The challenging environment in the construction industry makes efficient design and construction more important than ever. However, the latest version of ALLPLAN provides a solution: ALLPLAN 2025 enables higher productivity through seamless workflows, automated design processes, and innovative real-time collaboration. In particular, the integration of ALLPLAN, SCIA, and FRILO will further simplify collaboration between structural and reinforcement engineers. Let’s take a look at the most important new features for structural and precast designers.
Efficient conversion from geometric to structural analysis models
AutoConverter is a powerful service available in the ALLPLAN Cloud via BIMPLUS. It enables the seamless creation of models for structural analysis from 3D geometric models. What makes the AutoConverter different?
- Structural analysis models for calculation: AutoConverter automatically creates structural analysis models from 3D geometric models. These can be exported in SAF format to a wide range of structural analysis programs.
- Update and compare revisions: When changes are made, you can easily update your analysis models and compare them with previous versions.
- Support for curved elements: AutoConverter can handle complex structures with curved components.
Technical preview: transfer of reinforcement information
As a result of the closer cooperation between the development teams at ALLPLAN, FRILO, and SCIA, reinforcement parameters such as the number and diameter of the longitudinal reinforcement and spacing of stirrup reinforcement can now be easily transferred from the FRILO B5+ column program to the automatic column reinforcement in ALLPLAN. A parametric reinforcement model is then created in ALLPLAN. These functions will be extended to other components such as beams and foundations, as well as to SCIA Engineer and other structural analysis solutions. This saves time in the design process and helps to reduce costs.
Automatic reinforcement along freeform surfaces: quick and easy
Structural engineers will love the new reinforcement along any surface feature. Instead of modeling each rebar individually, ALLPLAN 2025 simply places the reinforcement automatically. This works for 3D freeform geometries as well as for slabs and walls. The result is significant time savings.
3D reinforcement is easy and intuitive thanks to direct object modification
With ALLPLAN 2025, you can now easily modify circular placements, spiral, and area reinforcement. The 'what you see is what you get' approach allows you to work faster and helps you to identify and correct inappropriate results immediately.
Free-form formwork: taking advantage of industrial prefabrication
When it comes to components with complex geometries, conventional formwork systems reach their limits due to geometric adaptability. In these cases, free-form formwork is used. ALLPLAN 2025 provides a single tool for designing fully customized formwork for both simple and complex free-form geometries. The data can also be used for digital production to take full advantage of industrial prefabrication.
Precast Data Validator: Minimize precast design errors
The enhanced Precast Data Validator is a key tool for minimizing errors in precast design and detailing. The Data Validator enables the production of high-quality, error-free precast concrete elements. This means that users can rely on the model for correct data for production. This in turn means minimal risk of production errors in the precast plant and accidents on the construction site.
Schöck manufacturer catalogue: the latest installation parts available
ALLPLAN 2025 also includes the new version of the Schöck manufacturer's catalogue v.1.0.12.2 as standard. What are the benefits?
- Direct access via a web service: Users always have access to the latest product data in the form of PythonParts. These offer individually adjustable levels of detail.
- More flexibility and new attributes: The new functions enable even better customization and provide an intelligent data structure.
- Accelerated search function: Article numbers can now be processed even more efficiently.
The numerous innovations in ALLPLAN 2025 enable you to save a considerable amount of time and deliver high-quality results. Try out the new functions for structural and precast design and increase your productivity!
