BIM Links - S-FRAME Software for Structural Engineers

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Links

TEKLA ^® Structures and S-FRAME ^® Integration

S-FRAME Software Inc. (formerly SOFTEK Services) has created a links between Tekla Structures 14-17 and S-FRAME Release 10. After creating the model in Tekla Structures including geometry, section and material properties, and loading conditions, Tekla Structures can generate the analysis model. This analysis model can be linked to S-FRAME. In S-FRAME (and then S-STEEL), the model is analyzed, designed, and optimized. The model is then updated in S-FRAME and S-STEEL and returned to Tekla Structures and the process may repeat itself. This is summarized below in a flow chart.

Complex models created in Tekla Structures with concrete slabs and wall panels can be automatically meshed and subsequently analyzed in S-FRAME. With S-FRAME’s powerful meshing tools, connectivity is ensured between slabs and wall panels.

More information on Tekla Structures can be found at:

www.tekla.com

Autodesk ^® Revit ^® Structure and S-FRAME ^® Integration

As an Autodesk Authorized Developer, S-FRAME Software Inc. (formerly SOFTEK Services) has created a bi-directional link between Revit Structure 2008|2009|2010|2011|2012 and S-FRAME Release 10 With this, Revit users can transfer model information between Revit and S-FRAME with minimal loss of data. After installing S-FRAME Release 10 on your computer with Revit already installed, under the Tools menu in Revit Structure click on External Tools and choose “S-FRAME10 two-way link”.

Here, you will be able to:

· export a Revit model to S-FRAME;

· make changes in S-FRAME and bring the model back into Revit;

· import an S-FRAME model into Revit;

· make changes in Revit and bring the model back into S-FRAME.

The following elements are transferred while exporting a model from Revit to S-FRAME (and vice-versa):

· steel beams, braces, columns, and frames;

· concrete beams and columns;

· concrete slabs and walls (auto meshing in S-FRAME ensures connectivity between slab and wall);

· isolated footings;

· local member orientation axis;

· physical members;

· rigid offsets / rigid links;

· point boundary conditions;

· member end releases;

· load cases and load combinations;

· material properties;

· custom shapes.

More information on Revit Structure, can be found at:

www.autodesk.com

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