What Software does a structural engineer need to know.
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- There is a lot of structural engineer software, and I will be answering the heated debate on what software does a structural engineer need to know? Although it is important to know how to use the software it is more important to know, what structural design software you should use in each situation. Knowing the different types of software structural engineering available and when to use each is more important than ever.
Structural Engineering Software
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Spacegass
RamConcept
Etabs
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Chapter
00:00 Intro
00:40 Where to start
01:56 Preliminary Assessment and one-off structural designs
04:04 Frames of Geometric Complexity
05:27 Detailed local Assessment - Analysis/Design Complexity
06:28 Detailed Slab Analysis - Geometric Complexity
07:43 Lateral - Wind Earthquake - Design Complexity
08:26 What software every engineer needs to know
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LOVE THISSSSS! This type of video is just what i need
Thanks for the video!!
The most anticipated video!!
Hi Tek thanks for the support.
Hi Brendan, I am a practicing SE in San Francisco. We do a lot of Performance Based Design using the software Perform 3D (a CSI product). You might want to a video on PBD at some point as your viewers will certainly find it interesting. And thank you for doing this and bringing our profession to the forefront.
Hi Anindya, thanks for the support hopefully i can raise the engineers profile. agree the PBD is really exciting, I will add it to the list thanks for the suggestion
Yes bro structural engineer is the skill for smart people. Structural engineer is always challenges.
I have used ETABS for doing structural analysis, CSI Safe for RC slab design and check deflection, Adapt builder for PT slab design and check. For structural elements such as Beam column I use etabs and compare result with Spcolum, MathCAD 15/Prime. And also Midas design plush. Thank you for this intro and best wish for all structural engineers. I have created sharing platform can visit, Wish.!
Content with great knowledge sir
Great video!
Software (besides MS office/ open office) that I personally put on my list in order of priority by use and value/ purchase order:
1. BricsCAd/ Auto CAD/ Revit
2. Structural Tool Kit
3. Spacegas
4. Bluebeam
For more complicated structures
1. RAPT
2. Etabs
3. Ram Concept (for concrete) / Strand 7 (for steel)
Hi Ed thanks for the recommendations
Hey Man Whats up ? Your channel is pretty good, I'm a civil engineer in Brazil, a hug and keep doing this nice work
Hi Fernando, thanks for the support, I plan to keep going?
Brendan thanks for very useful contents,i have a suggestion which if you can design step by step(from surveying to finished structure) a full timber,concrete,steel structures with explanation in videos i will be very glad to join your private membership. only for residential building
Thanks for your content! Idea for future videos - general tips&tricks for modeling a 3D concrete structure in any FEM software (walls, beams, plates, beams) - boundary conditions, coupling beams, avoiding numerical errors, etc...
Hi Ivan, that is a great idea thanks for the suggestion.
Frilo for calculation and allplan for drawing. 😎👍
if I can give any advice that will help you for life is to dedicate time and create your own spreadsheets, in excel or on mtc, you can buy premade sheets but you won't know them and why they decided to use certain methods and leave out certain others, do your own and keep improving it and it will help you throughout your career.
Good list! Don’t forget about the FEM giants such as ansys or abaqus. Although they are not used much with practicing engineers, research and defense engineers rely greatly on them. Great video.
Hi Eric, I did talk about abaques but I cut it out during the edit. Throught that is was most structural engineer never get upto something so complicated
@@BrendanHasty please, we need to discuss. Thanks
Great video Brendan! Hoping to see Tribby3d on the list next year :)
Hi Tribby, hope you make it too. Thanks for watching.
Great content as always
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Thanks a lot. Great video
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Keep up it.
Thank you very much
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Greeting sir, can you tell us which Software Programs are being used in Australia now a days for analysis and design of structures like RCC, steel and Timber structures. Thanks
Brendan please explain edificus and edilus software they are amazing softwares in my opinion
Really interesting video!
Hi Nicholas, Thanks for the support.
at least here in New York, USA for buildings, it's moving towards Revit and RAM with Bluebeam being the documentation and pdf coordination/markups go-to.
Hi Peter, in Australia Revit Ram-Slabs Etabs-Stability and Bluebeam-sketches.
Same
Thank you so much 👍👍
Hi Kimmy your continued support is greatly appreciated
It's be great to hear more about how you've used python in structural engineering.
I do have a whole video on the python basics ua-cam.com/video/z0YbLUnAD9s/v-deo.html
One of the issues I have with programs, for example like SAP, is that they model the completed structure. With concrete structures, certain loads, particularly dead-loads are "locked in" at various stages of construction. Therefore, composite section properties may not apply to certain loads, for example, a heavy concrete wall sitting on a concrete slab the was cast earlier. This may result in minor stress inaccuracies in many cases but not all.
Hi Craig, agreed wished in place modelling can cause inaccurate stress distribution, and in most cases it will be small. You can create stagged models to over come this.
Ideally, the software you use should allow for staged construction. For bridges, this is pretty key. Otherwise you need multiple models, and sum the stresses.
Thank you very much for your wonderful work 🤩🤩🤩
Would it be possible to give us some tutorials on VBA with regards to structural analysis
Hi mudimbi, I am planning to do a video on using programming languages to leverage you structural designs it has been a while in the making tho.
Fantastic sir. Loved the video. MathCAD was mind blowing to me.😅 I was just thinking yesterday while doing rcc design, checking the calculation is so hard with excel…
Hi Sriraam you should try Mathjot it is similar to Mathcad but totally online, see Mathjot.com or just search on google
@@BrendanHasty thank u so much. 👍🏻
In India we use staad pro and etab only
nice explanation. God bless you coleague.
Hu Cae, thanks for the support.
@@BrendanHasty im structural engineer from Perú.
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Hello Brendan. In my opinion for the seismic structural analysis Opensees is the best software package. However, I know this software is not commonly used due to its absence of Graphic interface. I have used other softwares packages like those of the CSI company, midas civil and robot structural. Within these SWs my favorite is SAP2000.
Hi Juan, thanks for watching, I will need to check out Openseas
Opensees is too much for engineers in Australia considering the engineering level here is extremely low especially when it comes to earthquake analysis. It is like you are asking engineers here to use perform 3D that we did in Asia.
their is also react and karambea which req ph
Great video! Can you do resume reviews once a month where students can send resumes and you can review, give suggestions for them?
Hope it'll be useful for many people
Hi Karthik, that Is a great idea thanks for the suggestion, I am also going to Do one out tips for the interview.
In Australia which software is used for find entry level job as structural engineer student???
I gotta be honest Brendan, I use Spacegass plate elements for complex local analysis, I just can't get past the UI of strand 7 - hopefully the new update makes it better
Hi Oliver, I have used spacegas to do that too. I have to be honest too, i use spacegas to model the structure, then export it into strand7.
So what I am getting is that one must know basic hand calcs and concepts about structural properties before jumping into any software.
Hi Deepak, Correct you need to know what you think the answer will be before modelling as it will give you an idea of if the model is behaving correctly.
Great video.
I wonder what your insight about Staad.
Hi Jhim, thanks for the support. I haven't used Staad that much but it is like Spacegas, I have heard good things tho.
@@BrendanHasty thank you sir. This has been an inspiration for me.
Great content Brendan. As a follow up question however, with respect to some of the software mentioned, how much of the Finite Element Method does one need to know in structural engineering?
It depends on how complex your structures are. I use it on a weekly/monthly basis. but i would know people who wouldn't use it. It is important to know generally how FEA works, so if you using a programe like RamConcept you know what flaws it may have.
You should try Midas Gen for building.
I have been meaning to try it will need to check it out.
Sir, Have you heard of the software called TEKLA structures? ( Detailing software, mainly used for Steel structures).... Please let me know more about this professionally
Tekla is worth learning, as most of the fabricators use this .
I know sap2000 and Etabs, is it a wise choice to learn SAFe for slab and foundation design as all the three softwares are compatible with each other, rather than learning RAM concept for slab design, which is a Bentley software.
I have found that Safe isn't as user-friendly as ramconcept. Also, the cross linking isn't something that is to import in today age you can right api scripts that allow you to cross link.
I want to ask about sap and etabs. What version should i use because it costs so much and i’m just a student want to learn but don’t have that much money.
Hi Martin as a student you not need to focus on software, study more structural mechanics. you can learn the software when you are working.
I think u should create a group. It will help u improve your channel
Thanks for your suggestion, something I planned to do but too busy to do so at this stage.
Can I request a video on online degrees for structural engineering and their relevance in the industry? May be your take on that. Thanks!
Hi Avinash, it is hard to know if a online degree is good. But I can do a video on online courses that will help improve different aspects.
so there really isnt one SW package that does everything - instead there are many different packages that could be used depending on the design requirements and conditions. did i get that right? thanks for the interesting vid,
Hi Alian, there are packages that do moat things but typically I have found packages that are Jack of all trades but they are master of none. So programs focusing on one thing are typically better
I don’t want to mention the company but years ago they had a marketing brochure, and in it they said they have interoperability with SPACEGRASS. Haha good old auto spell I suppose.
We are engineers, you pay us for our maths not our spelling LOL
No Sketchup? :(
What do you think about Robot structural analysis (from Autodesk)?
Great video, thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi chambray, I haven't used robot extensively however I have typically found software companies that too many things don't spend enough time making everything good.
Can I know more about how python gonna be useful?+ thanks I learned a lot 🖤
Hi Abuelgasim, I have a basic video already ua-cam.com/video/z0YbLUnAD9s/v-deo.html
Can we use revit to do anaylsis of multi storey building structures and how do you see it
Thank you
Analysis?? Hell no
Hi construction, revit is a documation software, there are pugins that you can bolt onto the software but they are typically only to extract the geometry out of revit
There is analysis in cloud and if it's a simple design you can add your loadings, combinations, releases etc. and send it to cloud for analysis but the one software revit comes with as a standard package is robot structural analysis. Now you can in theory have everything but running the analysis in revit and use robot literally just to run the analysis and design. Detailed connections of almost any kind you can design in revit and or robot. I am saying almost, as i couldn't manage to create connections between curved beams. The question is also valid because regardless of whether you are in Oz, UK or US , the architects who funnel most of your work are using Revit or Archicad. So like it or not, revit is in your face. So naturally the common sense dictate to start with the software that works hand in hand with your collaborators. It frustrates me big time you can't do masonry design in robot but when most architects i work with are in revit, robot is the go to software with all its multitudes of shortfalls purely because of the collaboration aspect.
You must speak just a little bit slower, towards the end of the video it feels like you're rushing to catch your breath after every sentence. Other than that, great video. Thoughts on Tekla SD?
Hi Yann, thanks for watching, agree sometime I can start talking to quickly
@brendan hasty can u tell about tekla software and its future
Hi Abhishek, haven't used Tekla too much mainly due to it price. It is good for steel detailing.
@@BrendanHasty i just want to know future of this...is this going to increase its market or not.. and people who working in this software are not getting much salary why?
What is your assessment of ProtaStructure?
Hi Kweku, I havent used it, but has been told that is good. It hasnt been updated for australian standards.
Just use the Cype programmes...
I haven't tried them I will need to check them out.
Hii sir, can i know about sds/2 which deals with steel structures is it is available in australia🇦🇺🦘
Hi Harish, thanks for the support and suggestion.
Hii sir, thanks for ❤
Hii sir, I am a steel detailer. Is this Good for my future.. Love from 🇮🇳
Have you ever used MasterSeries?
I have never how is it?
Hello sir, i know my question will sound unrelated to the topic you are discussing but as you are from this field you know a lot of things. My question is which is the best University in Canada to do masters in structural engineering? On internet every University rating is good that's why I don't trust them, and also what do you think is it ok to do masters in structural engineering because i will invest alot and iam expecting it to return in 1-2 years.
Please reply sir
Hi Annent, typically you want to try for the top university in your area, some may have a good rating but in the end, may be hard to get that first position. after you get your foot in the door your university doesn’t matter. as for masters in Canada do you need this to work as an engineer, if not I would recommend starting to work you learn a lot on the job, you can go back and do your masters later when you work out what you want to focus on.
The University of Calgary traditionally has been one of the best universities in Canada for concrete design.
What is your opinion on Enercalc?
Hi Cameron, haven't used it I will look into it. what do you think about it?
@@BrendanHasty It's great for quick less complex models. I love it for its section properties section to get the properties of built-up members or adding to existing members for reinforcement, without having to do all the tedious geometric math by hand. Although there are some properties that it does not output and you still need to get those by hand.
Etabs, SAFE and Sap2000.
Thanks Bharat all CSI.
@@BrendanHasty All three were also integrated with Revit plugin. So far in our high rise projects (upto 350m) we are able to manage with ETABS and safe. For cold formed steel SAP2000 is working well, but need lot of upgrade for CFS. We are not into bridge projects btw.
Hello sir I am from indian.can you suggest me intership in software ..I am doing a MTech in structure right now. I choose topic in metro rail bridge analysis .. so please suggest me a job internship company .. 🙏 thanku
Hi Myway, I am not sure what companies you have aviabile in your area, but WSP is great.
Dont forget, 1 of the job scopes of a structural engineer is to break out of prison 🤣
Hi John, that is just a part of every job lol
He meant the series "Prison break"😅
Benefits (not benfits) - at multiple points of the video.
Hi Drew I agree, picked it up after posting. Spelling is one of my weakness. Thanks for the reminder will need to start handing out prizes
where i can find sap2000 plugin ?
From CSI for 10k plus dollars
It is a standalone software from CSI
@@BrendanHasty thanks for your reply, i mean plugin api for sap2000 software
Sir, can you give a software tutorial lesson of structural engineering such as etabs, sap2000 and staad once in a week.
Hi crimpyclamp you thinking some type of live stream?
This sounds interesting
GT Strudl
I will need to check it out.
nothing about, autocad, revit, sap2000....., just those softwares that paid you to advertise for them, good job, let be more honest next time.
I wised I got paid, and I did mention sap alongside strand7 also at the end on software every engineer must know I talked about Autocad revit, guess you did watch?
@@BrendanHasty offcours i watched, you mentioned them in seconds, and gave the whole attention to softwares that never heard about, we always watch and learn from you, so if you created linearity in the processes of the softwares that you recommend, it would have been better, but thank you for everything.
Hi AK thanks for the suggestion, agree it would have been better looking a software from a design workflow. I am in the process of a design workflow I can mentions then in context but the video is to more focused on the process then the programs
@@BrendanHasty thank you for the amazing work, we are learning slot from you.
@AK Projects A lot of the software is common to Australian design offices and some are only sold locally. that could be the reason why you may not have heard of them.
I doubt Brendan is getting any sponsorship as some of the software he mentions compete against each other in the same market. Its a great list! I personally use most of them myself.