RFEM: Structural FEM Analysis and Design Alternatives

RFEM: Structural FEM Analysis and Design is described as 'RFEM is a powerful and intuitive FEA program for verifiable structural analysis and effective design of general structures acc. to numerous standards' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to RFEM: Structural FEM Analysis and Design for Windows, Web-based, Mac and Linux. The best RFEM: Structural FEM Analysis and Design alternative is CalcSteel, which is free. Other great apps like RFEM: Structural FEM Analysis and Design are Robot Structural Analysis Professional, SkyCiv, SDC Verifier and Resultant.

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  1. CalcSteel icon
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    Free browser-based structural steel editor with 3D CAD, FEM solver, 640+ profiles, and design verification against 5 international codes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional software provides engineers with advanced BIM-integrated analysis and design tools to understand the behavior of any structure type and verify code compliance.

    38 Robot Structural Analysis Professional alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. SkyCiv icon
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    SkyCiv Engineering offers cloud based structural analysis software for engineers. Offering a beam, truss and frame calculator and a full 3D Structural Design.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. SDC Verifier icon
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    SDC Verifier is an all-in-one software solution for structural design, FEA analysis, and verification according to design codes and standards. SDC Verifier can be used independently or as an extension to Ansys Mechanical, Femap, and Simcenter 3D.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Resultant icon
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    Resultant is a website that contains a small variety of tools for engineering students (primarily civil and mechanical). The focus was on ease and speed of use, with straightforward export that could be put into an assignment or lab report and look professional but simple.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. RISA-3D icon
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    Superior structural engineering software for analysis and design by RISA Technologies, Inc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. SkyCiv Structural 3D is a powerful structural analysis and design software on the cloud. Nothing to install or download and users can subscribe on a month-to-month basis so there's no life long commitment. It's also free to get started.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. midas Civil icon
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    midas Civil is one-stop modeling, analysis and design solution for bridge and civil structures. It features a distinctively user friendly interface and optimal design functions.

    35 midas Civil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. RISA-2D icon
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    Superior structural engineering software for analysis and design by RISA Technologies, Inc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. SAP2000 icon
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    The SAP name has been synonymous with state-of-the-art analytical methods since its introduction over 30 years ago. SAP2000 follows in the same tradition featuring a very sophisticated, intuitive and versatile user interface powered by an unmatched analysis engine and design...

    55 SAP2000 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Analyze and design buildings efficiently Tekla Structural Designer is revolutionary software that gives engineers the power to analyze and design buildings efficiently and profitably. Fully automated and packed with many unique features for optimized concrete and steel design...

    38 Tekla Structural Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. GT Strudl icon
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    Intergraph’s structural analysis software is a high-quality, fully integrated, and database-driven system for comprehensive frame and finite element analysis, and steel and reinforced concrete design.

    37 GT Strudl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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