GRAITEC Tricalc Gest Midplan AdvanceCAD 2027: Integrated Structural Engineering Suite

GRAITEC Tricalc Gest Midplan AdvanceCAD 2027 is a comprehensive structural engineering software suite that integrates multiple GRAITEC products into a unified workflow. The suite combines:

  • Tricalc – Structural analysis and design for concrete, steel, and timber buildings

  • Gest Midplan – Project management and structural documentation tools

  • AdvanceCAD – BIM-integrated structural modeling, analysis, and design platform

???? Primary Users

This integrated structural engineering suite is designed for:

  • Structural Engineers & Civil Engineering Consultants performing advanced finite element analysis, concrete and steel design, and BIM coordination

  • Construction & Infrastructure Professionals managing building projects from conception to detailed documentation

  • Steel & Concrete Detailers generating reinforcement drawings, connection designs, and fabrication data

  • BIM Coordinators & Project Managers integrating structural models with architectural and MEP disciplines

  • Academic Researchers & Engineering Students studying structural behavior and design methodologies

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

 

???? What’s New in Tricalc 2027

Feature Description
Simultaneous Multi-Instance Opening Open multiple software instances simultaneously to streamline workflow and compare different models
New Beam & Column Generation Methods Improved automation for structural element creation
Enhanced Mesh & LSF Panel Automation Greater automation for finite element meshing and Light Steel Frame panels
Improved DXF-3D Export Enhanced CAD integration for smoother data exchange with external modeling software
Extended Modal Analysis Up to 250 vibration modes for more comprehensive dynamic analysis
Enhanced Structural Precision New considerations for stiffness and self-weight calculations
Improved Foundation, Construction Phasing & Drawing Documentation Better handling of construction stages and automated drawing generation

???? What’s New in Advance Design 2027

Feature Description
CLT Panels (Cross-Laminated Timber) New modeling and analysis capabilities for timber structural solutions, enabling more complex and sustainable designs
Integrated AI Assistant Natural language interaction to accelerate model setup, access functionality, and resolve questions without interrupting workflow
Open API (REST API) Automate processes, customize workflows, and connect to external tools. Create models, apply loads, run FEM analysis, and obtain results via code without using the interface. Write a script once and reuse it across all projects
Retaining Wall Module Dedicated modeling and verification tool for retaining structures, improving productivity and reducing calculation times
Productivity & Usability Improvements Optimized modeling, analysis, and documentation processes for faster, more consistent results on real-world projects

???? Core Capabilities

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEM) – Structural analysis for concrete, steel, and timber buildings

  • Code Compliance – Eurocode (EC-2, EC-8), NBR 8800:2024, and other international standards 

  • BIM Integration – Seamless data exchange with architectural and MEP models

  • Reinforcement Design – Automatic rebar detailing and bar bending schedules

  • Steel Connection Design – Comprehensive connection verification and optimization

  • Construction Phasing – Sequential construction analysis and staging

  • Foundation Design – Isolated, combined, and mat foundation analysis