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Structural analysis of steel, concrete & timber<\/p>

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3D FEM software<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Diamonds is BuildSoft’s flagship 3D finite element analysis (FEA) software for structural engineers, used to model, calculate, and design steel, concrete, and timber structures according to Eurocode, AISC, and ACI. It combines a short learning curve with the depth needed for advanced analysis, fire resistance, seismic design, dynamics, so both new and experienced engineers can go from a 3D model to a checked, optimized design without switching tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On executing the Eurocode or AISC steel resistance and buckling verifications, the appropriate cross-section classification is taken into account. Buckling lengths and lateral torsional buckling supports are specified in no time or automatically calculated. Based on these checks Diamonds performs a cross-section optimization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamonds calculates the optimal reinforcement solution according to Eurocode and ACI. This serves as a starting point for a practical reinforcement definition. You can then calculate cracked deflections and crack widths for bar and plate elements or verify punching for plates and footings. For beams, complete reinforcement drawings can be generated with ConCrete Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamonds calculates the deflection with creep effects, based on the service class. On executing the Eurocode timber verifications, buckling lengths and lateral torsional buckling supports are taken into account. These can be user-assigned or automatically calculated. Based on these unity check verifications Diamonds calculates the most optimal cross-sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the appropriate nodes in the 3D analysis model, and Diamonds will automatically create the connection model and complete it with the relevant load data in PowerConnect<\/a>. Once the connection is designed and optimized, you automatically return to Diamonds with a connection design resistance and stiffness diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*Supported Eurocode Annexes: BE, BA, DK, ES, FR, GB, HR, LT, LU, ME, NL, NO, PL, RO, RS<\/em>. Click here for a full overview of supported codes.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fast and easy structural analysis with Diamonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In spite of its power and completeness, Diamonds is easy to use thanks to its intuitive user interface. The graphic input does not only mean an enormous save of time, but you also lower the risk of making mistakes, thanks to the permanent visual control over the model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your learning curve is short – guaranteed, in no time you are up and running with Diamonds. You will soon be assessing the impact of specific design changes on structural behaviour and use the available analysis results to optimize the economy of your designs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diamonds\u2019 analysis engine is based on the robust and powerful PARDISO sparse solver technology. Combining high speed performance with minimal memory usage, Diamonds will solve both simple 2D and complex 3D structural analysis models in no time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to the unique sub-reports concept, you can quickly compose a complete and well-structured custom report. Simply define the appropriate model orientation and visibility for each individual sub-report. Diamonds produces for you a table of contents based on the heading of one or multiple sub-reports. Reports can be printed out directly (with preview mode) or can be saved for MS Word.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Diamonds offers an excellent mix of ease-of-use and advanced analysis capabilities. It took us less than 1 day to work out the model and get first results \u2014 newcomers get efficient within a week.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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“Diamonds sets great store on usability and user-friendliness. Because it’s so easy to experiment with model variants, we can provide reliable structural advice very fast.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“With Diamonds, we build a fully functional structural analysis model for this type of project within 2 days \u2014 ready for all analyses needed to elaborate the complete tender dossier.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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“It is great that Diamonds enables us to complete concrete slab models with practical reinforcement information, so that cracked deformation analysis provides a realistic estimate.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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“As Diamonds is so easy to use, it is the perfect tool for a global structural design of challenging buildings. Diamonds enables us to identify interesting structural concepts efficiently and communicate transparently with the architectural design team.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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“Because Diamonds is very intuitive to use, it is straightforward to achieve results quickly and actively use them in discussions with architects \u2014 helping realize designs that speak their visual language.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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“Thanks to Diamonds, the entire process ran very smoothly \u2014 it took only 5 days to produce the fully finished structural analysis model for a 150-metre industrial production hall.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“We exclusively use BuildSoft software since day one: for its user-friendliness, very advanced concrete analysis capabilities, and excellent customer service \u2014 questions always answered quickly and friendly!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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