Structural Analysis and Design Software
General Structural Engineering (GSE) Software Suite
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3D Structural Analysis and Design Software
General Structural Engineering (GSE) Software Suite
The General Structural Engineering (GSE) is a 3D Multi-Material Analysis and Design software tailored for structural engineering. This robust software is designed to cater to a wide range of construction materials, including Timber, Light-Frame Wood, Steel, Cold-Formed Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Automated Slab and Foundation design, and Aluminum.
This 3D frame analysis software offers intuitive modeling features, comprehensive structural analysis capabilities and powerful design tools. The GSE software is user-friendly, easy-to-use and built on a ribbon-based interface, offering a streamlined design element where tools, commands, and options are conveniently organized into tabs and groups for effortless access and navigation.
This 3D frame analysis software offers intuitive modeling features, comprehensive structural analysis capabilities and powerful design tools. The GSE software is user-friendly, easy-to-use and built on a ribbon-based interface, offering a streamlined design element where tools, commands, and options are conveniently organized into tabs and groups for effortless access and navigation.
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Delivering cutting-edge solutions to industry leaders since 1986.
Core features of GSE 3D Structural Analysis software
A structural analysis software for professional engineers.
Integrated design standards
The GSE software offers an integrated, flexible platform for structural engineers, streamlining workflows and optimizing design time with simultaneous multi-material design capabilities.
• Seismic design requirements for buildings as per ASCE, NBCC 2020
• Live load reduction factor (LLRF) for NBCC, ASCE
• Integrated load combinations from ASCE, NBCC, ULS, SLS, Fatigue, Fire resistance
• Timber and wood design as per National Design Specification (NDS), CSA O86
• Reinforced concrete member design as per ACI-318, CSA-A23.3, EC2, ECP-203
• Steel member design for AISC 360 LRFD & ASD, CSA S16, Eurocode 3 and 4, IS 800
• Cold formed steel for AISI S100 and S136
• Aluminum design for AA ADM and CSA S157
• Live load reduction factor (LLRF) for NBCC, ASCE
• Integrated load combinations from ASCE, NBCC, ULS, SLS, Fatigue, Fire resistance
• Timber and wood design as per National Design Specification (NDS), CSA O86
• Reinforced concrete member design as per ACI-318, CSA-A23.3, EC2, ECP-203
• Steel member design for AISC 360 LRFD & ASD, CSA S16, Eurocode 3 and 4, IS 800
• Cold formed steel for AISI S100 and S136
• Aluminum design for AA ADM and CSA S157
Robust and comprehensive structural analysis
The GSE software features comprehensive state-of-the-art structural analysis methods, including:
• Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) including plates and shell elements
• P-Delta Analysis, Linear and Nonlinear Analysis, Buckling Analysis
• Static Equivalent Seismic Analysis, Seismic and Dynamic Time-History Analysis
• Non-linear analysis using load control and displacement control strategy
• Non-linear springs
• Torsion including restrained warping of open sections
• Linear and exact non-linear cable elements
• Direct Analysis Method (DAM) and the Effective Length Method (kL) for AISC 360
• Frequency and Response Spectrum Analysis
• Possibility to add non-structural components using Spatial Objects and Spatial Loads
• Advanced Section Stress Analysis and Built-up sections, and more analysis features
Structural insights animation
The GSE software allows users to animate analysis results, including static, P-Delta, buckling, seismic, and dynamic analyses. This visualization highlights displacements, internal forces, stresses, reactions, mode shapes, and time-history data, offering clear insights into structural behavior.
Animating envelopes focuses on critical regions, simplifying complex data for better decision-making during dynamic events.
Advanced custom reporting
The GSE software offers advanced custom reporting tools, enabling users to create tailored, professional reports with ease. With options to select relevant data, add individual or multiple tables, and customize settings, users can design layouts that meet specific project needs.
Editable titles, table reordering, and predefined templates enhance efficiency, while saved custom layouts streamline future reporting. Reports can be customized and exported to Microsoft Word and Excel, streamlining workflows.
Intuitive graphical interface
The GSE software features an intuitive, ribbon-based graphical user interface powered by DirectX 11 and OpenGL 2.0 for enhanced performance. Users can efficiently create, analyze, and design complex models, visualized as lines, wireframes, or 3D solids.
Users benefit from key functionalities such as automated mesh generation, detailed element creation, and transparency options for components like members, plates, surfaces, spatial objects and panels.
The software supports metric, imperial, and mixed unit systems, which can be modified at any time.
Efficient modeling tools
The GSE software offers versatile modeling tools to create any type of structure efficiently. Key features include local coordinate systems, linear or circular construction lines, and automated commands like move, rotate, extrude, and subdivide.
Models can be edited graphically or via spreadsheets, with options for batch or individual element creation. Persistent groups, advanced selection tools, and renumbering options enhance productivity. Attributes can be set graphically or in spreadsheets, and surfaces facilitate load transfer and self-weight calculations.
Comprehensive results visualization
Results and input data can be visualized, printed, and exported with flexible options for customization, reporting formats, and graphics sharing.
• Visualize results graphically or numerically.
• Print input data and results for the entire structure or specific parts using graphical selection or element ranges.
• Customize lists of input data and results for printing.
• Reports available in multiple formats: SAFI™ reports, Excel, Access, and ASCII text files.
• Graphics can be printed or copied to the clipboard for use in other programs.
• Visualize results graphically or numerically.
• Print input data and results for the entire structure or specific parts using graphical selection or element ranges.
• Customize lists of input data and results for printing.
• Reports available in multiple formats: SAFI™ reports, Excel, Access, and ASCII text files.
• Graphics can be printed or copied to the clipboard for use in other programs.
Enhanced multi-material design capability
within a single, integrated software environment
Structural analysis and design solution for Steel, Concrete, Timber and Aluminum
Seamlessly integrated within a single software environment
The General Structural Engineering (GSE) software offers a significant advantage with its ability to perform multiple material designs simultaneously. This powerful feature enables structural engineers to efficiently design and analyze structures using various materials such as steel, concrete, wood, or aluminum – within a single, integrated software environment.
By integrating advanced design and analysis tools, GSE streamlines workflows, optimizes design time, and enhances productivity. This efficiency is critical in today’s fast-paced engineering projects, allowing for quicker turnaround times and cost-effective designs.
GSE Timber Module
Mass Timber and Light-Frame Wood Structures Design (NDS and CSA O86-19)
GSE Steel Module
Steel and Cold Formed Steel (AISC 360 LRFD & ASD, AISI S100-16, CSA S16, S136-16)
GSE Concrete Module
Reinforced Concrete, Slab and Foundation Design (ACI-318, CSA-A23.3 and ECP-203)
GSE Aluminum Module
Aluminum Structural Analysis and Design Software (AA ADM-2020 and CSA S157)
GSE Software
3D Structural Analysis and Design Software
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Structural Analysis and Design software for Steel, Concrete, Timber and Aluminum
GSE Software
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The GSE Structural Software is a robust technology built on a ribbon-based interface, empowering structural engineers with advanced capabilities for analysis and design of Steel, Concrete, Timber and Aluminum.
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Empower your engineering projects with the advanced capabilities of a hybrid Multi-Material Analysis and Design software solution aligned with American standards.
Empower your engineering projects with the advanced capabilities of a hybrid Multi-Material Analysis and Design software solution.
GSE Software
The GSE is an advanced structural program based on over 38 years of dedicated research and development. This technology-driven solution is designed to empower engineers to tackle complex structural challenges with ease.
With a rich history of continuous development, GSE stands as an example of innovation in the construction industry, earning global recognition for its transformative impact on the field and its role in shaping the construction industry.
General Structural Engineering (GSE)
Multi-material design
The GSE (General Structural Engineering) software provides a powerful and flexible platform for structural engineers to streamline their design workflows and optimize design time.
The ability to run multiple material design simultaneously is a significant advantage offered by the GSE (General Structural Engineering) software. This feature provides structural engineers with enhanced flexibility and efficiency in their design processes. This means that engineers can work with different materials like steel, concrete, wood or aluminum within the same software environment. This flexibility allows for efficient design and analysis of structures that may involve various materials.
By integrating various design and analysis tools, GSE aims to help engineers optimize their design time. This efficiency is critical in today’s fast-paced engineering projects, allowing for quicker turnaround times and cost-effective designs.
GSE Timber
Within the GSE (General Structural Engineering) software suite, GSE Timber is a specialized module that offers the capability to design and analyze timber structures, including light wood framing and engineered wood structures. It aligns with industry standards such as the 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction and the CAN/CSA O86-19 standards, ensuring compliance and precision in timber structural engineering.
GSE Timber provides the flexibility to work with two key types of timber structures: beam-column frames and light framing. The Light Framing package extends the Mass Timber features. This addition enhances the software’s ability to automate parametric generation, analysis, and design of bearing walls and shear walls, streamlining the design process for these critical components.
GSE Timber, with its robust capabilities for timber and engineered wood structural design, empowers engineers to efficiently create and analyze timber-based structures, while maintaining compliance with the latest industry standards. This versatile tool is critical for timber engineering professionals working on a variety of projects.
GSE Steel
GSE steel is a specialized software application integrated within the General Structural Engineering (GSE) software suite. GSE Steel is a powerful and versatile software tool for structural engineers and designers working with steel and composite steel-concrete structures. Its support for various design codes and parametric section shapes, along with its user-friendly interface and optimization capabilities, make it a valuable resource for efficient and accurate structural design and analysis.
GSE Steel supports multiple international design codes, including:
– American AISC 360 (LRFD and ASD)
– Canadian CSA 16
– AISI S100-16 and CSA S136-16
– European Eurocode 3 and 4
– Indian IS 800
GSE Concrete and Foundation Design
The GSE (General Structural Engineering) software includes a powerful suite of tools for integrated structural concrete design, slab engineering, and slab generation.
GSE Concrete is a comprehensive module within the GSE software, enabling the design of concrete members under various conditions, including linear, P-Delta, non-linear, seismic, and dynamic analyses. This feature-rich component ensures precise concrete design for a wide range of structural scenarios.
GSE Concrete offers support for several international building codes, including the American ACI-318, the Canadian CSA-A23.3, and the Egyptian code ECCS 203. This ensures compliance with regional standards and regulations for concrete structural design.
The GSE Concrete software suite, with its comprehensive concrete design, slab engineering, and slab generation capabilities, empowers engineers to tackle diverse concrete-related projects efficiently and accurately, meeting industry standards and codes.
GSE Aluminum
GSE Aluminum is a specialized software application integrated within the GSE (General Structural Engineering) software suite used for the design and verification of aluminum structures of various types.
GSE Aluminum supports industry-standard design codes, including:
– GSE Aluminum complies with the 2020 Edition of the Aluminum Design Manual published by the Aluminum Association (AA ADM-2020)
– The software also adheres to the CAN/CSA S157 design code
Specifications
Modeling Features
Versatile modelling tools to create any type of structures
The GSE software includes powerful and productive features to generate any type of models:
Local coordinate systems
Linear or circular lines of constructions for model creations
Automated commands for model creation such as move, rotate, extrude, copy, attach, subdivide and others
Models can be edited either graphically or by means of spreadsheets
Elements can be created in batch or one by one
Elements of the models can be selected either graphically or according to a set of criterions
Persistent groups of selected objects can be created and edited graphically or by means of spreadsheets
Powerful edition and automatic generation tools
Similar connected members can be merged together
Elements of the structure can be renumbered according to several criterions
Element attributes can be set graphically or by means of spreadsheets (sections, analysis parameters, rotation angles, etc.)
Surfaces can be used for load transfer and self-weight calculation.
Results and Reports
Comprehensive reports
Results can be visualized either graphically or numerically.
Input data and results may be printed for the whole structure or partial structures using a graphical selection or a range of elements.
Customized list of input data and results to be printed.
Reports are available in several formats including SAFI™ reports, Microsoft Excel worksheets, Microsoft Access databases and ASCII text files.
All graphics can be printed or copied to the clipboard for use in external programs.
Data Exchange
File import and data exchange
IFC (INDUSTRY FOUNDATION CLASSES)
The integration of the IFC in the GSE program enables importation of models from a large number of architectural and structural software. IFC-Architecture interface for importing models from Revit or other IFC compliant programs.
IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) is an open and neutral data format allowing the definition of related classes to all construction objects. It is dedicated to the building sector and aims to software interoperability (all editors, all applications).
IFC is the most widely used protocol for information exchange and sharing between different platforms of BIM (Building Information Modeling).
AutoCAD interface to import and export models by way of a DXF file.
The solid view of the structure may also be exported when exporting to AutoCAD.
The SDNF (Steel Detailing Neutral File) interface exports beams, columns and braces to SDNF compatible detailing software.
The KISS (Keep It Simple Steel) interface exports beams, columns and braces to KISS compatible estimation software.
If required, members subdivision and account for physical elements will be carried out automatically.