Graitec Advance Design Tutorial -

GRAITEC Advance Design is a leading BIM-integrated software for structural analysis and design. It offers a complete environment for the static and dynamic analysis of 2D and 3D structures using the finite element method. It provides advanced design capabilities for steel, reinforced concrete, and timber structures.

Select the respective load tool from the Model Ribbon , enter the magnitude (e.g., -5 kN/m² in the FZ direction for a downward slab load), and click on the structural elements to apply it.

: Select Displacements from the toolbar, choose your load combination, and click Post-Process . The software will show an exaggerated deformed shape of your structure. Forces : Toggle to Forces to view Axial Forces ( ), Shear Forces ( ), or Bending Moments ( Utilizing Result Diagrams and Color Maps

Choose the . Click the library icon to select from standard steel profiles (HEA, IPE) or define custom parametric rectangular/circular concrete sections.

The software will automatically combine loads using the appropriate safety factors dictated by your chosen design code. 4. Meshing and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Draw the perimeter using the snap points. The software automatically handles internal meshing connectivity later. Applying Supports

The central command center. It organizes your project into two distinct modes:

This comprehensive tutorial walks you through the entire structural workflow, from navigating the user interface to exporting production-ready documentation. 1. Introduction to Graitec Advance Design

Use the to calculate required reinforcement for beams, columns, walls, and slabs.

Generate combinations automatically according to the selected standards (e.g., Eurocode 0).

: View the displaced shape under SLS (Serviceability Limit State) combinations to verify that floor deflections do not breach code limits.

: Used for geometry creation and defining structural properties.

Choose the modeling method (e.g., rectangular, polygonal, or splines) and click in the workspace to define the boundaries of your slab or shear wall. Adding Supports

Here are answers to the most common questions new users have about using Advance Design: