What's included:
- Structural modeling and analysis
- Core concrete, steel, and timber design workflows
- Stability and dynamic analysis tools
- BIM-ready model exchange
- Advanced nonlinear analysis
SCIA - Structural Analysis and Design
SCIA delivers powerful structural analysis and design capabilities for engineers working on buildings, infrastructure, and complex structural systems. Explore the SCIA editions to find the solution that fits your engineering workflows and level of structural complexity.
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Includes everything plus:
Includes everything plus:
- Multi-material design workflows
- Parametric modeling tools
- Advanced load generation
- Soil-structure interaction analysis
- Extended BIM integrations
Includes everything plus:
Includes everything plus:
- Advanced nonlinear structural analysis
- Smart meshing and high-performance analysis
- Construction stage simulation
- Optimization tools for structural design
- Extended engineering integrations
Overview
Built by Structural Engineers, for Structural Engineers
SCIA connects structural modeling, analysis, and design validation in a single integrated engineering environment. With more than 50 years of experience and close collaboration with structural engineers worldwide, SCIA Engineer helps teams produce accurate, code-compliant designs faster while improving productivity across everyday engineering tasks. Whether designing buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, or infrastructure, SCIA helps engineers deliver safe and constructible structures with greater confidence.
Capabilities
Compare Key Capabilities
Accurate Structural Models
Accurate Structural Models Create structural analysis models directly or convert BIM models into analysis-ready geometry. Engineers can define frames, surfaces, and structural systems that reflect real-world structural behavior.
Reliable Engineering Analysis
Reliable Engineering Analysis Evaluate structural performance using linear, nonlinear, stability, and dynamic analysis tools to understand how structures respond to loads and design conditions.
Automated Project Deliverables
Code-Compliant Engineering Design Design reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and other structural materials using integrated design checks and calculation tools aligned with international engineering standards.
Design Across Multiple Materials
Design Across Multiple Materials Analyze and design concrete, steel, timber, aluminum, masonry, and composite structures within one engineering environment, allowing teams to evaluate multiple structural systems efficiently.
Success Stories
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SCIA Concept, Professional, and Ultimate?
SCIA Concept focuses on core structural modeling and analysis for everyday engineering projects. SCIA Professional adds advanced engineering workflows, multi-material design, and expanded analysis capabilities. SCIA Ultimate provides the most comprehensive analysis tools for complex structures and advanced structural engineering challenges.
Does SCIA support BIM workflows?
Yes. SCIA supports Open BIM workflows and integrates with leading design and detailing platforms such as Allplan, SDS2, Revit, and Tekla. Engineers can exchange models using IFC and SAF formats for efficient collaboration across disciplines.
Which industries use SCIA?
SCIA is widely used by structural engineering firms, infrastructure designers, industrial engineering teams, and multidisciplinary AEC practices working on buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, and complex structural projects.
Can I upgrade between SCIA editions later?
Yes. SCIA editions are designed to scale with your engineering needs. Teams can upgrade to higher editions as projects become more complex or require advanced structural analysis capabilities.
Can I try SCIA before purchasing?
Yes. You can explore SCIA through a free trial to evaluate its capabilities and determine which edition best fits your workflows and projects.