Engineers build a building model, apply loads, and run analysis. The program checks members against design codes and produces reports. It links with Revit and other BIM tools.
It is a licensed product with a steep learning curve.
STAAD.Pro and Robot are alternatives. ETABS suits structural engineers designing buildings.
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Autodesk Revit
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Rhino
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Tekla Structures
BIM software for detailed steel and concrete structures