FEM Design | Structural Analysis and Design Software

FEM-Design helps engineers world wide to get full control over their structural analysis.

FEM-Design is an 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 what makes 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.

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.​

FEM-Design Applications

FEM-Design can be purchuased as one of a few applications that differer from each other by the scope of design and analysis possibilities.

Application	Scope of design and analysis
FEM-Design 3D Structure	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 is accounted for.
FEM-Design Frame	Three-dimensional frame and truss structures are easily modelled, analysed and designed i 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.
FEM-Design Steel Joint	Total of 51 solutions and 7 types (according to the Swedish Institute of Steel Construction). Use predefined solutions and design the connection using 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.
FEM-Design Plate	Concrete slabs or other two-dimensional transversely loaded structures can be analysed. Reinforced concrete is designed according to code, accounting for cracked section analysis, shrinkage and creep considering applied reinforcement. Required reinforcement is calculated for ultimate limit state, and applied reinforcement can be used for checking deflections and/or crack width.
FEM-Design Wall	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.

FEM-Design 18 is the newest version of StruSoft's structural analysis and design software

FEM-Design 18 includes significant changes into existing functionality, as well as considerable number of brand new features. 

 

FEM-Design 18 - Major features videos

Footfall analysis A 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 results Detailed results for RC shell calculations are now available in FEM-Design 18. → Read more...

Concealed bar Concealed 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 improvements FEM-Design 18 contains a significant number of changes and improvements in Punching concrete design. → Read more...

Construction stages - Phase II Determine 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 improvements Automatic calculation of beta buckling factors and other improvements are found in FEM-Design 18. → Read more...

All new features and improvement in FEM-Design 18 Learn about more than 40 other new features and enhancements in FEM-Design 18. → What's new in FEM-Design 18?

 

Trial license

Apply for a trial license using the form on the website, or contact one of our sales representative in order to receive a free trial version of FEM-Design 18.

 

FEM-Design modules

FEM-Design is a program that can be build-up of several different modules, based upon individual preferences and needs. The base of the program is 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.

Analysis Learn about the most exceptional features of the Analysis module in FEM-Design
Steel Design Learn about the most exceptional features of the Steel Design module in FEM-Design
Concrete Design Learn about the most exceptional features of the Concrete Design module in FEM-Design
Timber Design Learn about the most exceptional features of the Timber Design module in FEM-Design
Geotechnics Learn about the most exceptional features of the Geotechnical Design module in FEM-Design
Documentation Learn about the most exceptional features of the Documentation module in FEM-Design

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.

Revit link to FEM-Design Learn about the connection between Autodesk Revit and StruSoft FEM-Design.
Tekla link to FEM-Design Learn about the connection between Tekla and StruSoft FEM-Design.

Contact support

StruSoft digitally stores the information you submit (company name, name, email, etc.) in order to contact you and provide customer service. For more information read our Privacy Policy here.

Area	E-mail	Phone number
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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 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.

DATE	TITLE
Jan 17, 2019	FEM-Design 18 is released
Jan 16, 2019	FEM-Design WIKI - new knowledge center
Oct 26, 2018	Sweco har konstruktionsberegninger med i BIM-cirklen
Sep 10, 2018	FEM-Design 17.01.004 is released
Aug 06, 2018	New Tekla Tools are released
Jul 19, 2018	Labeled sections in FEM-Design
Jul 11, 2018	Automation can make robustness analysis more efficient
Jul 09, 2018	FEM-Design 17.01.003 is released
May 17, 2018	StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In 1.1.011 is released
May 13, 2018	Design cooperation between StruSoft and FP McCann optimizes design of insulated panels
May 07, 2018	FEM-Design 17.01 is released
May 02, 2018	StruSoft attending PRECAST2018 17th of May at the Silverstone Race Circuit
Feb 01, 2018	The FP McCann Group Advances into the 21st Century with StruSoft IMPACT and FEM-Design software
Jan 22, 2018	FEM-Design 17 is released