Tekla Structures
{{Short description|Software for modeling building structures}}
{{Infobox software
| name = Tekla Structures
| logo = File:Tekla Structures Logo.png
| screenshot = File:Tekla structures 16 GUI x32.jpg
| caption = A screenshot of Tekla Structures 16 on Windows 7
| developer = Tekla
| latest release version = 2024
| latest release date = March 2024
| operating system = Microsoft Windows
| platform = x64
| genre = CAD, building information modeling
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{URL|https://tekla.com/products/tekla-structures}}
}}
Tekla Structures is a building information modeling software able to model structures that incorporate different kinds of building materials, including steel, concrete, timber and glass.{{cite book |last=Eastman |first=Charles M. |date=2008-03-03 |title=BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IioygN0nYzMC&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PA61 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-0470185285 }}{{cite book |last=Eastman |first=Chuck |date=2011-03-25 |title=BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aCi7Ozwkoj0C&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PT460 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-1118021699 }}{{cite book |last=Lester |first=Albert |date=2013-09-16 |title=Project Management, Planning and Control: Managing Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1k8wKkmJwXIC&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PA509 |publisher=Butterworth-Heinemann |isbn=978-0080983219 }}{{cite book |last=Boake |first=Terri Meyer |date=2014-01-23 |title=Diagrid Structures: Systems, Connections, Details |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H67mBQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PA157 |publisher=Walter de Gruyter |isbn=978-3038214823 }}{{cite book |last=Smith |first=Dana K. |date=2012-04-23 |title=Building Information Modeling: A Strategic Implementation Guide for Architects, Engineers, Constructors, and Real Estate Asset Managers |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gQ-6gcoU6J4C&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PA38 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-1118399231 }}{{cite book |last=Boake |first=Terri Meyer |date=2015-02-17 |title=Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel: Specifications, Connections, Details |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6e5eCAAAQBAJ&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PA23 |publisher=Birkhäuser |isbn=978-3038214830 }} Tekla allows structural drafters and engineers to design a building structure and its components using 3D modeling, generate 2D drawings and access building information. Tekla Structures was formerly known as Xsteel (X as in X Window System, the foundation of the Unix GUI).{{Cite web |date=2017-06-15 |title=X Window System |url=https://www.techopedia.com/definition/10101/x-window-system |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=Techopedia |language=en-US}}
Features
Tekla Structures is used in the construction industry for steel and concrete detailing, precast and cast in-situ. The software enables users to create and manage 3D structural models in concrete or steel, and guides them through the process from concept to fabrication.{{cite web|title=Tekla International - Tekla Structures|url=http://www.2020software.com/products/Tekla_International_Tekla_Structures.asp|work=Construction Software Review|publisher=2020Software.com|access-date=6 August 2012}} The process of shop drawing creation is automated. It is available in different configurations and localized environments.{{cite news|title=Tekla Structures|url=http://teklastructures.support.tekla.com/200/en/rel_cover|date=17 July 2014}}
Tekla Structures is known to support large models with multiple simultaneous users, but is regarded as relatively expensive, complex to learn and fully utilize. It competes in the BIM market with AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, DProfiler and Digital Project, Lucas Bridge, PERICad and others. Tekla Structures is Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) compliant.
Modeling scopes within Tekla Structures includes Structural Steel, Cast-in-Place (CIP), Concrete, Reinforcing Bar, Miscellaneous Steel and Light Gauge Drywall Framing. The transition of Xsteel to Tekla Structures in 2004 added significant more functionality and interoperability. It is often used in conjunction with Autodesk Revit, where structural framing is designed in Tekla and exported to Revit using the DWG/DXF formats.{{cite book |last=Vandezande |first=James |date=2015-05-20 |title=Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016: Autodesk Official Press |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Yn5XCQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Tekla+Structures&pg=PA254 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-1119044581 }}
Applications
Engineers have used Tekla Structures to model stadiums, offshore structures, pipe rack structures, plants, factories, residential buildings, bridges and skyscrapers. Tekla Structures was used in the construction design for various projects around the world, including:[http://www.construsoft.es/site/es/about-us/news/article/66.html Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners Announced], 08 January 2014, Construsoft[http://www.forconstructionpros.com/press_release/11291670/tekla-announces-global-bim-awards-2013-winners Tekla Announces Global BIM Awards 2013 Winners], JAN 9, 2014, ForConstructionPros.com
- Grandstand Replacement, Daytona International Speedway (USA)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-daytona-international-speedway.html Daytona International Speedway Grandstand Replacement], McGill, USA, Tekla Awards[http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_279375.html Tekla launches structural design software], JEDDAH, April 9, 2015, TradeArabia, "The Abu Dhabi Airport – Midfield Terminal Complex, the King Abdullah Financial District and King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and National Museum of Qatar are among the Middle East projects that have used Tekla Building Information Modeling"
- Frontstretch Grandstands, Daytona International Speedway (USA)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/cip-daytona-international-speedway-frontstretch.html Daytona International Speedway-Frontstretch Grandstand Project], Barton Malow, USA, Tekla Awards
- Denver International Airport Expansion (USA)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-denver-international-airport-expansion.html Denver International Airport Expansion], Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing, USA, Tekla Awards
- San Jose Earthquakes Stadium (USA)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-san-jose.html San Jose Earthquakes Stadium], Steel Systems Engineering, Inc. USA, & Intelligent Engineering, UK, Tekla Awards
- BB&T Ballpark (Charlotte, USA)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2013/cip-bbt-ballpark.html BB&T Ballpark], Concrete and coordination by Wayne Brothers Inc., Rebar by Harris Steel, Charlotte, USA, Tekla Awards
- Spillway Replacement, Manitoba Hydro (USA)[http://www.kgsgroup.com/awards_tekla.html KGS Group Tekla North American BIM Award], KGS Website[http://www.constructioncanada.net/manitoba-projects-win-in-north-american-bim-awards/ Manitoba projects win in North American BIM Awards], Construction Canada, September 5, 2012[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2012/concrete-manitoba-hydro-spillway.html Manitoba Hydro Spillway Replacement], KGS Group, Manitoba, Canada, Tekla Awards
- National Stadium Roof, Singapore Sports Hub (Singapore)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-singapore-sports-hub.html Singapore Sports Hub - National Stadium Roof], Arup Singapore, Singapore, Tekla Awards
- Red Bear Student Center, University of Saskatchewan (Canada)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-gordon-oakes.html University of Saskatchewan - Gordon Oakes - Red Bear Student Center], IKONA DRAFTING SERVICES PHILIPPINES INC., Canada, Tekla
- Troja Bridge (Prague)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-new-troja-bridge.html New Troja Bridge in Prague], Excon, a.s., Czech Republic, Tekla Awards
- Tesco Supermarket (Sheringham, UK)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2013/engineering-tesco-sheringham.html Tesco Sheringham], Pinnacle
Sheringham, UK, Tekla Awards
- Baylor University Stadium (Australia)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-baylor-university-stadium.html Baylor University Stadium], BDS Vircon Steel Detailers, Australia, Tekla Awards
- Canopée des Halles, Forum des Halles (Paris, France)[http://www.tekla.com/fr/bim-awards-2014/bimmodel1fayatmetal.html Canopée des Halles, Paris], Société Fayat métal, Tekla Awards
- Sutter Medical Center (California, USA)[http://www.tekla.com/ae/node/5000 Sutter Medical Centre, Castro Valley], Tekla UAE
- Expansion, Chennai International Airport (India)[http://www.tekla.com/ae/node/4661 Chennai Airport Erweiterung], Tekla UAE
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Seoul)[http://www.tekla.com/ae/node/5903 SAMSUNG C&T USES TEKLA TO MAKE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE FREE-FORM BUILDING POSSIBLE], Tekla
- Capital Gate (Abu Dhabi)[http://www.tekla.com/ae/references/capital-gate-tower Capital Gate Tower], Tekla[http://www.tekla.com/ae/node/3907 Torre Capital Gate], Tekla UAE
- Midfield Terminal Complex, Abu Dhabi Airport (Abu Dhabi)
- King Abdullah Financial District (Saudi Arabia)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-king-abdullah-financial-district.html King abdullah financial district], Arabian International Company (AIC - JORDAN), Saudi Arabia, Tekla Awards
- King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Saudi Arabia)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/steel-king-abdulaziz-center.html King Abdulaziz Center For World Culture], Zamil Structural Steel Company Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Tekla Awards
- National Museum of Qatar (Qatar)
- Hilton Garden Inn (UAE)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2014/precast-hilton-garden-inn.html Hilton Garden Inn], Emirates Precast Construction L.L.C., United Arab Emirates, Tekla Awards
- Puuvilla Shopping Centre (Finland)[http://www.tekla.com/global-bim-awards-2013/bim-puuvilla.html Puuvilla Shopping Centre], Tekla Awards[http://group.skanska.com/projects/57816/Shopping-Center-Puuvila Shopping Center Puuvila], Skanska
- College Football Hall of Fame (Atlanta, GA)[https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/2014/10/second.pdf Second and Goal]
- Optus Stadium (Perth, Australia){{Cite web |title=Optus Stadium: Agile BIM project completed ahead of schedule |url=https://www.tekla.com/resources/case-studies/optus-stadium-agile-bim-project-completed-ahead-of-schedule |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=www.tekla.com |language=en}}
Tekla Structures was used extensively for the steel design of Capital Gate at Abu Dhabi, UAE. Files exported from Tekla facilitated faster steel fabrication. One of the architects, Jeff Schofield, stated that "it was the right time in history and we had the right technology to make this happen".
The Manitoba Hydro Spillway Replacement was designed using Tekla Structures to "successfully model and co-ordinate its design", a project that won the TEKLA 2012 North American BIM Award for "Best Concrete Project". It was the "first hydroelectric project that has seen steel, concrete, and rebar fully detailed using Tekla Structures".
Stable version release - history dates
- Tekla Structures 16.0 - March 2010
- Tekla Structures 17.0 - February 2011
- Tekla Structures 18.0 - March 2012
- Tekla Structures 19.0 - March 2013
- Tekla Structures 20.0 - February 2014
- Tekla Structures 21.0 - March 2015
- Tekla Structures 2016 - March 2016
- Tekla Structures 2017 - March 2017
- Tekla Structures 2018 - March 2018
- Tekla Structures 2019 - March 2019
- Tekla Structures 2020 - March 2020
- Tekla Structures 2021 - March 2021
- Tekla Structures 2022 - March 2022
- Tekla Structures 2023 - March 2023
- Tekla Structures 2024 - March 2024
- Tekla Structures 2025 - March 2025
See also
References
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Category:Computer-aided design software