StrucPLUS
THE Drafting Tool for Structural Engineers and Drafters.
Increasing Productivity to the Max

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OVERVIEW
  • StrucPLUS is a complete set of powerful tools related solely to the preparation of Structural Engineering drawings and is probably the best value software you will ever buy in terms of productivity for price.
  • StrucPLUS is available as a plug-in for existing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, IntelliCAD and Bricscad software users or can be purchased as a complete stand-alone bundle that does not require AutoCAD (Save $6000 over the price of AutoCAD)
    The Stand-Alone option looks, feels, performs and works just like standard CAD. Even the files are native DWG so there is no loss or change to drawing data and it comes with all the regular CAD tools. Why spend thousands when you can get identical results with this solution?
  • StrucPLUS is the industry standard drafting tool for structural drafting and detailing.
  • Suitable for use anywhere in the English speaking world.
  • Choose StrucPLUS if you need an easy to use comprehensive set of tools to speed your structural drafting to the Max. Users commonly report greater than 100% productivity increase over CAD alone.
  • StrucPLUS has been written with over twenty five years of structural detailing industry experience by drafters for drafters.
  • More than 6000 users of this software have elevated StrucPLUS to the industry preferred software for Consulting Structural Engineers.

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HIGHLIGHTS

StrucPLUS software is a suite of powerful parametric modules that use dialogue box driven commands and macros related solely to the preparation of Structural Engineering drawings.
StrucPLUS is available as a plug-in for existing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, IntelliCAD and Bricscad software users or can be purchased as a complete stand-alone bundle that does not require AutoCAD. The Stand-Alone option looks, feels, performs and works just like standard CAD. Even the files are native DWG so there is no loss or change to drawing data and it comes with all the regular CAD tools.

The basic module:
StrucPLUS includes the following 7 modules:

1. SPTools
Introduces standardisation of the initial drawing setup, easy to edit colour, linetype, layer and font configurations, a large suite of drafting utilities, symbols and tools.

2. SPConcrete
Generates reinforced concrete beam sections & elevations, reinforced concrete columns, footings and pile caps, suspended slab framing plans, precast concrete panels, prestressed tendon layouts & beam elevations, plan and slab section reinforcement, reinforced concrete & masonry retaining walls, slab on ground plan & details, schedules, concrete stairs, concrete and masonry walls, and miscellaneous concrete symbols. This module complies with U.S.A., Australian, British and New Zealand Concrete Codes.

3. SPCivil
Provides tools to aid in the drafting of pits on plan, drainage lines, pit schedules, batter lines and spot level indicators. A split scale longitudinal section tool complete this module and provides a supplement to the normal structural related tools included in this total application.

4. SPTimber
Provides tools for stump and bearer layout routines, floor joist layout and design in accordance with the design tables from AS1684 - Light Timber Framing Code, lintel placement and typical base brickwork and timber construction details.

5. SPSteelwork
Includes all common steelwork members in section, elevation & plan for North American, Australian, South American, Japanese and British - sections, cleats and connections, steel framing plans and elevations, stairs, schedules and truss elevations. Australian, British, Japanese, North and South American rolled sections are supported.

6. SPDetailer
The structural steelwork shop detailing module including draft marking plans, holding down bolt layout plans, floor beams, rafters, columns, bracing beams, struts, stairs, handrails, cleats, bracing gussets and automatic material list extraction.

7. SPPrecast Basic
For the detailing of precast concrete panel design and shop drawings. This suite of tools will automatically calculate the panel centre of gravity, lifting requirements, weight, area and concrete volume. A cad accurate model is created of all elevations including all panels and their fitments. Once complete the drafter can then use the Shop Detail function to automatically place the desired panel onto a drawing sheet. All dimensions and panel quantities are placed around the panel in a matter of seconds with only a few moments of clean up work required.

 

Documentation
An online user manual, training tutorial, and installation guide are supplied.

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Also purchase the following additional specialist productivity modules:
Add-on Precast Panel Detailer
A most comprehensive set of specialised tools for the detailing of precast concrete panel design and shop drawings (more than in the standard version). This suite of tools will automatically calculate the panel centre of gravity, lifting requirements, weight, area and concrete volume. (Not suitable for use with IntelliCAD version of StrucPLUS).

Add-on 3D Steel
This module is a suite of wire frame tools to assist in the drafting of 3D models and from the 3D model the user has options to place full 3D faced steel members about the wire frame centroids. Because this module requires full 3D it is not suitable for use with the IntelliCAD or AutoCAD LT versions of StrucPLUS but will work with the Stand-Alone option or full AutoCAD version.