GT STRUDL®
GT STRUDL is a powerful structural engineering software with comprehensive analysis and design capabilities. It supports international codes and integrates with other tools, enhancing productivity and ensuring code compliance for engineering teams.
What is GT STRUDL®
GT STRUDL is a powerful structural engineering solution that provides comprehensive analysis, design, and modelling capabilities for a wide range of structures. Widely used by civil, structural, and mechanical engineers to analyse and design buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures.
GT STRUDL is structural engineering software offering a complete design solution, including 3D CAD modelling and 64-bit high-performance computation solvers into all versions. GT STRUDL includes all the tools necessary to analyse a broad range of structural engineering and finite element analysis problems, including linear and nonlinear static and dynamic analysis, and can do so accurately in a fraction of the time of most other structural design software.
Overview
Why use GT STRUDL?
GT STRUDL is one of the world’s most widely used, fully integrated, and adaptable structural analysis solutions, having a proven record of accomplishment in a variety of application areas, such as nuclear and conventional power generation, onshore and offshore facilities, marine, civil engineering, and infrastructure. The solution offers engineers the accurate and complete technical data they need for cost-effective and efficient structural engineering and design decision-making, whilst enabling them to create and implement efficient and accurate strategies to solve complex structural engineering problems.
Who uses GT STRUDL?
Structural and mechanical engineers use GT STRUDL to check the safety of the structural and FEA design models representing structures found in industrial processing and manufacturing facilities, and civil engineering infrastructure projects.
Benefits of GT STRUDL®
- Software internationally recognised by EPCs, Owner operators, and Notified Bodies.
- Linear and Nonlinear Analysis: GT STRUDL offers robust linear and nonlinear analysis capabilities, allowing engineers to accurately simulate
real-world behaviour under various load conditions.
- Static and Dynamic Analysis: The software supports static and dynamic analysis, enabling engineers to evaluate structures under various conditions, including wind, seismic, and vibration loads.
- Steel and Concrete Design: GT STRUDL provides advanced design capabilities for both steel and concrete structures, supporting various designcodes and standards worldwide.
- Data Input: Variety of model creation methods caters for users of varying experience and data input preference enabling them to use the software exactly as they want or need to and enabling most structural design and analysis tasks to be performed in a single solution.
- International Standards: Includes globally recognised design codes supporting execution of projects worldwide. GT STRUDL supports numerous international codes and standards, ensuring compliance with regional regulations. This includes AISC, ACI, Eurocode, CSA, and more.
- Design Code Checks: The software performs design code checks, reducing the likelihood of human error and ensuring that designs meet necessary safety and compliance requirements.
- 3D Modelling: GT STRUDL allows for the creation of detailed 3D models of complex structures, providing a clear visual representation that aids in understanding and communication. Support for Complex Geometries: The software can handle complex geometries and large-scale models, making it suitable for a wide range of structural engineering applications.
- Integration with CAD Tools: GT STRUDL CAD Modeller integrates seamlessly with CAD tools such as AutoCAD and BricsCAD, allowing for smooth data exchange and workflow efficiency. GT STRUDL is natively interoperable with CAESAR II[MP1] and CADWorx Structure Professional.
- Interoperability with Other Software: The software supports interoperability with other industry-standard applications, ensuring that data can be easily shared and utilized across different platforms. Interoperable workflows help reduce engineering man hours per project and reduce risk of errors and costly iteration time between structural design and stress analysis disciplines. GT STRUDL is interoperable with third-party solutions through CIS/2 and GTI files, reducing duplication of effort, saving time, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Automated Processes: GT STRUDL automates many of the repetitive tasks associated with structural analysis and design, freeing engineers to focus on more critical aspects of their projects.
- Optimization Tools: The software includes optimization tools that help engineers achieve the best possible design solutions, balancing performance, cost, and safety. Fast analysis is possible due to high-performance solvers, which make optimal use of available hardware resources.
- Customizable Reports: GT STRUDL generates detailed reports that can be customized to meet the specific needs of a project or client. This includes summaries, detailed analysis results, and compliance documentation.
- Clear Documentation: The software provides clear documentation of the analysis and design process, making it easier to track design decisions and changes over time. Produces detailed reports and drawings, supporting peer reviews, final design approvals, and which support the efficient and safe execution of steel erection activities.
- Advanced Seismic Analysis: GT STRUDL offers advanced seismic analysis capabilities, allowing engineers to evaluate structural performance under earthquake conditions and design for resilience.
- Wind Load Analysis: The software includes tools for analysing wind loads on structures, ensuring that designs can withstand wind forces and meet relevant standards.
- Proven Accuracy: GT STRUDL is known for its accuracy and reliability, with a long history of use in critical engineering projects worldwide. Engineers can trust the results produced by the software to make informed design decisions.
- Validation and Verification: The software undergoes rigorous validation and verification processes, ensuring that it delivers precise and dependable results. Trusted by the global engineering community due to extensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control performed each release to verify and validate analysis results.
- Scalable Solutions: GT STRUDL is suitable for projects of all sizes, from small-scale structures to large and complex infrastructure projects.
- Flexible Licensing: Depending on whether you are working on onshore or offshore projects, the software offers flexible licensing options, allowing organizations to choose the best solution for their needs and scale as their projects grow.
- Full compliance with applicable provisions of the U.S. NRC’s 10CFR21 and 10CFR50 Appendix B regulations.
- Procedures conform to the ASME NQA 1- 2008, including the 2009 Addenda Subpart 2.7 (NQA-1a-2009).
- ASME: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components, Div. 1-Subsection NF.
- Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/AISC N690).
- Popular steel design codes (e.g. AISC: 16th, 15th, 14th, 13th, 9th, N690, 341 and older editions, methods, and seismic provisions. New thoroughly QA’d AISC 16th Ed. Steel section database).
- ASCE: ASCE 52 Guide for Design of Steel Transmission Towers and ASCE/SEI 48-05 Steel Pole Structures.
- Base and embed plate modelling and analysis using Finite Element Analysis Method.
- Comprehensive Training Programs: Hexagon provides extensive training resources, including courses, webinars, and documentation, to help users become proficient in using GT STRUDL effectively. Free eLearning available via Hexagon University.
- Technical Support: Users having active software maintenance can access technical support services, ensuring they can resolve any issues or questions quickly and efficiently.
GT STRUDL is a versatile and powerful structural engineering software solution that offers a wide range of benefits to engineers working on diverse projects. Its comprehensive analysis and design capabilities, support for international codes and standards, and integration with other tools making it an invaluable tool for any engineering team.
By using GT STRUDL, engineers can enhance their productivity, ensure code compliance, and deliver safe and efficient designs for their clients.
Capabilities | |
|---|---|
Model your way: modern GUI, CAD, Wizards or Text input | Multi-material beam and FEA analysis |
Corporate structural engineering problem solving strategies can be effectively implemented | Offshore structural analysis and design |
Linear and nonlinear static analysis | Calculation of transfer forces per AISC |
Linear and nonlinear dynamic analysis | User control of the iterative analysis/design process |
High-performance static and dynamic analysis equation solvers | Database management of all model data and analysis results |
64-bit application that utilizes multiple processing cores | Bi-directional interface to Hexagon Smart™ 3D and CADWorx Plant Professional |
Steel frame design | Integration with Hexagon CAESAR II to read pipe restraint loadings to design supporting structures |
Reinforced concrete design | CIS/2 analysis data interface |
Offshore structure environmental load generation and design | Conformance to nuclear industry QA/QC standards and regulations |
Base plate modelling and analysis | Comprehensive documentation |
Key Features
Creating Load Combinations
Often on the project critical path, the analysis of piping systems needs to be
performed quickly but with certainty. CAESAR II provides various features to
help analysts develop nodal models quickly and accurately, helping to keep
project schedules on-track.
Modifying a Structural Model
Learn the possibilities for manipulation of a structural model in GT STRUDL. In addition to selecting members, know how to create a copy in the graphics and via the listing.
Report Builder
Engineers need to create reports to document their work for various purposes. GT STRUDL’s report builder allows engineers to efficiently create custom reports that are fully formatted and easy to read, filtering data to include only necessary information.
Integration between CADWorx, CAESAR II and GT STRUDL
For structural engineers working on heavy industrial projects, piping loads are one of the most onerous loads to deal with. Historically, workflows have been for the pipe stress department to create load tables or print stress isometrics and manually notate loads, which are then passed to the structural department
Using GT Menu for Finite Element Analysis
Learn how to create simple construction lines and points to create boundaries and mesh automatically to generate the finite element analysis model, including adding internal boundaries for holes.
Building Structures using the Model Wizard
Learn how to create a feasibility study, leveraging the model wizard tool to quickly create common structures using a parametric methodology. This results in the
creation of a completely defined model ready for analysis and design.
Help & Assistance
Unmatched Support
Troubleshoot your GT STRUDL issues with ease with our dedicated support team and plethora of support documents. Our team provides effective solutions based on extensive product usage and industry expertise.
Expert Training
Empower your team with Hexagon University, which contains our expert training programs as well as tips and tricks for improving your workflows across Hexagon products. Check out live webinars, detailed tutorials and personalized training sessions, ensuring your team is proficient and confident in using GT STRUDL to its full potential.
GT STRUDL Quality Assurance Program
What is the GT STRUDL Quality Assurance Program?
When GT STRUDL is used in/on projects related to the Nuclear Industry, US and International customers should be aware of Hexagon’s GT STRUDL QA and Reporting Annual Service.
The GT STRUDL Quality Assurance Program is based on written procedures, ASME NQA-1-2000, NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) 10CFR21, and NRC 10CFR 50 Appendix B. The program includes the Verification Manual, associated test problems and solutions, three (3) day error notification, and customer audits. GT STRUDL Quality Assurance and Reporting Annual Service is an additional yearly service (subscription) fee, which satisfies the requirements of US 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B (QA Reporting).
Requirements include:
1. A customer point of contact to serve as the designated compliance officer for the customer site.
2. The customer signs our Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This service is optional, but encouraged, for International users of GT STRUDL. GT STRUDL is being developed under an NQA Quality Assurance Program and is therefore compliant with ASME NQA-1 standard along with 10 CFR Part 21 (U.S. NRC reporting) and US 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B (QA Reporting).
The GT STRUDL QA and Reporting Service complements this development by providing, but not limited to these additional service enhancements:
a. 10 CFR Part 21 (U.S. NRC reporting) and US 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B (QA Reporting)
b. Audit of development Records (On site in Norcross Location Only; Propriety Calculations will not be distributed, copied, or other forms of reproduction will not be permitted).
3. Verification & Validation package complete with benchmark examples, test examples, & release guide.
4. Enhanced technical support (from our Norcross office) with current maintenance.
Supplied in conjunction with the QA program, is a DVD containing the Input and Output files for the verification of the requested version of GT STRUDL. Additionally, it contains the four(4) volume set of Verification Manuals for the requested version in PDF format.