🏗️ What Is ProtaStructure?

ProtaStructure is a professional structural engineering and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software designed for structural engineers to model, analyze, design, and detail building structures composed of concrete, steel, and composite materials. It integrates advanced structural analysis with code-based design and documentation tools, all within a single unified platform to support fast, accurate and coordinated project delivery.

🔧 Core Capabilities & Features

🧱 Comprehensive BIM Structural Modeling

ProtaStructure enables intuitive 3D physical modeling of structural systems including concrete beams, slabs, columns, foundations, shear walls, steel trusses, braces, and composite elements. It supports dynamic input with versatile views for efficient model creation, review and modification.

📐 Advanced Structural Analysis

The software includes a powerful 3D finite element analysis (FEA) engine capable of:

• Frame & shell element analysis
• Rigid zones and detailed diaphragm modeling
• Staged construction and various analysis approaches for both simple and complex structures.

📊 Automated Load & Code Checks

ProtaStructure automates calculation and application of loads — such as seismic, wind, snow, and notional loads — and performs international design code checks. It supports major global standards and provides load combinations and code compliance reporting to streamline regulatory requirements.

🧮 Seismic & Performance Design

Structural engineers can conduct detailed seismic analyses (including RSA and pushover methods), irregularity checks, and ductile design. Tools for performance assessment and retrofitting based on advanced (e.g., nonlinear time history) methods are also included.

📐 Design Documentation & Detailing

ProtaStructure helps automate design documentation, producing high-quality drawings, reports, and reinforcement detailing. Features like load editing, soil pressure visualization, and export from Excel improve productivity and accuracy.

🔄 BIM Collaboration & Interoperability

The software is built with BIM integration at its core, facilitating collaboration with other design tools such as Autodesk Revit, TeklaStructures, ArchiCAD, and more. It supports standard data formats like IFC, DXF and SAF for seamless model exchange.

🏢 Who It’s For

ProtaStructure is primarily used by structural engineers, design firms, and BIM teams working on building projects that require integrated modeling, analysis, and design of reinforced concrete, steel, and composite structures. It’s especially suited for professionals who need to meet international design codes and coordinate across multidisciplinary project workflows.