SPACE GASS 2026 v14.2 – Multi-Purpose 3D Structural Analysis and Design Software

SPACE GASS is a general-purpose structural analysis and design program for 2D and 3D frames, trusses, grillages, beams, and plates . Its extensive features make it suitable for any job, from small beams and portal frames to large high-rise buildings, towers, and bridges . The software’s emphasis on graphics, with a silky smooth 3D rendered interface, allows engineers to visualize and edit their models intuitively .

The latest version, v14.2, continues the evolution of the software, incorporating a 64-bit sparse matrix solver with parallel processing for lightning-fast analysis  and a fully integrated suite of design modules for steel and concrete . The software operates on a cloud licensing system, offering flexibility with stand-alone and floating network options.

Primary Users

SPACE GASS 2026 v14.2 is designed for structural engineers, civil engineers, and design consultants who work on a wide range of projects requiring comprehensive structural analysis and code-compliant design. It serves professionals who:

  • Analyze and design 2D and 3D structures including beams, trusses, grillages, frames, high-rise buildings, towers, cranes, and bridges .

  • Perform linear and non-linear static analysis, dynamic analysis, and buckling analysis .

  • Design steel and reinforced concrete members to multiple international codes, including AS 4100, Eurocode 3, AISC 360, and AS 3600 .

  • Model complex structural behavior with features like semi-rigid joints, tension/compression-only members, cable elements, and master-slave constraints .

  • Integrate with BIM workflows through links with Autodesk Revit, Tekla, and IDEA StatiCa

Key Features & Capabilities

SPACE GASS offers a comprehensive suite of tools covering the entire structural engineering workflow:

Modeling & Visualization

  • Intuitive 3D Interface: Create, edit, and view models in wireframe, outline, or fully rendered photo-realistic modes .

  • Flexible Input Methods: Use the structure wizard, datasheets, or graphical drawing tools to build models efficiently .

  • Advanced Elements: Model with rigid, sliding, and pin-ended members, semi-rigid joints, 3D offsets, and tension/compression-only members . Plate/shell elements with advanced meshing are also supported .

  • Comprehensive Libraries: Includes standard section and material libraries, a shape builder for custom sections, and libraries for spectral, vehicle, and bolt data .

Analysis Capabilities

  • Multiple Analysis Types: Perform linear and non-linear static analysis (including P-Delta effects), buckling analysis, and dynamic analysis (frequency, spectral response, harmonic, and transient response) .

  • Powerful Solver: Utilizes a 64-bit sparse matrix solver that takes advantage of multi-core processors for high-speed computation .

  • Advanced Loading: Define point and distributed loads, thermal loads, prestress, area loads, moving loads, and automatic wind load generation . Load combinations and enveloping are fully supported.

Design and Reporting

  • Steel Design: Automated design to codes including AS 4100, BS 5950, Eurocode 3, AISC 360, and more .

  • Concrete Design: Reinforced concrete design for beams, columns, and slabs in accordance with AS 3600, ACI 318, and Eurocode 2 .

  • Customizable Reports: Generate detailed output reports in PDF format, with powerful filters to control the displayed information .

  • BIM Integration: Direct links with Autodesk Revit, Tekla, ProSteel, and IDEA StatiCa for connection design .

What’s New in SPACE GASS v14.2

Version 14.2 is a key release in the software’s ongoing development, benefiting from recent strategic partnerships and technological advances:

Key Updates (as of 2025/2026)

  • Multi-Core Solver: Continued optimization of the 64-bit sparse matrix solver for maximum performance on modern hardware .

  • Enhanced BIM Integration: Direct links with Autodesk Revit, Tekla, ProSteel, and IDEA StatiCa for a seamless workflow from analysis to detailed design .

  • New Partnerships: In December 2021, SPACE GASS partnered with StruSoft, and in July 2024, it acquired Structural Toolkit to further enhance the design and analysis workflow for engineers .

  • Cloud Licensing: Modernized licensing system offering stand-alone and floating network options with easy activation