Ideal for standard steel columns and braced frames.

Execute the loop: the software scans section catalogs to suggest lighter, more efficient steel profiles that satisfy utilization ratios under 100%. Reinforced Concrete Design Calculate required theoretical reinforcement areas ( ) for slabs and walls.

Advance Design utilizes an advanced multi-core solver that minimizes computation time, even for massive, complex models. 6. Post-Processing and Results Visualization

Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Graiter Advance Design:

I have designed this feature to bridge the gap between theoretical modeling and practical code compliance, which is the software's strongest selling point.

: Choose the appropriate regulatory load combination engine (e.g., EC0). User Interface Basics

The first step in analyzing and designing a structure is to create a model. In Graiter Advance Design, you can create a model using the following tools:

: Used for geometry creation and defining structural properties.

Select . Advance Design automatically calculates the self-weight of all modeled elements based on their geometry and material density.

Model soil-structure interaction by assigning subgrade reaction moduli ( ) to simulating soil springs beneath mats or footings. 4. Defining Load Cases and Combinations

Ultimate Graitec Advance Design Tutorial: From Setup to FEA Results

The Advance Design interface is designed for intuitive CAD-like behavior:

Go to File > Export to pass the optimized structural model, complete with concrete rebar schedules or updated steel profiles, back to Revit or Advance Steel via the GRAITEC BIM Connect plugin. Conclusion