Tekla Structures

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Tekla Structures
DeveloperTekla
Stable release
2025 / March 2025
Repository
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    Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
    Platformx64
    TypeCAD, building information modeling
    LicenseProprietary
    Websitetekla.com/products/tekla-structures

    Tekla Structures is a 3D building information modeling software able to model structures that incorporate different kinds of building materials, including steel, concrete, timber and glass.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Tekla allows structural drafters and engineers to design a building structure and its components using 3D modeling, generate 2D drawings and access building information.[2][3][5] Tekla Structures was formerly known as Xsteel (X as in X Window System, the foundation of the Unix GUI).[7]

    Features

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    Tekla Structures is used in the construction industry for steel and concrete detailing, precast and cast in-situ. The software enables users to create and manage 3D structural models in concrete or steel, and guides them through the process from concept to fabrication.[8] The process of shop drawing creation is automated. It is available in different configurations and localized environments.[9]

    Tekla Structures is known to support large models with multiple simultaneous users, but is regarded as relatively expensive, complex to learn and fully utilize.[1] It competes in the BIM market with AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, DProfiler and Digital Project, Lucas Bridge, PERICad and others.[1][2] Tekla Structures is Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) compliant.[5]

    Modeling scopes within Tekla Structures includes Structural Steel, Cast-in-Place (CIP), Concrete, Reinforcing Bar, Miscellaneous Steel and Light Gauge Drywall Framing.[3] The transition of Xsteel to Tekla Structures in 2004 added significant more functionality and interoperability.[6] It is often used in conjunction with Autodesk Revit, where structural framing is designed in Tekla and exported to Revit using the IFC or DWG/DXF formats.[10]

    Applications

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    Engineers have used Tekla Structures to model stadiums, offshore structures, pipe rack structures, plants, factories, residential buildings, bridges and skyscrapers.[1][2] Tekla Structures was used in the construction design for various projects around the world, including:[11][12]

    Tekla Structures was used extensively for the steel design of Capital Gate at Abu Dhabi, UAE.[4] Files exported from Tekla facilitated faster steel fabrication.[4] One of the architects, Jeff Schofield, stated that "it was the right time in history and we had the right technology to make this happen".[4]

    The Manitoba Hydro Spillway Replacement was designed using Tekla Structures to "successfully model and co-ordinate its design", a project that won the TEKLA 2012 North American BIM Award for "Best Concrete Project".[19] It was the "first hydroelectric project that has seen steel, concrete, and rebar fully detailed using Tekla Structures".[20]

    Stable version release - history dates

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    • Tekla Structures 16.0 - March 2010
    • Tekla Structures 17.0 - February 2011
    • Tekla Structures 18.0 - March 2012
    • Tekla Structures 19.0 - March 2013
    • Tekla Structures 20.0 - February 2014
    • Tekla Structures 21.0 - March 2015
    • Tekla Structures 2016 - March 2016
    • Tekla Structures 2017 - March 2017
    • Tekla Structures 2018 - March 2018
    • Tekla Structures 2019 - March 2019
    • Tekla Structures 2020 - March 2020
    • Tekla Structures 2021 - March 2021
    • Tekla Structures 2022 - March 2022
    • Tekla Structures 2023 - March 2023
    • Tekla Structures 2024 - March 2024
    • Tekla Structures 2025 - March 2025

    See also

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    References

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    11. ^ Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners Announced Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, 08 January 2014, Construsoft
    12. ^ Tekla Announces Global BIM Awards 2013 Winners, JAN 9, 2014, ForConstructionPros.com
    13. ^ Daytona International Speedway Grandstand Replacement Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, McGill, USA, Tekla Awards
    14. ^ Tekla launches structural design software, JEDDAH, April 9, 2015, TradeArabia, "The Abu Dhabi Airport – Midfield Terminal Complex, the King Abdullah Financial District and King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and National Museum of Qatar are among the Middle East projects that have used Tekla Building Information Modeling"
    15. ^ Daytona International Speedway-Frontstretch Grandstand Project Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Barton Malow, USA, Tekla Awards
    16. ^ Denver International Airport Expansion Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing, USA, Tekla Awards
    17. ^ San Jose Earthquakes Stadium Archived 2021-01-28 at the Wayback Machine, Steel Systems Engineering, Inc. USA, & Intelligent Engineering, UK, Tekla Awards
    18. ^ BB&T Ballpark Archived 2021-01-20 at the Wayback Machine, Concrete and coordination by Wayne Brothers Inc., Rebar by Harris Steel, Charlotte, USA, Tekla Awards
    19. ^ a b KGS Group Tekla North American BIM Award Archived 2015-07-09 at the Wayback Machine, KGS Website
    20. ^ a b Manitoba projects win in North American BIM Awards, Construction Canada, September 5, 2012
    21. ^ Manitoba Hydro Spillway Replacement Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, KGS Group, Manitoba, Canada, Tekla Awards
    22. ^ Singapore Sports Hub - National Stadium Roof Archived 2021-04-18 at the Wayback Machine, Arup Singapore, Singapore, Tekla Awards
    23. ^ University of Saskatchewan - Gordon Oakes - Red Bear Student Center Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, IKONA DRAFTING SERVICES PHILIPPINES INC., Canada, Tekla
    24. ^ New Troja Bridge in Prague Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Excon, a.s., Czech Republic, Tekla Awards
    25. ^ Tesco Sheringham Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, Pinnacle Sheringham, UK, Tekla Awards
    26. ^ Baylor University Stadium Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, BDS Vircon Steel Detailers, Australia, Tekla Awards
    27. ^ Canopée des Halles, Paris Archived 2022-03-31 at the Wayback Machine, Société Fayat métal, Tekla Awards
    28. ^ Sutter Medical Centre, Castro Valley Archived 2020-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, Tekla UAE
    29. ^ Chennai Airport Erweiterung Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Tekla UAE
    30. ^ SAMSUNG C&T USES TEKLA TO MAKE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE FREE-FORM BUILDING POSSIBLE Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, Tekla
    31. ^ Capital Gate Tower, Tekla
    32. ^ Torre Capital Gate, Tekla UAE
    33. ^ King abdullah financial district Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Arabian International Company (AIC - JORDAN), Saudi Arabia, Tekla Awards
    34. ^ King Abdulaziz Center For World Culture Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, Zamil Structural Steel Company Ltd, Saudi Arabia, Tekla Awards
    35. ^ Hilton Garden Inn Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, Emirates Precast Construction L.L.C., United Arab Emirates, Tekla Awards
    36. ^ Puuvilla Shopping Centre Archived 2021-01-20 at the Wayback Machine, Tekla Awards
    37. ^ Shopping Center Puuvila, Skanska
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