04-27-2013, 08:25 AM
I use SCIA Engineer as my main analysis software (mainly bridge design), I have used others but like scia the most ( it’s one of the standard programs to use in the Benelux )
Some remarks:
-The user interface is easier on the eye then other programs (personal choice of course).
-Calculations are very fast for linear combination of loads, non-linear combination calculations take the same time as other programs I have seen.
-I have yet to see a FE structural analysis program that makes correct reinforcement drawings, these might be okay for a picture in a paper or something but not for a execution plan. There are better tools for that.
-Like any FE structural software you have to know what the correct input is... So it takes time to learn although it is a normal learning curve.
I would recommend the use.
Some remarks:
-The user interface is easier on the eye then other programs (personal choice of course).
-Calculations are very fast for linear combination of loads, non-linear combination calculations take the same time as other programs I have seen.
-I have yet to see a FE structural analysis program that makes correct reinforcement drawings, these might be okay for a picture in a paper or something but not for a execution plan. There are better tools for that.
-Like any FE structural software you have to know what the correct input is... So it takes time to learn although it is a normal learning curve.
I would recommend the use.