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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FEM-Design Applications
FEM-Design can be purchased as one of a few applications that different from each other by the scope of design and analysis possibilities.
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FEM-Design 3D Structure
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Complete structural analysis and design of complex structures containing a combination of materials and element types, including shell elements, slabs, walls, bars, beams, and columns with arbitrary loads. Static-, dynamic- and seismic analysis can be performed as well as solving global stability problems. Buckling phenomena and concrete cracking are accounted for. |
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FEM-Design Frame
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Three-dimensional frame and truss structures are easily modeled, analyzed and designed in FEM-Design. Common structures can be generated along with loads in a few simple steps using the parametric input wizard. The section editor allows complex arbitrary section shapes (opened or closed) to be created for bars, beams, and columns. |
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FEM-Design Steel Joint
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Total of 51 solutions and 7 types (according to the Swedish Institute of Steel Construction). Use predefined solutions and design the connection using a bolt and/or welds. Define the load and steel sections in the stand-alone version, or get automatic import of the geometry and load combination results from FEM-Design 3D model. |
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FEM-Design Plate
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Concrete slabs or other two-dimensional transversely loaded structures can be analyzed. Reinforced concrete is designed according to code, accounting for cracked section analysis, shrinkage and creep considering applied reinforcement. Required reinforcement is calculated for the ultimate limit state, and applied reinforcement can be used for checking deflections and/or crack width. |
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FEM-Design Wall
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FEM-Design offers design solutions for plane stress problems, such as shear and load-bearing walls as well as for other kinds of structural elements such as webs of deep beams or steel plates. |
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FEM-Design 19 is the latest and newest version of StruSoft's structural analysis and design software
FEM-Design 19 includes significant changes into existing functionality, as well as a considerable number of brand new features.
To learn and try the new features and improvements in FEM-Design 19
Apply for a trial version of FEM-Design 19
FEM-Design 19 - Major features videos |
ImprovementsFEM-Design 19 contains a significant number of changes and improvements. → Read more... |
New featuresA detailed description on the new features in FEM-Design 19. → Read more... |
Parametric modelThe parametric model is an editor module, where the user can create a parameterized model and use it as a template. The templates later can be imported into the Structure module with customized settings. → Read more... |
CLT Panels (Cross-laminated timber)Analysis of laminated type shell structures is now available with a new mechanical model implemented into FEM-Design 19, based on the laminated shell theory. → Read more... |
Timber Bar Fire DesignFire design for timber bars is now available in FEM-Design 19. Timber bars can initially be protected from fire exposure by structural elements or fire protective claddings and it’s now possible to consider these effects in FEM-Design. → Read more... |
DocumentationIn FEM-Design 19, the Documentation module is improved a lot. New functionalities and objects are implemented to speed up the process of documenting the project. → Read more... |
APIFEM-Design has a new API functionality. The program is accessed by different XML files that can be generated from scratch, modified or used as a template. This can be done in many different ways and with many different programming languages. This makes the API functionality in FEM-Design very versatile. → Read more... |
All new features and improvement in FEM-Design 19
Learn more about all the new features and enhancements in FEM-Design 19. → What's new in FEM-Design 19?
Trial license
To learn and try the new features and improvements in FEM-Design 19 - Apply for a trial version of FEM-Design 19
Watch the full demonstration of the CLT - module in FEM-Design 19
Get familiar with the new CLT module and the theory behind it.
The FEM-Design CLT module is the most advanced engine for laminated timber panels
CLT is a new material in Eurocode 5 and is not covered thoroughly by the guidelines in the code. Following the basic rules of Eurocode plus geometry and material non-linearity with imperfections calculation, FEM-Design has developed a calculation engine for dealing with CLT buckling in any direction.
Verify your hand calculation with the detailed report
FEM-Design offers full transparency of the buckling verification in the detailed calculation report. A whole chapter is dedicated to the buckling, which makes it easy to follow the calculation by hand and check the intermediary factors in the verification process.
Buckling verification in any user-defined direction
In FEM-Design, you set the buckling length as for any other shell element. What makes the CLT module unique in FEM-Design is that the buckling length can be set in any direction and the verification can be made for any direction relative to the grain direction.
All new features and improvement in FEM-Design 19
Learn more about all the new features and enhancements in FEM-Design 19 → What's new in FEM-Design 19?
Read more about Cross-laminated-timber → Read more...
Trial license
To learn and try the CLT feature and the rest of the new features and improvements in our newly released FEM-Design 19 - Apply for a trial version of FEM-Design 19
FEM-Design modules
FEM-Design is a program that can be build up of several different modules, based on individual preferences and needs. The base of the program is the Analysis module, and the design modules can be added to the program one by one, anytime. Here you can find out more about each of the FEM-Design modules.
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Analysis
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Analysis module in FEM-Design |
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Dynamics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Dynamic 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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Concrete Design
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete 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 |
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Geotechnics
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnical Design module in FEM-Design |
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Documentation
Learn about the most exceptional features of the Documentation module in FEM-Design |
FEM-Design comes with an application programming interface (API) which 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.
For more information please visit the FEM-Design Wiki
FEM-Design can communicate with two of the most popular modelling programs: Autodesk Revit Structure and Tekla Structures. StruSoft developed a free StruXML Revit Add-In and Tekla StruXML Tools that make the data transfer possible. Find out more about them below.
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Revit link to FEM-Design
Learn about the connection between Autodesk Revit and StruSoft FEM-Design. |
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Tekla link to FEM-Design
Learn about the connection between Tekla and StruSoft FEM-Design. |
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.
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| 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 |
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-Desig here.
FEM-Design Wiki is the main source of knowledge about StruSoft FEM-Design software. Here you can find all kind of information that is relevant for FEM-Design users.
FEM-Design 18
FEM-Design 18 includes significant changes into existing functionality, as well as a considerable number of brand new features.
FEM-Design 18 - Major features videos |
Footfall analysisA new calculation method - Footfall analysis is implemented in FEM-Design 18. This calculation method allows for checking the structure's response for an excited vibration. → Read more... |
RC shell detailed resultsDetailed results for RC shell calculations are now available in FEM-Design 18. → Read more... |
Concealed barConcealed bar is a new RC design object that allows for designing certain parts of a shell as a bar. For example, a wall region over a door opening can be considered as a concealed beam. → Read more... |
Punching improvementsFEM-Design 18 contains a significant number of changes and improvements in Punching concrete design. → Read more... |
Construction stages - Phase IIDetermine the construction process effects on the displacement and internal force distribution of the finished structure with the new Construction stages feature in FEM-Design 18. → Read more... |
Buckling improvementsAutomatic calculation of beta buckling factors and other improvements are found in FEM-Design 18. → Read more... |
All new features and improvement in FEM-Design 18Learn about more than 40 other new features and enhancements in FEM-Design 18. → What's new in FEM-Design 18? |