Tekla Structures
Software for modeling building structures From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tekla Structures is a building information modeling software able to model structures that incorporate different kinds of building materials, including steel, concrete, timber and glass.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Tekla allows structural drafters and engineers to design a building structure and its components using 3D modeling, generate 2D drawings and access building information.[2][3][5] Tekla Structures was formerly known as Xsteel (X as in X Window System, the foundation of the Unix GUI).[7]
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A screenshot of Tekla Structures 16 on Windows 7 | |
| Developer(s) | Tekla |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 2024
/ March 2024 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Platform | x64 |
| Type | CAD, building information modeling |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | tekla |
Features
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Tekla Structures is used in the construction industry for steel and concrete detailing, precast and cast in-situ. The software enables users to create and manage 3D structural models in concrete or steel, and guides them through the process from concept to fabrication.[8] The process of shop drawing creation is automated. It is available in different configurations and localized environments.[9]
Tekla Structures is known to support large models with multiple simultaneous users, but is regarded as relatively expensive, complex to learn and fully utilize.[1] It competes in the BIM market with AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, DProfiler and Digital Project, Lucas Bridge, PERICad and others.[1][2] Tekla Structures is Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) compliant.[5]
Modeling scopes within Tekla Structures includes Structural Steel, Cast-in-Place (CIP), Concrete, Reinforcing Bar, Miscellaneous Steel and Light Gauge Drywall Framing.[3] The transition of Xsteel to Tekla Structures in 2004 added significant more functionality and interoperability.[6] It is often used in conjunction with Autodesk Revit, where structural framing is designed in Tekla and exported to Revit using the DWG/DXF formats.[10]
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Engineers have used Tekla Structures to model stadiums, offshore structures, pipe rack structures, plants, factories, residential buildings, bridges and skyscrapers.[1][2] Tekla Structures was used in the construction design for various projects around the world, including:[11][12]
- Grandstand Replacement, Daytona International Speedway (USA)[13][14]
- Frontstretch Grandstands, Daytona International Speedway (USA)[15]
- Denver International Airport Expansion (USA)[16]
- San Jose Earthquakes Stadium (USA)[17]
- BB&T Ballpark (Charlotte, USA)[18]
- Spillway Replacement, Manitoba Hydro (USA)[19][20][21]
- National Stadium Roof, Singapore Sports Hub (Singapore)[22]
- Red Bear Student Center, University of Saskatchewan (Canada)[23]
- Troja Bridge (Prague)[24]
- Tesco Supermarket (Sheringham, UK)[25]
- Baylor University Stadium (Australia)[26]
- Canopée des Halles, Forum des Halles (Paris, France)[27]
- Sutter Medical Center (California, USA)[28]
- Expansion, Chennai International Airport (India)[29]
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Seoul)[30]
- Capital Gate (Abu Dhabi)[4][31][32]
- Midfield Terminal Complex, Abu Dhabi Airport (Abu Dhabi)
- King Abdullah Financial District (Saudi Arabia)[33]
- King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Saudi Arabia)[34]
- National Museum of Qatar (Qatar)
- Hilton Garden Inn (UAE)[35]
- Puuvilla Shopping Centre (Finland)[36][37]
- College Football Hall of Fame (Atlanta, GA)[38]
- Optus Stadium (Perth, Australia)[39]
Tekla Structures was used extensively for the steel design of Capital Gate at Abu Dhabi, UAE.[4] Files exported from Tekla facilitated faster steel fabrication.[4] One of the architects, Jeff Schofield, stated that "it was the right time in history and we had the right technology to make this happen".[4]
The Manitoba Hydro Spillway Replacement was designed using Tekla Structures to "successfully model and co-ordinate its design", a project that won the TEKLA 2012 North American BIM Award for "Best Concrete Project".[19] It was the "first hydroelectric project that has seen steel, concrete, and rebar fully detailed using Tekla Structures".[20]
Stable version release - history dates
- Tekla Structures 16.0 - March 2010
- Tekla Structures 17.0 - February 2011
- Tekla Structures 18.0 - March 2012
- Tekla Structures 19.0 - March 2013
- Tekla Structures 20.0 - February 2014
- Tekla Structures 21.0 - March 2015
- Tekla Structures 2016 - March 2016
- Tekla Structures 2017 - March 2017
- Tekla Structures 2018 - March 2018
- Tekla Structures 2019 - March 2019
- Tekla Structures 2020 - March 2020
- Tekla Structures 2021 - March 2021
- Tekla Structures 2022 - March 2022
- Tekla Structures 2023 - March 2023
- Tekla Structures 2024 - March 2024
- Tekla Structures 2025 - March 2025
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