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At the heart of Auto STAAD/MAX's analysis facilities include 2D/3D static/dynamic, seismic/P-Delta analysis, frame/plate/shell elements and all possible loading and support conditions. Design facilities include STEEL/CONCRETE/TIMBER/ALUMINUM design per current American and international codes. Extensive load generation facilities are available including moving loads (AASHTO and user provided), UBC seismic loads, Wind Loads, Floor Loads etc., Response Spectrum and Time History Loads.
Graphics facilities include elaborate verification capabilities like plotting of structure geometry, deflected shapes, bending moment, shear force diagrams, stress contours etc. Structural drafting facilities include generation of framing plans/sections/elevations, foundation plans, steel/concrete/timber details etc. From concept-to-completion AutoSTAAD/MAX is with you all the way! AutoSTAAD/MAX requires AutoCAD Release 11/386 or higher. AutoSTAAD/MAX is $4295.00 Existing STAAD users call for special pricing.
Abhijit Oak
Senior Software Developer Research Engineers, Inc. 22700 Savi Ranch Pkwy. Yorba Linda, CA 92687 USA 714-974-2500 fax:714-974-4771