Tekla Structuresvs
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Overview
Tekla Structures is a BIM software for structural engineering, detailing, fabrication, and construction management. It enables the creation of accurate, detailed, and constructible 3D models for steel, concrete, and timber structures, with advanced tools for project collaboration and fabrication.
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Pricing
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Tekla Structures
$400 /mo
Enterprise
Free
Capabilities
3D structural modeling
3D structural modeling capability
Steel detailing
Steel detailing capability
Concrete detailing
Concrete detailing capability
Drawing production
Drawing production capability
Fabrication support
Fabrication support capability
Trimble Connect
Integration with Trimble Connect
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Integration with Revit
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IFC
Integration with IFC
MIS systems
Integration with MIS systems
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
Access controls
Access controls security feature
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