010 Autodesk Building Information Modeling An integrated process Create coordinated, digital design information and documentation Visualize, simulate, and analyze performance, appearance, and cost Deliver the project faster, more economically, and with reduced environmental impact BIM enables professionals to explore a project’s key physical and functional characteristics digitally―before it is built.

© 2010 Autodesk BIM for Structural Engineers Powerful tools for complex structures Structural Modeling and Content  Parametric structural components  Bidirectional associativity  Multiple materials modeling

© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk ® Revit ® Structure

© 2010 Autodesk Solution Deliver better projects, faster  Produce higher-quality design options more quickly  Better coordination of project documents with the entire ream  Work smarter with a tool that helps to produce more efficient designs

© 2010 Autodesk Business Challenge Inefficiencies make you less competitive  Too many design, documentation, and analysis solutions  Difficulty sharing project documentation with multidisciplinary teams  Multiple structural analysis models required for a single project

© 2010 Autodesk Solution Gain a competitive edge by better managing processes  One model for analysis, design, and documentation  More easily share and coordinate models with other project disciplines  Links to multiple third-party structural analysis and design applications

© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk Revit Structure Top features Structural Modeling  Parametric structural components  Bidirectional associativity  Material-specific tools and functionality Construction Drawings  Automatic views  Automatic linked drawing sheet reference  Automatic schedules and material takeoffs Analysis Integration  Analytical model  Support and consistency checks  Bidirectional links

© 2010 Autodesk Efficient Workflows Work smarter, work faster Increased Efficiency  Integrated multimaterial physical and an analytical model  Bidirectional links with analysis applications  Multiuser collaboration

© 2010 Autodesk Autodesk ® Robot ™ Structural Analysis Professional

© 2010 Autodesk Business Challenge Improving productivity  Time-consuming efforts coordinating analysis and documentation  Analyzing and calculating large, complex shaped structures takes too much time  Developing multiple structural analysis models for a single project

© 2010 Autodesk Solution Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional  Faster and more effective analysis of any structure type, material, or size  Enhanced collaboration with architectural and structural detailing applications, and BIM support  Different analysis types: linear, nonlinear, and dynamic  Global design solution, including national codes, sections, and regional materials databases

© 2010 Autodesk Interoperability Link with Autodesk Revit Structure  Bidirectional reinforcement transfer  Steel connections transfer  Improved content mapping  Transfer of required reinforcement  Transfer of plan views as background sketches Enhanced BIM workflow with Autodesk Revit Structure Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Interoperability Parametric Reinforcement Definition  Common definition in Autodesk structural programs  Enhanced data reinforcement transfer between programs  Shared reinforcement templates Enhanced interoperability with AutoCAD ® Revit ® Structure Suite software Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Interoperability Improved link with AutoCAD Structural Detailing  Automatic detailing based on AutoCAD Structural Detailing standards  Share same regional detailing templates Enhanced interoperability with AutoCAD Structural Detailing Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Analysis and Design Multithreaded Calculation Solver  Improved performance on large projects  Significant acceleration of analysis Minimize time spent on analysis calculations Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Analysis and Design Meshing Consistency on Edges  Additional kinematic bonds  Lighter meshes used for analysis  Improved performance of calculations Improved algorythm of meshing Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Analysis and Design  Eurocodes  Steel design  Steel connections design  Reinforcement design  Timber design  Load combinations codes  Snow and wind loads  Geotechnical  Other Codes  Seismic codes  Snow and wind loads  Load combinations codes Wide range of international design codes Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Analysis and Design Improved Regional Content  New section database for Chinese  Updated section databases:  Polish  South African  European  Updated Italian databases:  Vehicle loads  Standard loads  Bolts  Soils Improved regional databases Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Usability Reinforcement Layouts  Simplified and consistent  One common Inspector dialog box  Consistency of reinforced concrete elements control with use of the Object Inspector Simplified User Interface Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Usability Steel Frame Generator  Definition of geometry  Definition of loads  Combinations  Verification and design  Automation of calculation note Easier creation and design of 3D steel frames Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Collaboration with Other Programs Collaboration  Bidirectional link with Autodesk Revit Structure, and link with AutoCAD Structural Detailing, using Revit ® Extensions application  Link to structural and architectural applications (DXF™ and IFC format)  Direct link to structural detailing applications or import/export by using DSTV or CIS/2 format

© 2010 Autodesk Faster and more effective solution for structural analysis Speed  Faster and more effective analysis of any structure type, material, or size  Automatic mesh generation for any shape surface due to advanced algorithm of panel meshing  Possible to adjust definition of meshing parameters (by adding additional emitters)

© 2010 Autodesk Integrated Design Solution Versatility  Reinforced concrete design module  Steel design module  Timber design module

© 2010 Autodesk Region-Free Application Versatility Localized for global markets:  Many languages supported  Perform analysis in one language and output in another  Imperial and metric units Country-specific for numerous markets:  Many languages supported  Regional codes and databases  Independent definition of regional settings (codes, databases), working and printout language

© 2010 Autodesk AutoCAD ® Structural Detailing

© 2010 Autodesk Detailing Tools Reinforcement Bar Shape Code  Automatic bar shape recognition  Applicable to various reinforcement bar definitions  Definition a new bar shape based on the existing bar type Improved quantity takeoff tables in shop drawings AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011: Reinforcement

© 2010 Autodesk Detailing Tools Improved Steel Connections  New parameters for connection undercuts  Ability to modify left or right side of the connecting rib plate New Bolt Databases  DIN 931  ISO4041  NF E  U.S.-specific anchor bolts Improved modeling and detailing of steel connections AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011: Steel

© 2010 Autodesk Fabrication Drawings Printout Composition―Drawings as Blocks  New option to add blocks to current printing layout  Works for all types of documents Inhanced document flexibility and representation AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Fabrication Drawings Improved Drawing Creation  Omit the drawing elements not subject to machining  Table creation of elements not subject to machining  Enhanced drawing arrangements Enhanced quality of drawing documentation AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011: Steel

© 2010 Autodesk Usability and Collaboration 64-bit Version  Improved performance for large projects API Documentation  Open and more flexible API  Ability to create personalized macros  More easily adapts to specific customer needs Greater performance and flexibility AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011

© 2010 Autodesk Usability and Collaboration Integration with Autodesk ® Revit ® Structure 2011 Software  Reinforcement Module  Drawings generator  Import user-defined reinforcement  Generate formwork drawings from the Revit Structure model  Steel Module  Curved element and group support  Map cross-section element appearance between applications Extend BIM workflow with Autodesk Revit Structure AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011: Reinforcement, Steel

© 2010 Autodesk Usability and Collaboration Data exchange with Autodesk ® Robot™ Structural Analysis 2011 with trial version Import from RTD Files  Import 3D steel structures  Import reinforced concrete drawings  Results of theoretical reinforcement Improved flexibility of work AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011: Reinforcement, Steel

© 2010 Autodesk AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2011  Detailing tools  Fabrication drawings  Usability and collaboration

© 2010 Autodesk Top Features AutoCAD ® Structural Detailing Software 2011  Reinforcement bar shape code  Surface distribution of rebars  Improved steel connections  New bolt databases  Copy/move openings to stories  Element definition in user coordinate system (UCS) Detailing Tools Enhanced Detailing Capabilities  Rotation of the tables  Add drawings as blocks  Improved drawing creation  Improved dimension  Level symbol in plan view drawings Fabrication Drawings Enhanced Shop Drawings  Data import from RTD files  64-bit version  API (application programming interface) documentation  Integration with Autodesk ® Revit ® Structure 2011 software  Countrification content Usability and Collaboration Improved User Experience and Interoperability = Features are available to Autodesk ® Subscription Members only.

© 2010 Autodesk Efficient Workflows Work smarter, work faster Increased Efficiency  Integrated multimaterial physical and an analytical model  Bidirectional links with analysis applications  Multiuser collaboration

© 2010 Autodesk Optimized Design Collaboration Work smarter, work faster Collaboration for the Entire Team  Interoperability with Autodesk ® Revit ® Architecture software and Autodesk ® Revit ® MEP software  Coordinated project documentation  Import, export, and link data with industry-leading formats

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