All-in-one Structural Software
SkyCiv is currently used in over 160 countries and supports the vast majority of functionality required by structural engineers. Whether this is flexible 3D modeling and analysis, steel or concrete member design, foundation design, steel connection design, or wind and snow load generation, SkyCiv has the muscle for your projects. With the future in mind, SkyCiv is developed to meet the everyday needs of structural engineers.
- Cloud Based - nothing to install, works on Mac, automatic updates
- Easy to use, easy to learn
- Flexible monthly and annual pricing
- Mobile App with powerful analysis and design capabilities
- Quick and Responsive Live Chat Customer Support
- API Technology that supports design automation
What's included?
Structural Analysis
- Beam Analysis - quick and easy beam analysis software via SkyCiv Beam
- Frame Analysis - powerful frame analysis via Structural 3D
- Section Builder - Calculate values from custom, library, composite shapes
- Powerful Analysis - Linear, Non-Linear, P-Delta, Buckling, Plates, Cables, Frequency, Response Spectrum
- Modelling - Powerful modelling capabilities
- Graphics - Powerful 3D and wireframe graphics with interactive mouse interactions
- API - Easy to use API for custom integrations and solutions
- Mobile App - Beam Calculator, Section Database, Design Modules from your fingertips
SkyCiv Design Modules
- Member Design -
- Steel Design: AISC 360, Eurocode 3, AS 4100, SCA S-16, BS 5950, IS-800, NZS3404
- Cold Formed: AISI S1-00, AS4600
- Timber Design: NDS, AS 1720
- Composite Design: AS 2327, EN, ACI (coming soon)
- RC Design - ACI 318, AS 3600, Eurocode 2, CSA A23, BS 8110
- Wind/Snow Load - ASCE 7-16, AS/NZ 1170, NBCC 2015, EN 1991, IS 875, NSCP 2015, CTE
- Base Plate/Connection Design - AISC, AS 4100, Eurocode 3
- Foundation Design - ACI 318, AS 3600
- Retaining Wall - Stability Analysis
More benefits from SkyCiv
SkyCiv structural design software is 100% cloud, giving you instant access through your web browsers. Simply log into your SkyCiv account and visit the software directly. You can now access your files from anywhere and at any time.
SkyCiv software is built with a number of great modeling, editing, and reviewing features that help you achieve a much faster modeling workflow. These range from the pen tool, bulk editing, camera roll, and more.
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Clear step by step calculation reports help the engineer understand exactly what the software is doing - no more blackboxes!
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Share and collaborate in real-time with your team using our file sharing and permission control functionalities. They also allow the SkyCiv Support team to view your models so support can never be easier.
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One account gives you access to all SkyCiv software, allowing you to make the most of our structural engineering software.
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Same functionality, better value.
Get your project done with ease
| SkyCiv Structural 3D | Traditional Software | |
|---|---|---|
| No Download/Installation | ✓ | |
| Clear User Interface | ✓ | |
| Monthly Subscriptions | ✓ | |
| Live Chat Support | ✓ | |
| Detailed Design Reporting | ✓ | |
| Fully Integrated with SkyCiv Design Modules | ✓ | |
| Modelling | ||
| Easy Pen Tool Modelling | ✓ | |
| Assemblies and Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Datasheet Input | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revit Link | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tekla Link | ✓ | |
| DXF Import | ✓ | ✓ |
| DWG Import | ✓ | |
| Analysis | ||
| Catenary Cable Analysis | ✓ | |
| Plate Analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meshing Capabilities | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buckling Analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non-Linear P-Delta Analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non-Linear P-Delta Analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic Frequency Analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Response Spectrum Analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Loading | ||
| Static Loads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wind Loading | ✓ | |
| Moving Loads | ✓ | |
| Temperature Loading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strain + Displacement Loading | ✓ | |
| Pre-Stress Loading | ✓ | |
| Response Spectrum Loading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Structure Loading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design | ||
| AISC 360 Steel Member Design | ✓ | ✓ |
| AISC 360 Connection Design | ✓ | ✓ |
| ACI 318 Concrete Design | ✓ | ✓ |
| AISI Cold Formed | ✓ | ✓ |
| NDS Wood Design | ✓ | ✓ |
| Masonry Design | ✓ | |
| Aluminium Design | ✓ | |
| ASCE 7-16 Wind Loading | ✓ |
So, how does SkyCiv compare?
Enercalc Alternative
Enercalc offers a range of design modules for specific calculations. This collection of calculations provides a mix of analysis/design calculations.
The software is install-download and mostly based on spreadsheets. Enercalc has more specific design calculations, but the user experience leaves a lot to be desired. Good for component design, but not as strong in analysis, modeling, and graphics.
SkyCiv offers the core design requirements of Enercalc, with a faster, easier, and online interface. All of the SkyCiv products are fully integrated, so going from analysis to design is a seamless process
SkyCiv Strengths
- Monthly Subscriptions
- Live Chat Software Support
- Powerful FEA with Clean Interface and Graphics
- Easier to Learn and Use
- No Download/Installation Necessary
- Integrated Design Modules
- Includes a Mobile App for Beam Calculations, Section Database and more...
Microstran Alternative
Multiframe is a Bentley-owned product that has been in the market for over 30 years. It's a frame analysis software with design capabilities (mainly focused on AS and US). It has similar graphics, modeling, and design capabilities to an older desktop interface.
The product has a slower development cycle, with the last update in May 2020. SkyCiv's software is updated on a weekly basis, with new features, bug fixes, and products being actively released based on user feedback.
SkyCiv also has active and responsive customer support. Via our live chat, customer questions are usually addressed and resolved in a couple of hours (if not minutes!). This helps engineers move forward on projects without software-related delays.
SkyCiv Strengths
- Active, Regular Product Updates
- Same Day Support via Live Chat
- Nothing to Download
- Cleaner and Easier User Interface
- No Download/Installation Necessary
- Simple Monthly Subscription Licensing
- Includes a Mobile App for Beam Calculations, Section Database and more...
Spacegass Alternative
Spacegass is a predominately Australian product that offers frame analysis and design capabilities. It also has similar graphics, modeling, and design capabilities to an older desktop interface. SkyCiv's analysis and design capabilities go beyond Spacegass and are being actively developed and improved on a weekly basis.
SkyCiv also offers flexible, monthly pricing and is a lot more affordable with no large upfront cost associated with the product.
SkyCiv Strengths
- Active, Regular Product Updates
- Same Day Support via Live Chat
- Foundation & Retaining Wall Design
- Wind and Snow Loading
- Nothing to Download
- Cleaner and Easier User Interface
- No Download/Installation Necessary
- Simple Monthly Subscription Licensing
- Includes a Mobile App for Beam Calculations, Section Database and more...
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