There are many software available which are used in Civil Engineering. Due to the Technological Revolution, the number of software serving Civil Engineering needs are increasing manifold. So, to list out all these software will be an obtuse thing to do. Here is a list of SOFTWARE which are exorbitantly used by many Civil Engineers all around the world. Irrespective of the ranking, these best software are very much useful in Construction projects.
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1) AUTOCAD for Drafting
AUTOCAD is one of the basic software for drafting and documentation of the construction projects which is developed by Autodesk. One can notice this software usage in almost all structural design consultancies and firms especially in India. AUTOCAD 3D version is also available for 3D Modelling.
AUTODESK is leading the innovation of software which are disrupting the way we design and analyse. It is producing numberless software for Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing and Design.
CAD design, drafting, modelling, drawing, and engineering software.
2) STAAD PRO for
Design and Analysis
When it comes to designing and
analysis of a structure, Bentley System's STAAD PRO is one such software which
is opted by many professionals in construction field.
STAAD.Pro is the structural engineering professional’s
choice for steel, concrete, timber, aluminum, and cold-formed steel design of
virtually any structure including culverts, petrochemical plants, tunnels,
bridges, piles, and much more through its flexible modeling environment,
advanced features, and fluent data collaboration.
Design
Codes
AISC 360-10 Torsion design
Canadian Steel S16-09 design
including the current published amendments
Eurocode National Annexes.
Additional country options added to steel and concrete designs
New Colombian seismic loading
IS:456 enhanced beam design for
column effects.
Post
Processing
RAM Connection module. Updated to
utilize the current engine otherwise available as a standalone application.
Databases
Brazilian, updated and now including
published plate girder sections
Steel joist UPT published by SJI.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Design
and Analysis
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms
3) PRIMAVERA for
Construction Management
Primavera is a construction Planning
and Scheduling software. It is opted by almost greater than 70 percent of
all Planning and scheduling professionals. MS Office also offering similar
software by name MS
PROJECT.
Features:
Primavera offers best-in-class
solutions focused on the mission critical PPM requirements of key vertical
industries including engineering and construction, public sector, aerospace and
defense, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing and high tech, and IT and
services.
Primavera PPM products, together with
Oracle's project financials, human resources, supply chain management, product
lifecycle management, business intelligence, and infrastructure software are
expected to provide the first, comprehensive Enterprise Project Portfolio
Management solution. This solution is expected to help companies optimize
resources and the supply chain, reduce costs, manage changes, meet delivery
dates, and ultimately make better decisions, all by using real-time data.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Design
and Analysis
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms, Project planning and consultants.
Building Information Modelling can
be termed as one of the 21st century’s greatest innovation helping big
infrastructure projects. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an intelligent
3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction
(AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design,
construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.
Revit software is specifically built
for Building Information Modeling (BIM), empowering design and construction
professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a coordinated
and consistent model-based approach. It includes the functionality of all of
the Revit disciplines (architecture, MEP, and structure) in one unified
interface.
Parametric
modeling
Parametric components are the basis
for designing building components in Revit. Express design intent for
elementary parts as well as detailed assemblies.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Design
and Analysis
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms, Project planning and consultants.
5) ETABS for
Design and Analysis
ETABS is the ultimate integrated
software package for the structural analysis and design of buildings.
Incorporating 40 years of continuous research and development, this latest
ETABS offers unmatched 3D object based modeling and visualization tools, blazingly
fast linear and nonlinear analytical power, sophisticated and comprehensive
design capabilities for a wide-range of materials, and insightful graphic
displays, reports, and schematic drawings that allow users to quickly and
easily decipher and understand analysis and design results.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Design
and Analysis
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms
6) SAP 2000
SAP2000 is another software
available for design and analysis of structures. It is also used in many
structural firms. SAP2000 has a wide selection of templates for quickly
starting a new model. SAP2000 includes parametric templates for the following
types of structures: Simple Beams, 3D Trusses, 3D Frames, Storage Vessels,
Staircases, Dam Structures, and Pipes.
View and manipulate analytical and
physical models with great precision. Easily define custom views and developed
elevations to view and manipulate complex geometry with ease.
SAP2000 automatically create joints
at structural object intersections or internal joints when meshing structural
objects. Joint coordinates and information may be displayed on screen in the
model window or in tabular format.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Design
and Analysis
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms.
7) MS EXCEL
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft. It features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications. It has been a very widely applied spreadsheet for these platforms, especially since version 5 in 1993.It is widely used in Civil Engineering for Data collection, Surveys, Analysis and Design.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Variety
of recipients.
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms, Project planning and consultants, geo-tech
design, traffic planning and many other industrial uses.
8) MS Project
MS Project is another software
developed by Microsoft for Construction Management and Planning.
9) MATHCAD for Calculations
Mathcad is greatly useful in
mathematical calculations, distributions, flow analysis etc.
Mathcad by PTC®, the product
development company, is the industry standard software for engineering
calculations. It’s easy-to-use live mathematical notation, powerful
capabilities and open architecture allow engineers and organizations to
streamline critical design processes.
Mathcad presents calculations, text
and images in an understandable format, enabling knowledge capture, reuse and
design verification which results in improved product quality with faster
time-to-market.
Mathcad lets you solve, analyze,
document and share your calculations easily.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Calculations
·
Structural
Design Consultancies and firms, Project planning and consultants.
Also MATLAB is a programming language one can excel at for doing calculations.
10) ARCGIS for Surveying
ArcGIS is a software used in
Geographical Information System. It is helpful in creating Thematic Maps.
ArcGIS for Desktop is the key to realizing the advantage of location awareness.
Collect and manage data, create professional maps, perform traditional and
advanced spatial analysis, and solve real problems. Make a difference and add
tangible value for your organization, your community, and the world.
Usage
and Industry:
·
Surveying,
Transportation, mapping.
·
Traffic
studies, surveying and Mapping.
3DS Max is an animation software
which is used to generate visuals. It is modelling and rendering software which
is mainly used for interior design and visual graphics. This software is
developed by Autodesk.
Autodesk Maya is
another alternative for 3DS Max.
MX Road is a software developed by Bentley Systems which is used in Road
design. MXROAD combines 3D modelling technology with traditional workflows
to improve design quality.
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