An innovative solution tailored to match industry workflow
Overview
Cloud Based Engineering BIM Software
AEC | BOLT Building Design Suite is an integrated cloud-based all-in-one platform with parametric 3D modeling, 2D drafting, advanced finite element analysis, tributary analysis, code check, and design functionalities for structural engineers.
Eliminate re-modeling the same geometry on different platforms. Our system will communicate with your favorite tools, sending and receiving information, including FEA results.
Use our platform to design all structural members with stored analysis results from AECBOLT FEA engine, tributary analysis engine or other connected software.
Access detailed design reports for fast and transparent quality assessment. With our display engine's help, each design step is reported with appropriate code references clearly.
Generate construction documents with our 2D drafting engine, including rebar details and schedules that are fully customizable.
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Modelling Process
Unlock the power of AECBOLT Technology With Short Learning Curve
Incorporating a new piece of technology in your business can be challenging. AEC | BOLT team focuses on this challenge and develops applications that work seamlessly inside well-known applications. Use AEC | BOLT Autocad App to create your building models to take advantage of a user-friendly drawing environment. Our system will handle the communication with other software.
Overlay architectural drawings as a background and start creating the structural model.
Assign and lock architectural drawings to structural drawings. In case of a revision, merely change the background and investigate what is affected.
Work on 2D plans and observe the 3D cloud-based model created by our system in real-time.
Use the spreadsheets' power to observe your geometrical data and input numerical data such as mechanical properties or loading criteria.
All line types and layers are customizable. Create deliverable drawings while creating the structural model.
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Analysis Process
Tributary Analysis
Simple, yet a robust method to decide on preliminary sizing.
Analyze and create a tributary area for each structural member in AutoCAD environment.
Observe and verify created areas.
Track the total area supported by each structural member.
In case of point loads or line loads, review/modify load distribution factors.
Finite Element Analysis
Keep using your trusted finite element analysis software.
We will send the model information to your chosen software and bring back the results for further processing. Our current capabilities are:
Send the model information to CSI-SAFE software. Trigger the process with a button click from our system, and you will be directed to CSI-SAFE environment smoothly. All the required information is transferred already. Run the analysis.
Import your analysis results back to our system. Since we create the initial model, information mapping is not required. We will capture property changes if there are any. Store CSI-SAFE results for further processing.
Send the model information to CSI-ETABS software. Use AEC|BOLT ETABS APP in ETABS software and bring in the model you have already created. Review and alter software-specific parameters in ETABS environment. Analyze the building. We will capture the changes you have made and store the results in our system for further processing.
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Analysis Process
Finite Element Analysis In Your Browser
AEC|BOLT FEA 100% cloud-based, cross-platform, high performance, 3D finite element simulation software specifically designed for the structural engineering industry. It enables you to test, validate, and optimize your designs through Finite Element Analysis via a standard web browser.
Element Library
Spring Stiffness Element
(Linear/Nonlinear)
6x6 Stiffness Element
(Linear)
Line Element (Linear/Nonlinear)
(Elastic/Inelastic)
Surface Element
(Linear/Nonlinear)
Volume Element
Loading Capabilities
Nodal loads and Nodal Displacement
Loads
Element Loads
Temperature Loads (Uniform, Linear,
Nonlinear Gradient)
Prestressing Loads
Wind Loading
Supported Analysis Types
Linear/Nonlinear Static
Analysis
Pushover/Buckling Analysis
Influence Based Live Load
Analysis
Eigenvalue/Ritz/Response Spectrum
Analysis
Staged Construction Analysis
Linear/Nonlinear Time History
Analysis
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Structural Design Process
AECBOLT REINVENTS STUCTURAL DESIGN
AECBOLT Creates a True Structural Digital Twin of your Building And a Digital Replica of Building Design Codes on The Cloud
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Structural Design Process
Holistic Structural Design
In a typical design procedure, fully capturing structural behavior requires more than
one analytical model, such as global and local models. In current practice, analysis results are stored in multiple
software or model files. Often different models target different code requirements, and various
engineers and companies have their own preferences.
Instead, we store analysis results from
different finite element models and software. With our Building Design Suite, you can perform holistic structural design for
all members by using the stored analysis results from multiple sources of your choice.
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Structural Design Process
COLLABORATION PLATFORM FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
AEC|BOLT platform is built on a community-driven library concept capable of supporting a large community, and providing the toolset to encourage collaboration.
AEC|BOLT Library contains engineering definitions used by all AEC|BOLT apps and services, forming a full transparency layer between you and AEC|BOLT. Sign up now and experience BIM library in your browser.
Library Objects Developed To Check Structural Elements
Click on library object to see it in your browser.
Rectangular Column Code
Check
Circular Column Code Check
Arbitrary Column Code Check
Shear Wall Code Check
Punching Shear Code
Check
Gravity Beam Code Check
Spandrel Beam Code Check
Foundation Wall Code Check
Structural Integrity Bottom
Bar Check
Isolated Footing Code
Check
Library Objects Developed To Compute Key Parameters of a Building
Click on library object to see it in your browser.
Seismic Base
Shear
Wind Force Based On Analytical
Procedure
Live Load Reduction
FEM Template of Slab Per Story
FEM Template of Beam
Flexural Capacity
Calculation
Library Objects Developed For Detailing Purposes And Databases
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Shearwall Reinforcement
Detailing
Column Reinforcement Detailing
CRSI Catalog
Load Database
Load Combination Database
Material Database
Rebar Database
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Structural Design Process
Code Check
Innovative Solutions to Streamline Complex Project Delivery Process
Project Delivery
Create project deliverables directly from the model.
Innovative Solutions to Impress Your Clients
More to Discover
Expect more from your software
Collaboration
AEC|BOLT's unique database architecture facilitates collaboration within your engineering team, across departments and with vendors and clients.
Single “Master” Version & Built-In Version ControlKnowing which version of your work is the final one shouldn’t be a guessing game. All your changes are saved on the cloud as you work. You can even use revision history to see old versions of the project, sorted by date and who made the change
BIM Content On Your Computer, Tablet and Phone
Access your model from any device by providing your username and password.
Meeting/Presentation Mode
Access your model for presentation and discussion purposes.
A Glimpse Into the Future
Impress clients with the meeting/presentation mode and suitable hardware. View the model in Interactive Augmented Reality environment or with holograms.