Key Features and Benefits of Tekla Structural Designer
One product, one interface: Tekla Structural Designer eliminates the need to use separate software for modeling, loading, analysis, design, detailing, and documentation. You can work with one consistent model throughout the entire project lifecycle, saving time and reducing errors.
Any material, any structure: Tekla Structural Designer supports a wide range of structural materials, including steel, concrete, timber, composite, and cold-formed steel. You can also design complex structures such as bridges, stadiums, high-rise buildings, industrial plants, and more.
Automated design and optimization: Tekla Structural Designer automates the design and optimization of structural elements and systems, based on your chosen design codes and criteria. You can easily compare different design scenarios and find the most economical solution.
Seamless integration: Tekla Structural Designer integrates seamlessly with other Tekla software products, such as Tekla Structures and Tekla Tedds. You can also import and export models from other BIM software, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
Powerful analysis and reporting: Tekla Structural Designer provides comprehensive analysis capabilities, such as linear and nonlinear static analysis, dynamic analysis, seismic analysis, wind load generation, foundation design, and more. You can also generate detailed reports and documentation for your designs.
How to Get a Free Trial of Tekla Structural Designer
If you are interested in trying out Tekla Structural Designer for yourself, you can download a full free trial from the Tekla website. The trial is valid for 45 days and includes all the features and functionality of the software.
To get started with the trial, you need to follow these steps:
Download and run the Structural Design installer which will guide you through the process of installing Tekla Structural Designer.
Register and activate your account using the link in the Trimble Identity email in your inbox. If you already have a Trimble Identity, you can skip this step.
Sign in to your Tekla Online Profile using your Trimble Identity. Start your Trial via the Activate licenses tab.
Learn to use the software with the help of free eLearning courses available on the Tekla website.
You can also watch a 16-minute demo video on how Model Sharing works in practice with Tekla Structural Designer. You will learn how people from different locations can work with Model Sharing at the same time, but their work never collides.
We hope this article has given you a brief overview of what Tekla Structural Designer can do for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us. We would love to hear from you!
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