Predesign of 2D frames in steel, concrete & timber
1•2•Build is a
Predesign software
1•2•Build is BuildSoft’s predesign software for simple 2D structures, beams, columns, and single or repeating frames and trusses in steel, concrete, or timber. It’s built for quick predesign work rather than full 3D building analysis, you draw the structure directly on screen, and 1•2•Build calculates the optimal cross-section, checks resistance, stability, and deflection, and produces a reinforcement sketch and analysis report automatically. For full 3D structural analysis of complex buildings, BuildSoft’s Diamonds is the appropriate tool instead.
Materials
Steel
Concrete
Timber
Structural design analysis of simple steel, concrete & timber structures in 1, 2, 3…
Model
Within 1•2•Build’s user-friendly environment, you simply draw a beam of frame structure on the screen. Next, the model is completed graphically and interactively with boundary conditions, permanent loads and variable loads.
Calculate
1•2•Build does all the work for you and always delivers an optimal result: the beam with the smallest height, the steel profile having the lesser weight or the girder with the maximum deflection limits. That way you can design as well economical as fast.
Report
1•2•Build is a complete solution which offers you all necessary functionality for optimal structural design, up to the creation of a concise and highly readable analysis report. On top of that, 1•2•Build presents you a reinforcement sketch and list of material quantities: total volume timber and concrete, total weight and volume of reinforcement, painting surface and weight of steel.
7 – days testing all predesign features, free of charge
Predesign of a continuous beam in concrete or steel
FAQ
What is 1•2•Build used for?
1•2•Build is used for the predesign of simple 2D structures, beams, columns, and single or repeating frames and trusses, in steel, concrete, or timber, calculating the optimal cross-section and checking resistance, stability, and deflection.
How is 1•2•Build different from Diamonds?
1•2•Build is a lightweight predesign tool for individual 2D elements and simple frames. Diamonds is BuildSoft’s full 3D finite element analysis software for complete building models. Use 1•2•Build for quick predesign checks, Diamonds when you need a full structural model.
Does 1•2•Build work for steel, concrete, and timber?
Yes, all three materials are supported, including automatic cross-section optimization and, for concrete, a reinforcement proposal and sketch.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 1•2•Build offers a fully functional 7-day free trial, no credit card required. Note this trial is shorter than the 30-day trial for BuildSoft’s other products.
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