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.

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Theresa Tassi

"I would like to say a very big 'Thank You' to you and your team for the huge effort expended over the past week on the Citroen Podium reinforcement drawings. Your effort is very much appreciated."

Tom Fitzpatrick, Technical Director

"The team worked very efficiently for this development, in a tight programme and managed to deliver on time with minor comments. We really appreciate the effort and we are happy working with CADS. Big thank you!"

Stavros Georgiou | Joint Managing Director

"CADS were very responsive to our demanding RC detailing requests and issued the drawings and schedules in a timely manner to enable us to meet the construction programme."

Rob Cargill, Senior Project Engineer

"I'd like to thank you for your work over the Christmas period to keep the detailing moving. Your efforts will be key to the success of the project and we very much appreciate them."

Tom Kitchin, Engineering Team

"Thank you to you and the whole CADS team for your efforts on our projects in 2022. I look forward to more successful work together this year."

William Morris, Conservation Accredited Engineer

"All staff members are always so polite and professional, always aiming to assist with tight deadlines and large amounts of work, so I do appreciate it on my projects, especially on projects where contractors have very demanding programmes."

Elizabeth Side, Associate

"CADS Detailing Services are a pleasure to work with. They will always ensure projects will be delivered on time and communicate with you throughout the detailing process."

Jimmy Reading