StruSoft

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StruSoft is an innovative Swedish software company with more than 40 years of experience developing specialist applications for structural analysis, design, 3D modelling, collaboration and energy for the building industry. Our main software products:
▶️ FEM-Design: an advanced and intuitive 3D structural design & analysis software;
▶️ PRE-Stress: an advanced prestressed concrete design software;
▶️ WIN-Statik: a structural engineering software for common design tasks;
▶️ IMPACT: StruSoft’s intelligent 3D model-based family of BIM software;
▶️ DIMENSION: a series of structural and HVAC analysis programs;
▶️ JIGI: a structural engineering software that helps you with 2D/3D structural frame modelling, analysis & design.
▶️BIM Energy: an analysis software, web-based for state-of-the-art building energy simulation and calculation engine.

Eurocode Generation 2 is coming. The question is no longer whether you need to prepare, but how and when you start. To h...
06/10/2026

Eurocode Generation 2 is coming. The question is no longer whether you need to prepare, but how and when you start. To help you in this transition, FEM-Design 25.01 is now available and includes the first implementation of selected second-generation Eurocodes. It lets you explore how upcoming requirements may influence design assumptions, load calculations, and everyday workflows.

The currently implemented parts include:

- EN 1990-1: Basis of structural and geotechnical design
- EN 1991-1-3: Snow loads
- EN 1991-2: Traffic loads
- EN 1992-1-1: Design of concrete structures, general rules
- EN 1992-1-2: Structural fire design
- EN 1993-1-8: Design of steel structures, joints (excluding bracing joints)
- EN 1996-1-1: Design of masonry structures, general rules
- EN 1998-1-1: Earthquake resistance, general rules
- EN 1998-1-2: Earthquake resistance, buildings

Read the full release notes here: https://manual.fem-design.com/25/new_ver/release_notes/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=release&utm_content=link

Not using FEM-Design yet? Explore the second-generation Eurocode support with a free trial. Click the link in the comments section to get your free trial.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We'd be happy to help you explore the first implementation of Eurocode Generation 2 introduced in FEM-Design 25.01.

01/10/2026

Most structural engineers learn how to use shell elements. Fewer learn how they work. If you've ever looked at Mxy, twisting moments, coupling effects, or reinforcement directions and thought, "I trust the software, but I'm not sure I fully understand what's happening", this video is for you.

Shell FE models are behind many of the analyses we perform every day, yet some of their most important behaviours are rarely explained clearly. Once you understand how shells work, you can set their properties and build your own formulas and engineering models.

Watch the video below and see how shell FEM really works.

Moreover, you can read the dedicated technical blog post on this topic which highlights the following:

• Shell twist stiffness
• Twist deformation
• Plane shear stiffness of shells
• Membrane matrix and coupling factors
• Bending matrix and coupling
• Stiffness adjusting, cracking etc
• Automatic shell models

Read it here: https://strusoft.com/blog/blog/shell-models-demystified/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=jonivideo&utm_content=link

In this interview with Dennis Kristensen, Managing Director at Matrix/StruSoft Structural, one theme comes through clear...
29/09/2026

In this interview with Dennis Kristensen, Managing Director at Matrix/StruSoft Structural, one theme comes through clearly: simplifying engineering workflows without compromising engineering rigour is possible.

The discussion covers:
• Why Simplex Suite is being developed as a connected environment for everyday design tasks such as beams, foundations, columns and frames.
• How cloud-based workflows can reduce time spent managing files, reports and repetitive manual steps.
• What the new 7DOF warping bar in FEM-Design means for more realistic modelling of torsional behaviour and stability effects.
• Why AI should support engineering judgement, not replace it.
• How StruSoft is preparing for the next generation of Eurocodes while helping engineers adapt with confidence.

Read it here: https://strusoft.com/blog/blog/simpler-smarter-more-connected-structural-engineering-an-interview-with-dennis-kristensen/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=announcementpost&utm_content=link

As structural engineers, it’s easy to stick with the tools and workflows we already know. They feel comfortable. But som...
22/09/2026

As structural engineers, it’s easy to stick with the tools and workflows we already know. They feel comfortable. But sometimes, that comfort can stand in the way of discovering a more efficient way of working.

In this free webinar, Ciprian Tibea will show how FEM-Design can help simplify everyday engineering tasks, streamline your workflow, and save valuable time throughout the design process.

Whether you’re completely new to FEM-Design or simply curious to see how it performs in real projects, this session will give you a practical introduction to the software.

What’s in it for you:
- Building a structural model from zero
- Defining loads and generating load combinations
- Designing beams and columns
- Working with documentation tools and IFC imports

This is not a marketing presentation. It’s a hands-on demonstration.

Date: 14 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (CET)

Register here and we’ll see you there: https://strusoft.com/blog/events/introduction-to-fem-design-14-10-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=announcementpost&utm_content=link

14/09/2026

Did you know FEM-Design and the Simplex Foundation are connected? In the video below, our colleague Victor Sandahl shows how to export reactions to Simplex Foundation easily.

This is one of the steps the Simplex team emphasises for interoperability, so keep an eye out for more smooth features like this.

Simplex Foundation is ready for the second-generation Eurocodes, and you can design concrete pad and strip foundations. Moreover, the tool considers soil interaction, calculates settlements, and provides professional, efficient reports.

Try it in your projects by starting with the free trial: https://strusoft.com/software/simplex-suite/simplex-foundation-design-software/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=video&utm_content=link

When modelling linearly varying pressure on a surface, should you use Soil/Hydrostatic Pressure or Variable Surface Load...
10/09/2026

When modelling linearly varying pressure on a surface, should you use Soil/Hydrostatic Pressure or Variable Surface Load? While both can produce similar results, they are based on different principles and suit different situations.

In this article, we cover when each method is the better choice, how they differ in load definition and user control, and what to consider to ensure the load behaves as intended in your FEM model.

This support article from our knowledge database provides practical tips and guidance for working more effectively in FEM-Design.

Read it here: https://strusoft.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/47001301523-how-to-model-variable-surface-loads-soil-hydrostatic-pressure-vs-variable-surface-load?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=Announcement&utm_content=link

Structural engineers know what change feels like: a new software feature, a new workflow, a national code change, someti...
08/09/2026

Structural engineers know what change feels like: a new software feature, a new workflow, a national code change, sometimes an entirely new software platform. But the bigger change nowadays will be the transition to Eurocode Generation 2.

While FEM-Design 25 introduced important capabilities such as the 7 DoF warping bar model, improved interoperability, and productivity enhancements, the design standards behind our calculations are evolving too.

The biggest impact of Eurocode Generation 2 may not come from one major change, but from many smaller ones that gradually reshape everyday engineering practice, such as updated load combinations, new snow-load provisions, or changes to concrete design.

Individually, these changes may seem minor. Together, they can influence the assumptions, calculations, and decisions you must make every day.

That’s why the upcoming Eurocode Generation 2 support in FEM-Design 25.1 is worth paying attention to. It will bring you early support for the second-generation Eurocodes, giving you time to prepare your workflows before adoption becomes mandatory.

Until the release, you can explore FEM-Design’s capabilities in your projects. Start with a free trial: https://strusoft.com/software/3d-structural-analysis-software-fem-design/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=femdesign25.1reminder&utm_content=link

03/09/2026

Can AI understand and reason from complete finite element models? To find out, we provided large AI models with extensive FEM data and evaluated the outcomes. The results reveal both impressive capabilities and clear limitations.

This video demonstrates how AI performs when analysing engineering information, including:

- Hot-Spot Method workflows
- Automated engineering report generation
- Interpretation of energy concepts in structural analysis
- Processing and summarising finite element model data
- Identifying model behaviour and drawing conclusions
- Understanding where AI assistance ends, and engineering expertise remains essential

If you’re interested in the practical use of AI in structural analysis, this video provides real examples, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Designing columns should not require jumping between multiple tools, spreadsheets, and manual checks. That's exactly why...
01/09/2026

Designing columns should not require jumping between multiple tools, spreadsheets, and manual checks. That's exactly why we’re building SIMPLEX Column. It’s a dedicated application that helps you analyse and design concrete, steel, and timber columns efficiently, even when the calculations are complex.

After all, designing columns rarely stops at normal force and bending. Add biaxial loading, imperfections, connection eccentricities, and second-order effects, and what looked like a straightforward design task quickly becomes more demanding.

With SIMPLEX Column, you'll be able to:

- Analyse and design concrete, steel and timber columns in one application.
- Use the General Method for concrete columns.
- View interactive N-M interaction diagrams.
- Generate load combinations automatically.
- Apply local load eccentricities.
- Automatically design reinforcement layouts and section sizes.

Join the waiting list today, and you will receive two months of free usage when SIMPLEX Column becomes available this autumn.

👉 https://strusoft.com/software/simplex-suite/simplex-column-design-software/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=simplexcolumncampaignreminder&utm_content=link

We have lots of exciting updates ahead for the Simplex Suite. After a strong focus on implementing the latest Eurocode u...
24/08/2026

We have lots of exciting updates ahead for the Simplex Suite. After a strong focus on implementing the latest Eurocode updates across the Simplex apps, we’re now turning our attention to new features and improvements.

These developments will help you work more efficiently:

- Release of Simplex Column
- An updated Simplex Center
- File Sharing
- MultiPrint
- New reports for beams and foundations
- Simplex Frame Beta
- And much more

We’re looking forward to autumn and to sharing these new capabilities with our users. Stay tuned for more details!

As always, if you’re already working with the Simplex apps, feel free to reach out with any feedback.

If you’re not familiar with these 2D apps, check out this link: https://strusoft.com/software/simplex-suite/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=reminder&utm_content=link

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