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CAD

AD@CADdepot.com: Shareware for Autodesk Architectural Desktop.
AcadInstall: An AutoCAD installation helper to setup menu's and lsp, vlx, arx applications prior to starting AutoCAD.
ADS ARX VBA VLX @CADdepot.com: Shareware on Autodesk products.
Annotation in Autodesk: Related to object attributes, dimensions, mtext objects, text objects.
ARCHIdigim: Tips, e-Guide on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop. LISP functions for ADT commands
Archivers: Saving, archiving multiple drawing in AutoCAD
Arclength: Enables dimensioning of circles and arcs.
AutoCAD objects : Downloads for AutoCAD and 3DS, including objects, models, drawings, and add-on routines.
Autodesk Utilities@CADdepot.com: From 2D Transformation to sketching in Autodesk products
AutoLISP@CADdepot.com: LISP Shareware, routines and macros for Autodesk products.
AutoLUX: Exterior Lighting calculations inside AutoCAD
Beams: Static analyses program for AutoCAD.
Blocks for Autodesk products: From architectural to pipe fitting blocks, symbols
BPT-Pro: Adobe Illustrator plug-in helps to draw simple blueprints, design with dimension lines, measure over a curved line.
CAD Freeware@CAD-Forum: Collection of a variety of CAD Freeware.
CAD internet Plug-ins: for Netscape and Internet Explorer AutoCAD/ DXF and SVF (Simple Vector Format) plugins.
CADKEY DESIGN SUITE Trial CD: Demo download of CADKEY
CADRE Lite: Shareware application for structural analysis and vibration analysis by the finite element method. Handles over 5000 nodes or elements.
CADview: View AutoCAD and DXF drawings. View and print all R2.5 to R14, LT, 2000, and 2002 drawings.
Calculators@CADdepot.com: Shareware for calculation to interact with Autodesk products
Check Doubles: Add on for ArchiCAD- finds, selects or deletes items sharing same parameters.

Chief Architect: Download demo verstion.
DeltaCAD: Download demo verstion, will work for 45 days only.
DesignCAD 3D Max: Demo version for download
TwinCAD Pro: Download Demo version

Structural Analysis

SectProp29: This is a very useful, and high quality excel spreadsheet program, that derives
the structural section property values of a plate girder / steel beam.

Beams: Static analyses program for AutoCAD.
CADRE Lite: Shareware application for structural analysis and vibration analysis by the finite element method. Handles over 5000 nodes or elements.
STRAP: Download demo version. Structural Analysis program for Structural, Civil and Bridge Engineer

Beam Cookbook v1.04
Static beam analysis for simply and multiply supported two-dimensional beams. (513 K)

Dr. Beam Pro v1.0
Automated design allowing user designated beam shape, stress points and loading conditions. Movie function is available for dynamic beam loading conditions. (706 K)

Expansion Joint Spacing Calculator
An easy way to calculate expansion joint details. Select design conditions from a series of radio buttons and output a well formatted, detailed looking report. (393 K)

Grape GBW16 v3.1
Finite element analysis utilizing standard third-order beam and truss elements. Many powerful elements such as graphical design using imported DXF format drawings. (3.44 MB)

MicroBeam v4.10
Perform design calculations for various structural types including simple beams, continuous beams, pinned frames and more. Both text and graphical output are produced. (244 K)

FastFrame by Enercalc
This is a 32 bit Windows 95, 98 & NT Two-Dimensional frame analysis program.(11.1 MB)

Free stuff from Microstran

Here are some Excel spreadsheets that might be useful. If a dialog box requests a network password you may ignore it by clicking Cancel. This occurs with older versions of Microsoft Office.

Structural Steel

American Codes

Anchor Bolt Design - Demo
Enter load, number of bolts or base plate size to calculate anchor bolt dimensions, embedment, and hook length. (654 K)

Column Base Plate Design (30 Day Trial)
Select from built-up or hot-rolled columns, enter load factors. Output includes dimensions and other details in a well formatted report format. (1.70 MB)

Mezzanine Beam Design
Select loads, length and allowable deflection to easily produce detailed output describing the required steel beam. (1.6 MB)

Purlin Roll Force Calculator (Demo)
Allows automated design of pulin bracing systems to resist overturning moments. Based on AISI guidelines, 1996 edition. (424 K)

LRFD Specification for Single-Angle Members

LRFD Specification for Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)

LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Sept. 2001 Errata

Clean Columns Version 3.1
Least weight doesn't mean least cost! Did you know that column stiffeners can increase the cost of a moment connection by an equivalent of 1000 lbs of steel. Use this tool to eliminate the need for column stiffeners. (311 KB zipped Excel Spreadsheet)

Parametric Bay Studies 4.1
Minimize the cost of the steel floor framing based on fabrication cost data. (704 KB zipped Excel Spreadsheet)

SteelWise: Anatomy of a Staggered Truss
You've heard about staggered-truss framing, but have you ever seen it? Now's your chance! This handy poster shows common details for staggered-truss framing systems.

SteelWise: Chevron Bracing in Low-Rise Buildings
Estimating member sizes for chevron bracing in low-rise steel-framed construction is easier than ever with this handy design aid. (83KB)

SteelWise: Estimating the Axial Capacity of Compression Members
Are you still writing equations on the back of envelopes? Try this timesaving design aid for estimating the axial capacities of commonly-used compression members. (95KB)

Surface Area 1.1
How much paint do you need? Use this spreadsheet to determine the steel surface area for your structure. (318 KB Zipped Excel Spreadsheet)

British Codes

Excel Template for the Analysis & Design of Weld Groups Subjected to Simultaneous Shear, Bending, Torsion & Axial Loading. Weld configuration can be any shape of multi-linear weld lengths in a plane. If present, unsymmetrical bending is taken into account in the analysis.

Excel Template for Capacities & Detailing of Bolts and Welds to BS5950: Part 1-2000. Bolts: Ordinary, Countersunk or HFFG. Welds: Fillet or Butt.

Excel Template for Capacities of Bolts and Welds to BS5950: Part 1-1990. Bolts: Ordinary, Countersunk or High Strength Friction Grip Bolts. Welds: Fillet or Butt. NB This template is for historic use only, as 2000 version of this code is now out and current.

Excel Template for finding the Capacities of Bolts and Welds to BS449: Part 2. The bolts can be Ordinary, Countersunk or High Strength Friction Grip Bolts. Welds can be Fillet.

Excel 97 Template for Safe Loads in Axial Compression to BS449
Sections: UB, UC, RSJ, UBPiles, RSC, CHS, SHS & RHS
Grades: 43, 50, 55, 43 Pre 89, 50 Pre 89 & 55 Pre 89
Casing: UB, UC, RSJ & UBPiles can be encased 50 or 75 mm

Current Available UK Steel Section Properties in Excel, includes
ASTM, IPE & HE Sections for Analysis, Design & Detailing

Historic 1939 UK Steel Section Properties in Excel (BSB, RSC, EAngles,
UE Angles, Tees, CHS ) for Appraising Existing Structures
File: Steel1939UK001016-.xlt Size: 467 KB

Structural Concrete

British Codes

An Excel 97/2000 Template for the design of Reinforced Concrete Sections to BS 8007 and, where necessary, BS 8110. Details can be saved for up to 500 sections and retrieved later for subsequent design changes. Auto Analysis facility allows unattended design of sections and optional printing of results. File: RC8007010104-.xlt Size: 265 KB

Excel 97/2000 Template for the design of RC Rectangular Sections
File: RC981220p.xls Size: 84KB

An Excel 97/2000 Template for the design of Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Columns to BS 8110. Details can be saved for up to 200 columns and retrieved later for subsequent design changes. Auto Analysis facility allows unattended design checks and optional printing of results. File: RectCol000120-.xlt Size: 474 KB

An Excel 97/2000 Template for the design of Reinforced Concrete Circular Columns to BS 8110. Details can be saved for up to 200 columns and retrieved later for subsequent design changes. Auto Analysis facility allows unattended design checks and optional printing of results. File: RectCol000104-.xlt Size: 313 KB

Hydraulics

Energy Conversion: Calculates thermodynamic and transport properties of gaseous, liquid and solid species, contains coefficients for the calculation of physical properties.
HYDOFLO: HYDROFLO is a tool for the design and analysis of fluid conveyance systems.
HYDRONET for MS-DOS: DOS based application that solves for the steady-state pressures and flows throughout fluid conveyance networks.
Pipe Thickness: Automatic pipe thickness calculation of carbon steel ansi pipes.
PumpBase: Finds the best pumps for fluid conveyance application. 40 selection criteria can be specified.