Steel design Archives

A3D MAX

2D/3D elastic/plastic/P-Delta frame analysis with integrated BS5950/EC3 and BS8110/EC2 design with links to AutoCAD and CADS RC.

Steelwork Member Designer

Rigorous steel design/checks to meet the requirements of EC3 or BS 5950 Part 1 2000, stand alone or integrated into structural analysis.

Steel Simple Connection Designer

Quickly check simple steel connections based on BS EN 1993:2005 and SCI P358.

Steelwork Moment Connection Designer

Complements and extends the scope of the "Green Book" for moment connections, with all types of stiffeners and haunches linked to analysis and portal design.

SMART Portal 2D

A specialised, adaptable multi-bay portal frame software that's easy to use and can design virtually any configuration of portal frame and combination of loadings and links to AutoCAD for details.

A specialised building modeller for designing single and multi-bay portal frame buildings. Complete 3D solutions can be designed in seconds for rapid costing and linked to steelwork detailing software for details.

Steelwork

2D steelwork detailing solution for consulting engineers and fabricators, automates GA drawings and connection details.

Dlubal RFEM

Dlubal RFEM is a standalone solution capable of designing civil and structural engineering projects of varying complexity in a wide range of construction materials. Its versatile application and easy-to-use interface makes perfect for all types of structure.

SMART Engineer

Friendly calculation pad, "calcpad", software for Engineers. Design for all popular materials: steel, concrete, masonry, timber, composite beams. Features hundreds of structural calculations and other calculation templates.

“The guys from CADS we’re kind enough to let me assess their SMART Portal 2D modelling software. I have to say I was impressed. Easy to use and navigate through the configuration screens, managing through some some complexities along the way. I was super impressed and pleased with the resulting output and supportive detail. - top product and great support”

Steve Smith, Owner

“CADS provide unbeatable and professional customer support.”

Richard Sheehy, Company Director

"I would like to thank everyone at CADS for such a brilliant product. To the guy who first wrote the software, the developers who kept it up to date, and to the Support Team for their excellent support over the years, often getting me out of a tight spot, most often on a Friday afternoon when a client was demanding finished drawings and bar schedules. I have used it so successfully over many years, for several different clients on numerous projects and it proved faultless throughout."

David Smith, Senior CAD Technician

“Thank you for your co-operation on this project, we appreciate your flexibility in accommodating the extended programme and your timely response to our demands.”

Rob Fryer, Senior BIM / CAD Technician

"CADS Piled Wall Suite enables us to assess the stability of multi-stage, multi-propped embedded retaining walls within minutes which is vital to us meeting our customers' expectations in delivering the 4500+ designs that we complete each year. No other software on the market combines this level of functionality with ease and speed of use."

Andrew Simms, Design Manager

"The CADS Piled Wall Suite and A3D MAX design suite is integral to the day-to-day engineering delivery at Mabey Hire. Being simple to use yet powerful enough to tackle complex temporary works problems is a huge benefit and reflects the flexibility and adaptability of the design software that we require."

Jon Barritt, Special Projects Engineer

"We have been using the CADS suite of software for over 20 years, the quality of the software and the level of support has always been outstanding"

Jamie Seabrook, IT Manager

"CADS Masonry Panel Design software has increased our productivity and is very intuitive and easy to use, especially when design changes are requested."

James Roberts, Principal Engineer