ProSteel
Steel design and steel fabrication software
Create and modify structural steel objects accurately
ProSteel provides you with an array of easy-to-master capabilities to create and modify structural steel objects. Parametric connections and behaviors allow more complicated steel assemblies to be developed quickly and accurately. The template and style features enhance your productivity while you share and maintain standards. The large selection of modification features allow you to manage and maintain changes to elements while the provided view and classification capabilities allow you to change the way the model is displayed. Another powerful part of ProSteel is a mature API/SDK allowing you to write your own custom applications, which can range from simple to very complex based on your specific needs.
Increase efficiency and minimize errors in your steel design
A variety of 2D documents can be automatically generated from the 3D model. This increases efficiency and minimizes errors through a streamlined process to generate such documents. All drawings and bills of material are directly linked to the 3D model to maintain their fidelity and accuracy. Documents are created through integrated user-customizable rules, such as the powerful form generator for bills of material and the detail style wizard for all types of 2D drawing. Data duplication is eliminated by being able to share structural data across the entire project team by integrating seamlessly with other facets of the engineering design chain. This helps project teams streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and maximize productivity. You can easily exchange the structural model with the structural analysis and design software application and share accurate and up-to-date 3D structural models with the entire project team. ProSteel integrates with other Bentley products, as well as the most common third-party structural products.
Develop steel designs using international standards
Extend the reach of your business practice and take advantage of global design opportunities by using a wide range of international standards and specifications in our design products. Use a vast array of international section profile databases, which are included at no extra charge, and take advantage of global design opportunities around the world.
“Introducing new Bentley products in the design of infrastructure objects for oil and gas fields represents a complete solution for all of the design stages, as well as for the construction and operation of industrial facilities. The solutions are based on a single data model that provides interoperability of applications through a common pool of information.”
Technical Capabilities
Industry Leading Structural Steel Modeling
- Over 300 national and international shape tables and any number of user definable shapes
- Standard parametric connections are included and easily modified. Connections include: end plate, base plate, web angle, shear plate, splice joint, haunch, stiffener, purlin connection, and more
- Element modification capabilities such as drill holes, bolts, notches, polycuts, and diagonal cuts
- Structural parametric objects for quick modeling, including: staircase towers, handrails, ladders, bracing, portal frames, wall claddings, purlin systems, truss/lattice girders, platforms round and rectangular, and walkways
- Templates and styles – Recorded settings for sharing and maintaining standards in all the dialog boxes
- Provides intuitive capabilities for plate construction that are applied to many industries, including mining
World-class Steel Documentation
- Quickly extract fabrication, erection, and general arrangement drawings
- Automatically update drawings based on changes to the 3D model
- Customize drawing output based on user-defined detail styles and preferences
- Generate parts lists and bills of material (BOM) in single or batch process
Interoperability
- Provides integrated capabilities, minimizes duplication between various software platforms and easily investigate alternative designs.
- Easily collaborate with other disciplines by sharing and referencing project information
- Output in many file formats such as IFC, ISM, iModels, and 3D PDF
- Integrate with Bentley and third-party software: STAAD, RAM, SDNF 2/SDNF 3, CIS/2 (CIMSTEEL), SCIA ESA-PT, Dlubal RSTAB, KISS, DSTV-NC, and DSTV-PPS
- Detail output to CNC machines automates the steel fabrication process
- Interfaces to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Integrate Modeling and Documentation Workflows
- Support for ProjectWise Managed Workspaces
- Share personal files including iModels and 3D PDFs directly from your desktop
- Review project details and status, and gain visibility into project performance
- Access personalized learning, communities, and project information
- Coordinate work and share information with real-time project visibility
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