• Get your ETABS models into Grasshopper/Rhino with a single component

• Optionally get them modelled in 3D with Modeller

We take a look at a script to speed up Tension-Compression truss analysis.

• Get structural actions, deflections and reactions quickly

• See analysis in a compact form directly in the model

• Export a PDF of your analysis for your calculation package

Using auto structural model extraction and drawing scripts completely inside Revit with Rhino.Inside.Revit & Struc Scripts

Timber Designer - a script to design timber members straight from a model in real-time:

• Input is simple lines representing beams

• Loading is determined from layout. Beam design is calculated based on AS 1720.1:2010 using a selection of typical loading and timber grades.

• Design is tagged on each member

Draw 3D reinforced members quickly based on parametric inputs. 

• Create beams, columns, walls or slabs from simple lines with pre arranged layouts

• Main bars include top, bottom and side bars with optional cogs. Transverse bars include Ligs/Stirrups and bent bars.  

• Add additional loose bars such as L-bars, U-bars and Z-bars to any members

• Creates a Bending Bar Schedule as an output (export to spreadsheet)

A script to design composite steel beams straight from a model in real-time.

• Input is simple lines

• Loading will be determined from the layout and a composite beam reference design (based on code AS 2327:2017 and typical office loading) will be calculated

• Pre-camber and stud number will be tagged on each member

A quick demo showing some of the scripts that structural engineers and architects can use to work much faster than has been possible before. This includes: 

• auto framing and design

• wind loading

• reinforcement detailing

• structural modelling

We show how to generate a structural beam layout for any building shape with some scripts or web apps.

These will:

• Turn any floor outline into a framing model

• Design a layout is based on external and internal wall locations and logical spacing

• Allow control of max spans, directions and centres

Get a timber frame design and bracing check from an architectural CAD file. Get results over the web or through grasshopper.

What this tool does:

• Builds a framing model from your Architectural CAD file

• Designs all timber floor members

• Checks the buildings bracing design

Creating Structural models can take days or weeks but now the bulk of the setup can be done over the web in a few clicks. 

In this video we run through taking a school building from Architecture to Structural model via an online app. 

Discusses Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, ETABS, spacegass and more.

We demo new techniques for stripping haphazard and messy Architectural information and converting it to high quality structural models and drawings. 

This is a residential example using Structured Frame Crafter on ArchiCAD output. We also translate the output into Revit for structural drawings. 

Easily assign properties to simple lines to allow smart member modelling in Rhino and Grasshopper. 

• Assign properties such as section size, rotation and eccentricity to 3D members.

• Stream the model to Revit in real-time.

• Use CAD lines or parametric lines. 

• Create and edit a member schedule of sizes including optional prefix.

• Pre-loaded with Australian, UK, European and US sections (I sections, Channel sections and Hollow sections). See a Full list in the notes. 

Adaptive Components. These are objects which update themselves based on their surroundings. For structural objects, this means beams can automatically design themselves based on their adjacent framing. 

This can allow Architects to get a framing plan in seconds.

In this video we’ll show:

• Principals of the adaptive beam concept in timber

• An entire building in adaptive beams 

• Calculations for each member for the advanced script  

A script to automatically determine how wind load will distribute onto a buildings façade elements.

• Input is simple lines representing a building

• Apply wind load in 4 directions with output for each face

• Plug outputs straight in to analysis

• Override which members will carry façade load if required for complex geometry

We take a look at ways to streamline structural analysis in grasshopper with:

• Analysis Templates

• Drop downs for quick sizing

• Schedules and scales

• Auto titleblocks for output

A script to turn a text schedule into 3D modelled rebar in Revit with one click. Uses Rhino Inside Revit.

• Add reinforcement to beams, columns, walls or slabs from a text description of the reinforcement.

• Text description is from the 'Model' field in Revit (which can be part of your schedule).

• Add loose bars such as L-bars, U-bars and Z-bars to any members 

Our updated reinforced member detailing sketcher. Draw reinforced members quickly in 3D based on parametric inputs. 

• Add beams, columns, walls or slabs from simple lines

• Main bars include top, bottom and side bars with optional cogs. Transverse bars include Ligs/Stirrups and bent bars.  

• Add loose bars such as L-bars, U-bars and Z-bars to any members

• Save and restore a sketch

• Export rebar model to Revit 

An example of modern parametric workflow for structural engineering. From Archs to Structural model, calculations and drawings. Modern workflows can cut engineering time to a fraction of traditional methods allowing responsive collaboration with Architects and others. Uses Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Kiwi 3D and Rhino Inside Revit. 

Rhino 7 has been released! See a quick preview of new features with a focus on what will be useful for Engineers.

The biggest changes highlighted include Rhino.Inside.Revit, Clash Detection, Grasshopper Player, Quadmesh and SubD

This shows how we can produce engineering calculation sheets directly from a rhino model. This saves time because span, load width and beam properties are easy and quick to get. This could also be adapted to Revit. Do you think this is a useful workflow tool?

This structure is trying different bracing locations to stand as tall as possible given a wind and gravity load. 

It uses a genetic algorithm which in this case is Galapagos for grasshopper. The algorithm develops a gene pool of different bracing solutions and then chooses the most successful ones to pass onto the next generation. So in this way it's actually learning which bracing locations work the best over time and ending up with the best solution. 

A parametric steel detailing script with pre-loaded sections, column rotation, welded or end plate options and stiffeners. The script can also flick to an analysis mode for Finite Element Analysis results using Kiwi3!D.

Generating some interesting custom structural sections with the BESO algorithm. A look at how it works and how options and different inputs affect the shapes produced. We'll also go though some ways which might make this a practical and cost effective real world application. We hope this might give you some ideas when you're working with architects or clients on future projects. 

Structural Framescaper is a simple way to quickly creates structural models to test in a real-time physics environment. Framing spans and sizes are specified by the engineer and generated by script. This is an early prototype.

We show how wind loading can affect building shapes and automatically generate wind loading to code. Wind loading zones are translated into loads on members and the resulting structure is tested in a physics engine.

We look at some real-time effects of removing members in structures including a bridge and a building. Visualise effects of lateral stability bracing and consequences of placement in different areas. Convert existing structural analysis models into a physics environment easily.

It's great having a rapid way to get 3D reinforcement into Revit. Beams, piles, pile caps and walls can be drawn in real time to see how bars fit together and then this work can be re-used in Revit without needing a separate drafting effort. The reinforcement is in native standard Revit families so can be manipulated later as needed.

Check the impact of temporary loads on your structure quickly in real-time. Moving loads show live impacts. Great for plant or equipment, material storage. Convert your existing analysis or BIM model into a temp load analysis quickly.

Shows an easy way to produce 3D reinforcement including tricky detailing in Rhino or Revit with grasshopper. Engineers can produce quick details for site. Drawings and drafting models can be produced quickly. See how each bar interacts with others in real time to reduce clashes.

Demo showing some automatic structural sketching using parametric tools. Use these and many other details in Revit, Rhino or just PDF. Speed up the sketching and detailing process with this easy time saver. 

Demo of some automatic structural framing improvements. Parametric controlled framing plans fitting any floor plate. Export to analysis models or BIM. 

Flick between your structural framing options for clients or stakeholders with a real time model. Turn Architecture on or off to help visualise how your framing works. 

Structured Block Explorer allows you to see the detail in blocks without the distraction of the rest of the model getting in the way.

Demo of some structural animated visualisations that can be added to your next project. Show to clients or Architects. Includes DXF to ETABS to Revit conversions.