SkyCiv acknowledges that there is currently a technical deficit in regards to the use of structural analysis software for structural engineers. As a software provider, we want our users to not only operate our software, but to also have a better understanding of how our software works. Often can be the… read more →
Education at SkyCiv SkyCiv has always prided itself in its ability to deliver tools and software to improve education in engineering. STEM Education is at the forefront of future innovation and design, and we believe it is important to support, promote and develop these disciplines wherever we can. These are… read more →
We have a lot of Mechanical/Naval Engineers using Structural 3D. A lot of the benefit is using it as a complimentary to traditional CAD/FEA to run simple frame analysis, that help shape the initial design. We decided to run a test to analyse the performance of Structural 3D vs traditional… read more →
What is NDS? NDS stands for the National Design Specfication. They provide a compendium of reference design values for wood construction. These specifications are chosen alongside manufacturers with the best design value in mind. The dimensions chosen are mainly overseen and approved by the American Wood Council along with other… read more →
What is AISI ? AISI is the American Iron and Steel Institute and they impose standards on the usage of steel and iron sections in the engineering industry. The AISI catalog is a catalog containing different shape sections that follow a variety of standard dimensions that are approved by the… read more →
Chances are you’ll be familiar with the term software as a service (SaaS). Even though some people may be unaware, most of us have probably used such software recently. SaaS stands for Software as a Service and refers to the concept of delivering a program over the internet - as… read more →
Catenrary Cable elements can be difficult to work with. Non-linear catenary cable analysis is very different to linear-static analysis and is not always fully understood or well covered at University. The result is based on an iterative-process, so it comes with a whole range of complexities that don't exist in… read more →
I was having coffee with a friend the other day and when the discussion came up of trying to explain what SkyCiv does - it became pretty apparent that the word "Cloud" has been thrown around so much that it can actually be quite confusing. Let's back up a second… read more →
When you’re designing a structure to support a slab, it’s important to consider how the slab transmits its load to the structural members. In your model, you might consider adding a plate element to model the slab. However in the context of considering the adequacy of your beams, joists, and… read more →
Cloud based structural engineering software provider SkyCiv is sponsoring the 2018 Science Olympiad tournament. The tournament allows teams of elementary, middle and high school students across the USA to take part in various science and engineering competitions to give them further experience of STEM disciplines and further their passion for… read more →
