FEM-Design helps engineers worldwide to get full control over their structural analysis.
FEM-Design is advanced modeling software for finite element analysis and design of load-bearing concrete, steel, timber, and foundation structures according to Eurocode with NA. The unique user-friendly working environment is based on the familiar CAD tools that make the model creation and structure editing simple and intuitive. The quick and easy nature of FEM-Design makes it ideal for all types of construction tasks from single element design to global stability analysis of large structures and makes it the best practical tool for structural engineers.
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Benefits of using FEM-Design
- The structural model is created easily in 3D with intuitive CAD-tools or imported from BIM-software.
- The finite element mesh is generated and optimized automatically.
- The Auto Design feature helps to choose the most efficient cross-section or reinforcement arrangement
- Resultant and connection forces in shell elements can be easily assessed.
- Results are shown in a variety of 3D-graphs, contour lines, color palettes or sections.
- Auto-updated project reports can be created from within the built-in FEM-Design documentation module.
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Bedding modulus calculation
Get total control over your surface supports. Simulate a more realistic response with variable stiffness distribution along the surface support or foundations. Calculate the bedding modulus automatically by defining a soil underneath.
RC bar fire design
In addition to steel and timber bar fire design, reinforced concrete bars can now be designed for fire in FEM-Design 20. For concrete bars, the approach of the standard is to verify that, at the end of the fire duration, the damaged bar still has enough load-bearing capacity, considering the reduction in the cross-section dimensions and material parameters.
Stiffness modifiers
Save time on your high-rise (and not only) structure calculations by replacing a time-consuming cracked-section analysis with direct stiffness matrix reductions. A so-called stiffness reduction factor has been implemented in FEM-Design 20, which therefore provides a more realistic rigidity distribution in linear calculations and faster results of displacement and internal force calculations.
Separate stiffness definition
You can now get different stiffnesses for different limit states, and customize the rigidity of supports, foundation elements, connections and other structural objects. Besides stiffnesses, the plastic limits can also be calculation-type-dependent.
Masonry Design
A completely new design module, Masonry Design, is implemented in FEM-Design 20. Brick material definition is available for Plane wall objects only and the effect of the mortar on design can be considered in 2 ways: masonry unit brick only or masonry brick + mortar.
The Masonry design calculation is carried out by Wall stripes. The stripe-division is performed automatically based on the stripe width parameter under the Configure masonry design menu. The Masonry Wall design results provide internal forces by stripe and utilization, with detailed result is available by walls.
Composite Column Design
In FEM-Design 20, composite columns can be checked according to the Eurocode so-called "Simplified method" from Eurocode 4 (EN 1994-1-1 6.7.3), where the cross-sections and reinforcement are designed based on theoretical interaction surface. To run a composite design, the column, should be modelled with one of the cross-sections in the Composite tab.
Parametric model
The Parametric Model tool has been improved in FEM-Design 20, and can now be used for building up parametric structural frame-, shell- or complex-systems. Quickly enter and modify typical structures with the Parametric model. Streamline your projects and workflow with the latest version of the Parametric model.
Time History Analysis
You now have 3 different methods to run the so-called linear time history analysis (LTHA) in FEM-Design 20. A completely new analysis type has been developed and you can calculate the dynamic load and response from forced vibrations or from ground acceleration. You can define ground acceleration functions of time in horizontal and vertical direction with the Ground acceleration command in the Loads tab.
You can perform a level spectra analysis by taking into account any equipment on any of the stories and calculate an average acceleration vector storey by storey. You can define specific force multiplier functions of time, by using the Excitation force command in the Loads tab, and by defining excitation force diagrams.
IFC
Model exchange has never been easier with the latest updates in IFC import. Use your 3D geometrical representations defined by architectural and structural modelers as input for analysis in FEM-Design.
FEM-Design can read IFC models and create native and editable FEM-Design analytical model elements from the following types of structural building elements: IfcColumn, IfcBeam, IfcSlab and IfcWall. Other IFC types of IFC Building Elements (for example IfcStair, IfcFooting, IfcCurtainWall, IfcPile), or IFC Distribution Elements (MEP equipment), or IFC Furnishing Elements can be displayed as reference elements only in the model space.
Adjust Analytical Mode
Save time on adjusting your analytical model for a correct calculation. Use the new tools to connect structural elements to each other or to a grid. The adjustment functions are available in the Structure tab under the Adjust analytical model command.
For each adjustment operation we need to select two groups of elements: The reference objects, called "master objects", to which we want to adjust analytical members, and the analytical members to be adjusted (called "objects to adjust" or target objects) Reference objects can be Storeys, Axes or analytical members.
New features
There are a lot useful new features implemented in FEM-Design 20. Have a look at this short video.
Feature improvements
FEM-Design just got a lot better with the latest version. Have a look at some of the improvements in version 20.
Upcoming webinars
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
FEM-Design is the most powerful FEM software for Concrete Design on the market. Design your beams, columns walls and slabs, and even your connections in FEM-Design according to Eurocode with several NA also included (Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Romanian, UK, Hungarian, Finish, Polish, Estonian and German).
The user can opt for which load combination should be calculated (Calc) and what type of analysis should be performed (non-linear elastic calculation (NLE), plastic analysis (PL), Non-linear soil (NLS), cracked-section analysis (Cr), second-order analysis (2nd), imperfection analysis (Im)).
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
EC3 steel design can both check and auto design your steel members.
Everything is presented like hand-calculations to make sure, that this is not a 'black box'.
National annexes handled are Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Rumanian, Swedish, and British. The Steel Design module handles bars and shells in ULS, SLS, and fire. It takes you through all Eurocode checks. Steel Design also has the 'clean' Eurocode without national annexes.
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
Fast auto design and check are available to find the most suitable timber bar cross-sections and panel types. Based on Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1:2004), load-duration classes can be taken into account in the Timber design. The load-duration classes are characterized by the effect of the constant load acting for a certain period of time in the life of the structure.
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
Analysis types in FEM-Design
Depending on the current FEM-Design module you can do different calculations: displacement, internal forces, stresses, stability, imperfections, stability analysis, eigenfrequencies, and/or seismic analysis. Some extra settings such as cracked-section analysis, non-linear behavior, etc. are also available for certain modules.
- Linear static analysis for all structure types
- Linear elastic and ideal plastic behavior of supports, edge connections, and trusses
- Static analysis according to second-order theory for spatial structures, global stability analysis-buckling shapes and critical loads for spatial structures
- Dynamic analysis-vibration shapes and eigen frequencies for all structure types
- Seismic calculation-response spectra method for 3D models
- Non-linear static analysis-supports resisting the only compression
- Cracking analysis-tracking of the cracking process
- 3D Solid Mohr-Coulomb soil interaction
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
There are 2 modules available for geotechnical calculations: Foundation Design and 3D Soil that can work together or individually.
- Foundation Design makes the EC7 code check of the foundation load carrying capacity.
- 3D Soil calculates the interaction between the soil properties and the structure.
| FEM-Design 3D Soil - model soil with finite 3D elements | Bedding Modulus calculation - design a realistic modelsupport environment |
1. Foundation Design
The Foundation Design Module is the perfect addition to your FEM-Design 3D Structure program if you want to add geotechnical checks directly to your documentation report.
Isolated and wall foundations
Automatic checks for:
- Soil bearing
- Soil sliding
- Settlement utilization
- Insulation check'
Beam foundations with concrete slab
You can define typical beam foundations under a concrete slab. There are 2 ways you can do this:
- You can have the concrete slab interact with the soil and transfer loads directly, or you can assume that the slab is only distributing the loads to the beams, which are the only ones that interact with the soil. In this example, we are analyzing the latter, where the beams are the ones that transfer the loads to the soil.
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2. 3D Soil
Building stresses are usually analyzed in detail, while the foundation is modelled with springs to simulate the underlying soil deformation. These springs - which are often assumed to have the same characteristics over the entire foundation, does not give a true picture of how the soil reacts to the loads.
Benefits of FEM-Design 3D Soil
- The deformation and settlement profile will be much more accurate and - which is more important - the internal forces of the superstructure will be also more realistic according to the soil structure interaction (e.g. it is more relevant when we would like to calculate the internal forces in a foundation slab).
- The nonlinear effects of the soil structure interaction can be followed with different nonlinear soil material models (e.g. Mohr-Coulomb plasticity) which give more accurate results.
- The different soil layers can be defined to create a 3-dimensional soil volume, which is analyzed simultaneously with the overlying structure.
- Models soil with 3D finite element and becomes a construction material like concrete, steel, wood or other materials. The analysis combines these materials in a single calculation. This gives a much more accurate view of soil deformation.
We have made a lot of verification examples to explain the results and how 3D Soil works. You can get it here: Verification examples
The user manual can be found here User Manual.
Watch 3D Soil new features on youtube
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
FEM-Design comes with an application programming interface (API) that can be used for parametric design and task automation. The API for FEM-Design is based on the extensible markup language (XML) and allows FEM-Design users to communicate and command FEM-Design.
FEM-Design geometry models and commands can be generated using any programming language capable of creating and modifying XML files. Furthermore, we provide ready to use toolboxes for Dynamo and Grasshopper. These toolboxes are released as open-source to allow our users to modify them as they please.
For more information please visit the → FEM-Design Wiki
We are committed to adding new features corresponding to your needs. Please send any
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Apply for a trial version of FEM-Design 20 today!
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
Contents
1. StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In
StruSoft offers a free tool that enables direct communication between FEM-Design and Autodesk Revit Structure. StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In enables two-directional communication between Revit and FEM-Design. It is powerful, but at the same time easy to use, a tool that transfers the analytical model along with its properties between the two programs.
Characteristics
The transfer of structural elements from Revit to FEM-Design is done by exporting an analytical model of an instance of an element along with its properties. If a structural element in Revit does not have an analytical model enabled, it can not be exported to FEM-Design.
Key features
- Model check tools
- Simple and straight-forward export/import procedure
- Manual and automatic mapping of materials and sections
- System of warning messages in case of errors
- A full overview of exported elements in the export/import report
- Constant development based on user wishes
Transferred data
The following elements and properties can be exported/imported from/to Revit using the StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In (for a full description of export/import specification please check the User Manual):
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2. Tekla Tools
StruSoft offers a set of free tools that enable direct communication between FEM-Design and Tekla Structures. The two independent tools exchange data through an external file in xml format, called struxml. Both tools can be found in Download tab.
⤷ Tekla StruXML Export
Tekla StruXML Export tool enables direct communication between Tekla and FEM-Design. The direct data transfer is solely based on Tekla Analysis Model export. The exact geometry of the selected analysis model can be exported to an external file in xml format (struxml), which can be opened in FEM-Design. The proper sections and materials are assigned to struxml objects in the mapping process performed in the tool.
Characteristics:
- Export selected Tekla Structure analysis model to FEM-Design.
- The .struxml file will include the defined material and profile mapping.
- List of transferred data: geometry of the analytical model, mapped cross-section of linear members, mapped material, releases of linear members, rigid links, grids system.
⤷ Tekla StruXML Import
Tekla StruXML Import tool enables direct communication between FEM-Design and Tekla. The direct data transfer is based on the conversion of FEM-Design analysis model transfer into Tekla native objects. The proper sections and materials are assigned to Tekla native objects in the mapping process performed in the tool.
Characteristics:
- Import FEM-Design model to create a new Tekla Structures model.
- Update Tekla Structures model with changes made in FEM-Design model after the initial import.
- One can import/update: selected element(s), group of elements (e.g. all beams, columns, etc.), all elements.
- List of transferred data: geometry of FEM-Design analysis model, a mapped cross-section of linear members, the thickness of plane walls and plane plates, mapped material, analytical element ID of an object.
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
We have collected our webinars on a platform called GoToStage. All you have to do is sign up for free and get acess to our past webinars here . You can find Tips and tricks, introductions to our modules, case studies and much more.
Contact support
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Individual support or training
StruSoft offers a number of custom services that can be arranged individually. These are:
- assistance with project and advise regarding FEM-Design modeling,
- individual training based upon customer requested topic.
FEM-Design Documents
All FEM-Design manuals are stored in FEM-Design WIKI.
Learning videos
All learning videos can be found on StruSoft Offical YouTube channel.
| Playlist | Link |
| FEM-Design 19 - New features | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design 18 - New features | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design 17 - New features | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design - How to...? | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design - Webinars | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design - Basic course | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design - Steel Joint | ▷ Play |
| FEM-Design - 3D Soil | ▷ Play |
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |
How to get FEM-Design?
We aim to make downloading and installation of FEM-Design as easy and fast, as possible, no matter if you are already a customer, a student, or someone interested in testing our program. Check the instructions below for the guidlines.
FEM-Design commercial version
All StruSoft programs can be downloaded through the StruSoft Installer. Using this program, you can can handle all you installation files (including previous version of the program), updates and licenses. If you are a customer with a license that is already setup in the StruSoft Installer, you can also find the latest version of the program from FEM-Design Download Center.
- ⭳ Download StruSoft Installer
- ▷ Watch installation and license activation guide
- Guide to StruSoft license system
FEM-Design free Trial version
Go to → Get Started now and apply for a free trial version. It is fast, free and you will be provided with all the help regarding installation, licensing and using the program.
FEM-Design free Educational version
Go to → Get Started now and apply for a free educational version. It is fast, free and you will be provided with all the help regarding installation.
System requirements
Check the minimal and recommended system configurations when using FEM-Design here.
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Calculation Engine
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Calculation Engine in FEM-Design |
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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnics Module in FEM-Design |
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Steel Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design Module in FEM-Design |
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Timber Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design Module in FEM-Design |