structural analysisdesign programs and literature

huangyhg

structural analysis/design programs and literature
i am looking for easy to use, windows oriented structural design programs for steel frame and concrete slab design. nothing too fancy as we specialize in tiltwall construction so my buildings don't require intricate analysis. any source of helpful literature/books would be greatly appreciated. i have checked the local bookstores to no avail.
thank you for your time,
pat
i can provide info for fiber reinforced concrete slab design if you send your mail.
patsablatura
over the past few years i have been using staad3 available from research engineers. this program is very versatile and covers all steel, concrete and timber design. there is also a very useful toolcase module, struct.etc, which covers all sorts of quick designs in concrete and steel. the program is not very expensive and is certainly worth looking at. a demo download is available from their website. www.reel.com.uk
hope this info is of some use
regards
mike
patsablatura
in my original reply to your query i gave you wrong website address for research engineers inc. the correct address for their european site is www.reel.co.uk
they can also be contacted at their headquarters in the us at www.reiusa.com
regards
mike
cv
please visit www.avansse.com and i am sure you will find some good sugestions to your needings. i am a user of this software and it is very helpfull for all my dayly jobs.
regards
patsablatura
there is a software called enercalc. you can visit them at enercalc.com. there software is easy to use and contains a module for tiltwall construction.
hasanh
i have used staad3 and staadpro for years. recently i also started using struct.etc. i find these programs leave much to be desired in the user friendly area. i have enercalc on order and have high hopes. others i have talked with recommend enercalc.
i have come across some very nice programs based on as3600 from inducta.com. worth a look.
i think sap 2000 and staad 3 will help u very much
also
safe for designing slabs
etabs for designing frames
patsablatura
i found this software from asdip on the web recently and downloaded it for evaluation. it appears to be quite good for the money. it also covers design items not normally supported by similar programs like struct.etc or enercalc i.e. deep beam design and corbel/ledger design.
another couple of suggestions to add to the bewildering array above....one is prokon software.....very easy to use, and has built in design capability in british, american and other codes and lots of useful design modules. you can download a full working version from their website for free two month trial.
as a powerful graphical/intuitive alternative to staad you could try robot software website is