SCIA Engineer 2010.1 is a structural analysis software that offers extensive functionality for various structural elements and materials, supporting BIM and international codes. It includes advanced analysis options, a comprehensive finite element library, and interfaces for integration with other software. Additionally, it features virtual modeling, load generators, and automated presentation tools for efficient design and documentation.

1. Scia Engineer 2010.1
Supporting Structural BIM
Radim Blazek, Pavel Roun

2. Five Scia Engineer Pillars
COMPETENCE
INNOVATION
OPENNESS
QUALITY
SPEED
True Analysis quality testing experienced 64-bit solver, Scia Open
international Platform
Structure-2-Analysis ISO 9001 / 2001 development team, optimised drawing,
geometric- XML, IFC, DXF, etc.
AutoDesign expert team leaders, manipulation,
code-checks MS Excel® link
Active Document cooperation with
universities custom checks
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3. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
1D  2D  3D  4D
1D – linear structural elements
beams, columns
2D – flat structures
plates, walls, grids
3D – real structures in analysis model
buildings, vessels, towers, etc.
– general shapes in structural model
non-load-bearing elements, HVAT
4D – time dependent analysis
prestressed concrete structures
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4. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Multi-application
 Steel  Cellular beams (ArcelorMittal)
incl. cold formed
 Ribbed slabs
 Aluminium
 Masonry walls
 Timber
 Hollow core slabs
 Concrete
plain/reinforced/prestressed  Voided slabs
 Composite  Scaffolding
steel-concrete slabs/beams
 Pipeline systems
 Pile design, foundations
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5. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
International application
 Eurocodes (with NAs)
concrete, steel, aluminium, snow, wind, geotechnics,
connections, composite
 European national codes
DIN, ÖNORM, BS, BAEL, SIA, EAE, ČSN, STN
 American codes (IBC)
ANSI/AISC 360-05, AISI NAS 2007, ACI-318
 Indian standard
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6. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Extensive analysis options
 Static
linear, non-linear
 Dynamic
free vibration, harmonic/general dynamic load, seismic analysis
 Time dependent analysis
construction stages, TDA
 Stability
linear, non-linear
 Foundations
pad foundations, piles, soil-structure interaction
 Special
mobile load, pipeline systems, absences,
steel-concrete composite structures, sequential analysis
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7. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Advanced “hidden” FEM
 Work with real elements of the structure
beams, columns, slabs, wall, shells, etc.
 Automatic (background) generation of FE mesh
optional user-control for complex meshes
mesh refinement
 Extensive library of finite elements
compression / tension only, gaps, membranes,
orthotropic slabs, etc.
 Specials
semi-rigid hinges, press-only supports
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8. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Interfaces
 Round-Trip Engineering with Allplan,
 Tekla Structures©, Revit Structure©, ETABS© link
 IFC 2x3 (e.g. Archicad, Vektorworks)
 XML interface
 MS EXCEL© link
 SDNF, DStV interface
 VRML, DWG, DXF interface
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9. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
BIM
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10. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Virtual modelling
 Parametric modelling
 Templates
 User blocks, In-Blocks
 Both structural and analysis model integrated
in one project
 Free-form modelling
 Member recogniser, Structural2Analysis
 Clash Check
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11. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Load generators
 3D wind for closed buildings
 Wind & snow generators for halls
 Loading panels
 Mobile load
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12. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Presentation
 Picture gallery
modelpicture synchronisation
Results Input data
sample document sample document
 Paper-Space PDF export PDF export
 Export to DWG, DXF
3D PDF
 Active Document
documentmodel synchronisation
table-composer and style-manager
 Export
HTML, RTF, XLS, PDF (3D PDF)
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13. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Presentation
 Automated General Arrangement Drawings
user-defined sections,
generated drawings,
automatic dimensioning and labelling,
easy update,
library of predefined and user-defined styles
 Wizard for generation of drawings:
steel connections,
foundation plan
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14. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
Design
 Concrete:
Required reinforcement areas, practical reinforcement
Interaction diagram, crack control, bearing areas
Fire resistance, code dependent deflection
Punching shear
Prestress checks, hollow-core slabs, voided slabs
 Steel:
Strength, buckling, LTB, fire resistance
Cellular beams, cold-formed sections
Bolted and welded connections, expert system, drawings
 Aluminium
 Timber
 Steel-Concrete composites
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15. Scia Engineer
Extensive functionality
SnapCheck
 Detailed assessment of a member
 Stress distribution in individual sections
 Output to Document
Optimisation
 Local optimisation of a particular member
 Overall optimisation of the whole model
 ODA-based batch optimisation
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16. Scia Engineer
Practical application - all kind of structures in various sectors
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17. Contact
Thank you for your attention
Nemetschek Scia
Industrieweg 1007
3540 Herk-de-Stad
Belgium
E-Mail: info@scia-online.com
Internet: www.scia-online.com
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