BIM solutions for structural engineering
BIM solutions for structural engineering
With Autodesk software, structural engineers turn the most complex challenges into elegant, optimized solutions.
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Structural engineering solutions for an evolving industry
Structural engineering solutions for an evolving industry
Tighter margins, increasingly complex projects—the pressure on structural engineers keeps growing.
Firms that use BIM and integrated engineering workflows adapt faster and deliver more efficiently and effectively. How? By eliminating repetitive tasks and increasing collaboration, so their teams can focus on solving complex problems.
Tighter margins, increasingly complex projects—the pressure on structural engineers keeps growing.
Firms that use BIM and integrated engineering workflows adapt faster and deliver more efficiently and effectively. How? By eliminating repetitive tasks and increasing collaboration, so their teams can focus on solving complex problems.
Why is BIM the new normal for structural engineering?
86%
Of BIM projects report savings on labor, collaboration, and/or materials.
70%
Of users say BIM has made them more productive.
72%
Report BIM reduces the risk of problems during fabrication and construction.
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Integrated BIM workflows in action
Work in a single, shared model
Work in a single, shared model
With BIM, structural engineering and design shifts from a siloed environment to a unified design environment. This connects multidisciplinary teams securely, providing a single source of truth. Engineers can move upstream and begin working with architects on projects at the earliest stages without sacrificing the specialized tools they need.
Create multi-material structural models
Use parametric design to explore and propose design options
Automate tasks to save time on repetitive modeling
Use a unified design environment for data integrity and error reduction
With BIM, structural engineering and design shifts from a siloed environment to a unified design environment. This connects multidisciplinary teams securely, providing a single source of truth. Engineers can move upstream and begin working with architects on projects at the earliest stages without sacrificing the specialized tools they need.
Create multi-material structural models
Use parametric design to explore and propose design options
Automate tasks to save time on repetitive modeling
Use a unified design environment for data integrity and error reduction
See what's new in Revit
See what's new in Revit
Want to go beyond design and documentation in Revit? Learn more about new features and functionality support engineering workflows for structural analytical modeling, concrete design, and steel design.
Want to go beyond design and documentation in Revit? Learn more about new features and functionality support engineering workflows for structural analytical modeling, concrete design, and steel design.
Structural analytical modeling in Revit
Structural analytical modeling in Revit
Structural analytical modeling in Revit enables engineers to coordinate between physical and analytical models and facilitates BIM-centric analysis workflows within Revit, allowing bidirectional interoperability between Revit and analysis software. See how it works in this Structural Analytical Modeling in Revit demo video.
Structural analytical modeling in Revit enables engineers to coordinate between physical and analytical models and facilitates BIM-centric analysis workflows within Revit, allowing bidirectional interoperability between Revit and analysis software. See how it works in this Structural Analytical Modeling in Revit demo video.
"We’re able to layer connection information into our structural engineering models from the very beginning. Having the information synced and linked into the 3D environment is really awesome."
"We’re able to layer connection information into our structural engineering models from the very beginning. Having the information synced and linked into the 3D environment is really awesome."
– Michael Vogel, Principal, GRAEF
– Michael Vogel, Principal, GRAEF
BIM for structural engineering: Key benefits
Reduce errors and rework
Reduce errors and rework
Identify errors earlier on, coordinate changes, and reduce rework down the line with a centralized 3D model where all stakeholders have visibility.
Identify errors earlier on, coordinate changes, and reduce rework down the line with a centralized 3D model where all stakeholders have visibility.
Improve team collaboration
Improve team collaboration
Create a single, digital source of truth that all stakeholders can access and contribute to. Connect your model via the cloud giving the entire project team access to accurate information whenever they need it.
Create a single, digital source of truth that all stakeholders can access and contribute to. Connect your model via the cloud giving the entire project team access to accurate information whenever they need it.
Enhance design quality
Enhance design quality
Advanced analysis plus parametric design tools support optioneering and optimization from concept through shop drawings.
Advanced analysis plus parametric design tools support optioneering and optimization from concept through shop drawings.
Reduce overall design time
Reduce overall design time
Eliminate repetitive tasks by automating processes to reach optimized and detailed design solutions faster.
Eliminate repetitive tasks by automating processes to reach optimized and detailed design solutions faster.
Structural engineering firms at the forefront of BIM
Canam reduces site issues 10x
Canam reduces site issues 10x
Working live in a single, shared Revit model makes catching errors exponentially easier.
Working live in a single, shared Revit model makes catching errors exponentially easier.
From five hours to seconds
From five hours to seconds
LERA uses integrated engineering tools in Revit to optimize designs and eliminate repetitive tasks. The results have been transformative firm wide.
LERA uses integrated engineering tools in Revit to optimize designs and eliminate repetitive tasks. The results have been transformative firm wide.
Integrated BIM workflows cut months off timelines
Integrated BIM workflows cut months off timelines
GRAEF engineers design, analyze, and detail in Revit, which saves time and builds skills.
GRAEF engineers design, analyze, and detail in Revit, which saves time and builds skills.
BIM expertise builds global profile
BIM expertise builds global profile
B&GE's mastery of integrated engineering has elevated its market position and opened the door to higher profile projects.
B&GE's mastery of integrated engineering has elevated its market position and opened the door to higher profile projects.
Pioneering facade made possible with BIM
Pioneering facade made possible with BIM
Gate Precast helped museum designers create a non-repeating pattern for a 350-panel facade using only 12 molds.
Gate Precast helped museum designers create a non-repeating pattern for a 350-panel facade using only 12 molds.
Complex design realized with BIM
Complex design realized with BIM
With its audacious floating form, Dubai's Museum of the Future might be the most complex building ever made. One carried from concept to construction on the back of BIM.
With its audacious floating form, Dubai's Museum of the Future might be the most complex building ever made. One carried from concept to construction on the back of BIM.
Strategic industry partners for structural engineering
From highly-specialized tools for structural engineering to data management platforms that connect Revit, AEC industry partners can help you get even more from your Autodesk tools.
"Our BIM technicians detect clashes and conflicts before we start pouring concrete. That’s huge.”
"Our BIM technicians detect clashes and conflicts before we start pouring concrete. That’s huge.”
– Mo Wright, Marketing Director, Gate Precast
– Mo Wright, Marketing Director, Gate Precast
Autodesk software for structural engineering
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your structural engineering needs and learn more about how Autodesk software can help you engineer elegant solutions to the most complex challenges.
Contact us to discuss your structural engineering needs and learn more about how Autodesk software can help you engineer elegant solutions to the most complex challenges.
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your structural engineering needs and learn more about how Autodesk software can help you engineer elegant solutions to the most complex challenges.
Contact us to discuss your structural engineering needs and learn more about how Autodesk software can help you engineer elegant solutions to the most complex challenges.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Autodesk Revit: Revit is a building information modeling (BIM) software that allows structural engineers to design, model, and analyze building structures in a collaborative environment. It provides tools for creating 3D models, generating construction drawings, performing analysis, and coordinating with other disciplines.
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional: Robot Structural Analysis Professional is a comprehensive software for advanced structural analysis and simulation. It enables engineers to perform static, dynamic, and nonlinear analysis of structures.
Autodesk Advance Steel: Advance Steel is a specialized software for structural steel detailing and fabrication. It allows structural engineers to create detailed 3D models, generate fabrication drawings, and coordinate with other trades involved in the construction process
Static analysis involves the study of a structure's response to static loads, which are forces that do not change over time such as gravitational forces, wind, or other constant loads.
Dynamic analysis focuses on a structure's response to dynamic loads, which are forces that change over time that can include vibrations, seismic activity, wind gusts, or moving loads such as vehicles or machinery.
Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, and construction of structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, and towers. Structural engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of buildings and infrastructure projects.