SOFiSTiK – MODULES, PACKAGES and FEATURES

Program
Description Included Modules
package

Packages
2D FEM AutoCAD or Advanced Slab Design SOFiPLUS ,
professional PLUS-X- The package provides the possibility of graphical input with SOFiMESH, SEPP,
OEM AutoCAD® add-on SOFiPLUS for both 2D systems and SEPP 1/2/4,
cross sections. Slab-, frame- and shear wall analysis can WinGRAF
also be made with 64-bit solver. In addition to the ULS and
SLS design according to Eurocode and other standards,
non-linear analysis of reinforced concrete is also possible.
The user also can graphically Post-process analysis
results.
3D FEM AutoCAD or Building Design, SOFiPLUS ,
professional PLUS-X- The new Package 3D FEM professional meets the SOFIMESH,
OEM, Revit requirements for modern design with Building Information SEPP, SEPP1,
Modelling (BIM) tool, supported by Autodesk® Revit® SEPP2, SEPP4,
Structure. 3D analysis and design for all regular elements ASE, AQB-Light,
is provided. In addition to 3D modelling, by the help of
SOFiSTiK Revit Interface, 2D systems can also be
WinGRAF, DBView
produced from 3D BIM models, where elastic stiffness
supports are automatically determined. Additionally, input
of cross sections and systems can be done graphically by
the AutoCAD® add-on SOFiPLUS.
3D FEM AutoCAD or Building Design, Steel Design (hybrid systems) SOFiPLUS ,
premium PLUS-X- The 3D FEM premium package offers all the features for a SOFIMESH, ASE,
OEM or successfull analysis and design for the most demanding ASE 1, ASE 2,
Revit projects in Building Construction and Industrial AQUA, AQB, SIR,
engineering. Appart the input option of AutoCAD® add-on BDK, WinGRAF,
SOFiPLUS or Autodesk® Revit® Structure, the use of pile
elements and nonlinear effects makes the simulation of
DBView
soil-structure interaction possible. Design according to
Eurocodes, stability analysis and many international
standards (eg. BS EN 1992, SNIP, AASHTO) complete the
design possibilities. Along with the graphical interactive
post-processing, the integration of area-element results
with Excel® interface and VBA offers full flexibility to the
user.

3D FEM AutoCAD or Bridge Design (hybrid systems) SOFiPLUS

ultimate
Vorstand:
Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Fink (Vorsitzender)
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Casimir Katz
PLUS-X- The 3D FEM ultimate package provides all the tools for ELLA
OEM or modern structural analysis in civil engineering and bridge AQB
Revit design. In addition to the graphical input capability by the AQBS
AutoCAD® add-on SOFiPLUS, the parametric axis - WinGRAF
related graphical modelling CABD or the Master-cross
section which allows any cross sectional profile, can be
DBView
used. The usage of Pre- and post-tensioned beam- and CABD
shell-elements, along with the ULS and SLS design and SOFiMESH
stress checks offer the capability of project analysis of pre- ASE
stressed concrete and composite systems. Full ASE1
geometrically nonlinear analysis (Theory of 3rd order) gives ASE2
the possibility for cable and shell buckling calculations. ASE3
Traffic load calculation with influence line method and a TENDON
large library of road and railway loads, is also available to SIR
the user.
High-end SOFiSTiK technologies such as DYNA for
dynamic analysis and HASE for semi-infinite solid
simulation can be added optionally.
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 Modules Basis Description incl.

System Generation
SOFiPLUS AutoCAD/Revit AutoCAD-based pre-processor.
PLUS-X-OEM AutoCAD OEM Engine.
SOFiMESH A/C Automatic meshing of shell/plate/volume elements.
IFC-Interface Interface analytical view IFC 2x3
Export and import of structural systems based on
structural elements (SOFiMESH-C)
RHINO-Interface Rhinoceros based pre-processor for structural
elements.
TUNARS Generation of 2D Tunnel profiles for subsequent
analysis with STAR3, TALPA.
AutoCAD Required in combination with SOFiPLUS and/or
SOFiCAD.
Revit Structure Required in combination with SOFiPLUS
Frame Analysis
STAR 3 Solver Beam Structures 3D AQB
Deformation method. 1st/2nd order theory for
beams, large deflections available for cables and
trusses. Design code checks for R/C- and steel
beam cross sections, composite cross sections,
tension-stiffening, EL-EL, EL-PL, PL-PL, elasto-
plastic zones. Construction stages and implicit
beam hinges are not included.
PFAHL Solver Piles 3D
Pile elements with analytical bedding (compatible
with FE), 2nd order theory and multi-layer-bedding.
Nonlinear effects: different bedding for all
directions, bedding failure, skin-friction limitation,
group interaction between piles. Optional graphical
interface: PilePRO
BDK Design Lateral Torsional Buckling
Stability-eigenvalues due to lateral torsional
buckling (physical approach), design code checks
for buckling safety of single beams according to
DIN 18800 part 2, EC3 and BS 5950.
AQB Design for General Beam Elements
R/C and steel design code checks for arbitrary
beam cross sections according to various
standards (EN 1992 with NADs DIN, OEN, BS,
NF; I-DM 2008; EN 1993; DIN 1045-1:2008,
18800, DIN-Fbs; SIA 262, 263; BS 8110, 5400,
5950, EHE, SNIP, ACI, AASHTO a.o.). Latest
codes see manual of module AQB, explanations
on command NORM.
ASE-B Solver FE Beam Structures 3D AQB
Functionalities of ASE, ASE 1-4, but only for
beam, cable and pile elements and without time
step analysis.

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Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
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 Finite Element Analysis 3D
ASE Basic Solver for 3D FE BEMESS
Linear FE 3D computation. Automatic
superpositioning, R/C design code checks for shell
elements and R/C and steel design code checks
for standard beam cross sections according to
various standards are included (EN 1992 with
NADs DIN, OEN, BS, NF; I-DM 2008; EN 1993;
DIN 1045-1:2008, 18800, DIN-Fbs; SIA 262, 263;
BS 8110, 5400, 5950, EHE, SNIP, ACI, AASHTO,
a.o.). Latest codes see manual of modules
AQB/BEMESS, explanations on command NORM.
ASE1 ASE 1st 3D FE Add-On Linear CSM
Add-on-package linear FE 3D computation:
Construction stages, pre-stressing for shells
(requires TENDON-P license), volume elements, 3-
layer reinforcement, dynamic eigenvalues, linear
time step integration.
ASE2 ASE 2nd 3D FE Add-On Nonlinear
Add-on-package nonlinear FE 3D computation:
Theory 2nd order for frames, nonlinear bedding
and spring elements (gap, crack, etc.), user defined
work-laws for spring elements and implicit beam
hinges, PFAHL functionalities, nonlinear halfspace
(requires HASE license), material nonlinearities for
beam elements (yielding, tension stiffening,
requires AQB).
ASE3 ASE, ASE 1, 3rd 3D FE Add-On Geom. Nonlinearity
ASE 2 Add-on-package nonlinear FE 3D computation:
Large deflections (Theory 3rd order) available for
all elements (beam-, shell-, cable elements).
Global-, lateral torsional buckling, ultimate load
iteration, Membrane elements, Form finding,
catenary effects (inner cable sag).
ASE4 ASE, ASE 1, 4th 3D FE Add-On Mat. Nonlinearity
ASE 2 Add-on-package nonlinear FE 3D computation:
material nonlinearities for shell- and volume
elements. Cracked concrete (yielding, tension
stiffening, crack-pattern), metallic plasticity and
nonlinear continuum soil models. TALPA
functionalities are included.
HISOLV ASE High-Performance Solver
Parallel sparse solver, iterative solver (conjugate
gradient) and parallelization of all solvers.
SIR ASE, TALPA Post-processing Cuts with Integration
or SEPP Sections through arbitrary FE structures and
computation of the resultant forces and moments.
Further processing for design code checks with
module AQB.
TEXTILE Post-processing Cutting Patterns
Computation of cutting patterns for membrane
structures

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Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
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 Finite Element Analysis 2D
SEPP Solver FE 2D Basis BEMESS
Linear FE 2D computation: Slab-, wall-, 2D-frame
systems and grillages. Automatic superpositioning,
R/C design code checks for plate elements and R/C
and steel design code checks for standard beam
cross sections according to various standards are
included (EN 1992 with NADs DIN, OEN, BS, NF; I-
DM 2008; EN 1993; DIN 1045-1:2008, 18800, DIN-
Fbs; SIA 262, 263; BS 8110, 5400, 5950, EHE,
SNIP, ACI, AASHTO a.o.). Latest codes see manual
of modules AQB/BEMESS, explanations on
command NORM.
SEPP1 SEPP FE 2D Add-On
Advanced SLS checks (i.e.: direct computation of the
crack width, vibration range and fatigue checks), 2-
layer-non-orthogonal reinforcement and 3-layer
reinforcement).
SEPP2 SEPP FE 2D Add-On Nonlinear
Add-on-package nonlinear FE 2D computation:
nonlinear bedding and spring elements (gap, crack,
etc.).
SEPP4 SEPP, FE 2D Add-On Mat. Nonlinearity
SEPP 1, Add-on-package nonlinear FE 2D computation:
SEPP 2 material nonlinearities for plate elements. Cracked
concrete (yielding, tension stiffening, crack pattern)
and metallic plasticity.
TALPA Solver FE 2D Geotechnics
Plane and axisymmetric computation in
geomechanics and tunnel-engineering: nonlinear
spring elements, primary stress states, construction
stages; nonlinear soil continuum models: Drucker-
Prager, Mohr-Coulomb, Hardening soil, Swelling soil,
a.o. User defined working laws for spring elements
and implicit beam hinges; automatic ultimate load
iteration incl. phi-c reduction.
BEMESS Design Area-Elements
R/C design code checks for shell elements according
to various standards (EN 1992 with NADs DIN, OEN,
BS, NF; I-DM 2008; EN 1993; DIN 1045-1:2008,
18800, DIN-Fb; SIA 262, 263; BS 8110, 5400, 5950,
EHE, SNIP, ACI, AASHTO a.o.). Latest codes see
manual of modules AQB/BEMESS, explanations on
command NORM.

Vorstand: Bankverbindung: Firmensitz Oberschleißheim

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Fink (Vorsitzender) UniCredit-HypoVereinsbank Nürnberg Kto. 358 958 605 BLZ 760 200 70 Amtsgericht München
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
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 Soil-Structure-Interaction
HASE-2D HalfSpace 2D
Computation of the deformations of the layered half
space according to the stiffness coefficient method;
Suitable for soil-structure-interaction of foundation
rafts.
HASE-3D HalfSpace 3D
Computation of stresses and deformations in the
layered half space according to the stiffness
coefficient method; combined pile-raft foundations
(extended piles), suitable for soil-structure-interaction
of general FE systems 3D.
Transient Analysis (Seepage, Temperature)
HYDRA Multiphysics 3D (Laplace/Poisson)
Computation of groundwater seepage (dams, well-
water, pipeline networks), heatflow (hydration, fire
resistance) using the FE method, steady flows,
unsteady flows.
HYDRA-S Seepage Analysis 2D
Computation of 2D steady or unsteady flows. It is
suitable for through-flow computation of dams and
the computation of drawdown (groundwater
lowering).
HYDRA-T Thermal Analysis 2D
Computation of 2D temperature profiles (steady or
unsteady). It is suitable for the determination of the
heatflow within an arbitrary fire-rated beam cross
section to perform a fire resistance safety check.
Pre-stressing: Pre and Post-Tensioning
CABD Parametric Bridge Design
Axis-based input concept for bridges: Layouts in plan
view and elevation, variables and placements along
the axes, axis-based structural elements. Parametric
cross sections (Cross Section Editor), Template
cross sections.
TENDON-B Pre-stressing for Beams
Generation of tendon layouts for beam elements (3D-
spline). Computation of stressing forces considering
stressing sequences, wedge slip, friction, wobble;
primary and secondary effects.
TENDON-P Pre-stressing for Area Elements
Generation of tendon layouts for shell elements (3D-
spline). Computation of stressing forces considering
stressing sequences, wedge slip, friction, wobble.
TENDON Pre-stressing for Beam and Area Elements TENDON B + P.
Generation of Tendon Geometries for beam and shell
elements ( 3D-spline). Computation of stressing
forces considering stressing sequences, wedge slip,
friction, wobble.

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Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
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 AQBS AQB Advanced Design for Beam Sections
Design code checks for pre-stressed-concrete- and
composite beam cross sections (including
construction stages and built-in stresses like initial
strain of PT). Eigenstresses due to creep, shrinkage
and relaxation.
ELLA Influence Line Evaluation and Traffic Load SOFiLOAD-V
Library
Computation and automatic evaluation of influence
lines for beam and shell structures. Load models
(road and railway) according to various standards
(EN 1991-2, EC HSLM, DIN-Fb 101, DS 804, BS
5400, a.o.), user defined load models.
SOFiLOAD-V Traffic Load Library
Load models (road and railway) according to various
standards (EN 1991-2, EC HSLM, DIN-Fb 101, DS
804, BS 5400, a.o.), user defined load models.
Dynamic / Seismic / Wind
BASE-DYN Basic Dynamics 3D
Basic Dynamics only for FE-Packages. Excitation
with response spectra according to various standards
(EN 1998, DIN 4149, I-DM, SIA, UBC, a.o.),
superposition of results: SRSS, CQC.
LIN-DYN Advanced Dynamics 3D
Linear dynamics and seismic analysis: Beam and
shell structures, eigenfrequencies, lin. time history
(Rolling-Stock), damping, response spectra
according to various standards (EN 1998, DIN 4149,
I-DM, SIA, UBC,
NONL-DYN High-End Dynamics 3D
Nonlinear dynamics and seismic analysis: Beam and
shell structures, eigenfrequencies, time history (lin
and nonlin; Rolling Stock), nonl. damping and
springs, Response spectra according to various
standards (EN 1998, DIN 4149, I-DM, SIA, UBC,
SNIP a.o.), superposition of results: SRSS, SRS1,
CQC, CQC1. Artificial earthquake; Halfspace
Dynamics (SBFEM). Required for dynamic wind
(SOFiLOAD-DW).
FEX-DYN Add on for explicit parallel dynamic analysis in time
SOFiLOAD-W Steady-state Windloading
Computation of wind profiles considering the
topology and roughness on ground, static wind loads
on shell-, cable-, and beam structures; wind spectra
according to Karmann, Davenport, Harris; Codes:
DIN 1055, 1056, 4131-A, 4133-A, 4228.
SOFiLOAD-DH SOFiLOAD- Dynamic Wind
W Dynamic wind loads for time history analyses, 10-
min-wind profiles; wind-spectra according to
Karmann, Davenport, Harris; Computations with
module ASE and DYNA consider the structural
response.

Vorstand: Bankverbindung: Firmensitz Oberschleißheim

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Fink (Vorsitzender) UniCredit-HypoVereinsbank Nürnberg Kto. 358 958 605 BLZ 760 200 70 Amtsgericht München
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
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 Result Evaluation
WinGRAF Graphical Post-processing
Output and representation of data, results and
selection sets in graphical form. Automatic updating
of results plots.
ResultViewer Numerical Post-processing
Output and composition of data, results and selection
sets in tabular form. Export function for further data
processing in spreadsheet programs.
Graphical result on Cross section level – stresses
and forces.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Fluid Dynamics powered by:
Cyclone Fluid Dynamics BV.
DOLFYN Turbulences, numerical procedures,
Temperature/scalars/particles, wind profile in acc. with
EN1991-4, SIA, DIN, SNIP.
Misc.
COLUMN1 Design of R/C columns
Analysis and design of R/C columns, simplified method
according to various standards (DIN 1045-1; OEN-EN-
1992; I-DM-2008; BS-EN-1992), fire resistance safety
according to table 31.
COLUMN Nonlinear design of R/C columns COLUMN 1
Analysis and nonlinear design of R/C columns
subjected to biaxial bending, Theory 2nd order.
COLUMN-FD COLUMN Fire resistance design of R/C columns
Fire resistance design of R/C columns (circular and
rectangular beam cross sections) according to EN
1992-1-2 (EC2). Design according to DIN 1045-1.
FOOTiNG Design of R/C footings
RC Foundation-Design acc. DIN 1054-1:2005 and DIN
1055-100; Design acc. DIN 1045-1:2008.
Consideration of additional moments from 2nd order
theory. Taking over of COLUMN results.
Transfer of the reinforcement to the foundation macro
(SOFiCAD-B)

Vorstand: Bankverbindung: Firmensitz Oberschleißheim

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Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
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 Program Basis Description incl.

Drafting
RCD Revit SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Detailing -
Structure Reinforcement-Application for Autodesk Revit
Creation of 2D reinforcement sheets out of the 3D
model in Revit. A set of Revit families, which can
easily be modified to meet local or company
standards. Creation of bar lists, bending schedules
and cut lists for wire meshes.
SOFiCAD AutoCAD Detailing
Full support of AutoCAD functionality, comfortable,
scale-dependent constructing, associative
dimension incl. level marks, steelwork light to create
profiles in section, editing by double- or right-clicking
and property manager
SOFiCAD-B AutoCAD Reinforcement
Steel bar and mesh layout for any reinforcing
situation. Smooth integration in AutoCAD, flexible
settings for office standards using styles, direct
generation of the schedule, user-defined shapes,
export of existing reinforcement for calculation
according theory 2nd order, polygonal mesh layout,
macros to create parametric members (For Macros
Module Detailing is required)
BAMTEC AutoCAD BAMTEC
Fully automatic creation of carpets including all
required drawings within one file, subsequent
arrangement of areas, extensive editing functions,
additional areas with different options..
SOFiCAD-S SOFiCAD 2D Steelwork module
including schedule
SOFiCAD-V SOFiCAD Alignment module
Allows planning of highway structures according to
alignments including axis, gradients and slope
bands.
Regular cross sections including level marks

Vorstand: Bankverbindung: Firmensitz Oberschleißheim

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Fink (Vorsitzender) UniCredit-HypoVereinsbank Nürnberg Kto. 358 958 605 BLZ 760 200 70 Amtsgericht München
Dipl.-Ing. Frank Deinzer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender: Commerzbank München Kto. 590 697 900 BLZ 700 400 41 HRB 129 710
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Casimir Katz Dr. Johannes Harl Raiffeisenbank Oberschleißheim Kto. 208 205 BLZ 701 694 93 UST-ID-Nr. DE 812 898 417