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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.

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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.

Industries Served

Oil & gas
Petrochemicals
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Food & beverage
Water Resources
Power – Nuclear/non-Nuclear
Mining
Semi-conductor
Marine
Utilities
Infrastructure/AEC/BIM

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Benefits of GT STRUDL

Renowned Software:

Software internationally recognised by EPCs, Owner operators, and Notified Bodies.

Comprehensive Analysis and Design Capabilities:

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 design codes and standards worldwide.

User-Friendly Interface:

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.

Code Compliance and Standards:

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.

Advanced Modelling Features:

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 and Interoperability:

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 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.

Efficiency and Productivity:

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.

Enhanced Reporting and Documentation:

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.

Seismic and Wind Analysis:

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.

Reliable and Accurate Results:

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.

Scalability and Flexibility:

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.

Quality Assurance:

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.

Training and Support:

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.

Model your way: modern GUI, CAD, Wizards or Text input.
Corporate structural engineering problem solving strategies can be effectively implemented.
Linear and nonlinear static analysis.
Linear and nonlinear dynamic analysis.
High-performance static and dynamic analysis equation solvers.
64-bit application that utilizes multiple processing cores.
Steel frame design.
Reinforced concrete design.
Offshore structure environmental load generation and design.
Base plate modelling and analysis.
Multi-material beam and FEA analysis.
Offshore structural analysis and design.
Calculation of transfer forces per AISC.
User control of the iterative analysis/design process.
Database management of all model data and analysis results.
Bi-directional interface to Intergraph Smart™ 3D and CADWorx Plant Professional.
Integration with Hexagon CAESAR II to read pipe restraint loadings to design supporting structures.
CIS/2 analysis data interface.
Conformance to nuclear industry QA/QC standards and regulations.
Comprehensive documentation.

Building Structures using the Model Wizard	Creating Load Combinations	Modifying a Structural Model

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.	It is essential that structural engineers check if structures can withstand the loads and forces, they will be subject to, in addition to regulatory codes and compliance. They must do this via multiple combinations, which can be a challenge to create and track. But leveraging the alphanumeric naming of loads and then designing and propagating basic load combinations can make this task quicker and easier.	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	Integration between CADWorx, CAESAR II and GT STRUDL	Using GT Menu for Finite Element Analysis

Engineers must create reports documenting their work for many reasons, such as peer review, client handover or project archiving. In the past, this involved exporting results to spreadsheets and word documents, then spending considerable time formatting this data into a readable format. GT STRUDL’s report builder enables engineers to quickly and easily create custom reports that are fully formatted and easy to read. Instead of a bulk dump of data, it is filtered down to the information the engineer would need to include in their report. Even that information can be filtered only to include data on specific components or areas of a structure.	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.	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.
Structural Model Modifications using Data Sheets	Combining Beam Analysis and Finite Element Analysis	Integration with CADWorx Structure Professional

Learn how a datasheet can be used to manipulate the structural model including live feedback in the graphical region.	Many engineers are required to perform finite element plate analysis along with traditional simple stick line beam analysis to model structures such as a concrete beam supporting a slab or stiffeners supporting a steel plate. In this video, you will learn how easy it is to model a finite element model based on an existing stick line model in GT STRUDL.	Structural engineers should follow modern LEAN workflows that leverage interoperability. The most common reason for engineers not participating in these workflows is the quality of information transfer from the design department to engineering resulting in management hearing things like “it is faster for me to re-build the model myself than to clean up what comes from the CAD/design department.” Also, a challenge to LEAN workflows is how the structural engineering department passes information back to the designers. Design and engineering teams using GT STRUDL and CADWorx Structure can benefit from robust and well-thought-out interoperability, utilizing physical member definitions and both native input and industry-standard neutral files to not only have a usable analysis file from the design, but also allow the design department to review and approve or reject any suggested changes from the engineering department.