SkyCiv and its modules are a powerful set of tools from which users can model, analyze, and design. Due to its intuitive and powerful 3D modeling and analytical capabilities, SkyCiv 3D allows for multitudes of variability for structural engineering projects. In the case of Mitch Frumkin, President of Kipcon Engineering,… read more →
Eiffel Tower Location: Paris, France Engineer: Gustave Eiffel Why it's interesting: The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous truss structure in the World. Constructed between 1887 and 1889, consists of a 324 m high pylon ending up on 4 oblique pylon close to the ground surface. The lateral stiffness… read more →
150 North Riverside Location: Chicago, IL Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) Why it's interesting: Located in the riverside of Chicago the 150 North Riverside Building was constructed using a pencil-type concept to respond to constraints related to limited footprint area that was available. The lateral force resisting system consisted of… read more →
Team SkyCiv hopped on a plane to visit our neighbours in Adelaide recently for the Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC). ASEC 2018 brought together structural engineers from near and far for a conference that focused on the theme of “Engineering our Future”. For SkyCiv, it was a chance to talk… read more →
When talking about engineering software, PC has been dominant for many years as most software only run on Windows system. But what about Mac users? There has been a rising obsession with Apple products, and the trend seems to be continuing. In the workforce, despite PC’s incumbent dominance, more and… read more →
We have a number 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 →
Stuck on a truss calculation? Wish you had a way to check your calculations? SkyCiv has you covered. Our new hand calculation feature provides full, step by step solutions for your 2D truss. By implementing the method of joints, you'll get complete solutions for member axial and reaction forces. Best… read more →
In arguably the greatest achievement of the twentieth century, the average life expectancy has almost doubled since 1900. These incredible medical advancements have resulted in a society that is increasingly populated by an aging demographic. In the long run, these population shifts require a larger supply of young structural engineers… read more →
SkyCiv now provides a detailed DNV report to assist you with the time consuming design review stage of a DNV 2.7-1 certification for offshore containers. We offer this as an integrated design solution within our powerful structural design solution. Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL) is one of the… read more →
When a structural engineer sits down to design a structure, there are a number of possible tools available. These vary based on budget, time, company processes and personal preferences. In this article, we examine these methods and address the pros and cons of each. Let's explore the processes that engineers… read more →
