Steel frames structural analysis software. Not expensive 3

[NickCae]

Dear Community Professionals,
I am working at small consulting company as consultant (full time at university). The company needs in not expensive structural analysis software (for large portions of monotonous work). More particularly steel frames linear (only) static researching. I have experience in Autodesk Robot Structural and Bentley STAAD Pro (academic versions). Both of them are pretty. I really do not know what is better for me . But they are very expensive.
Company asks me to find something fast, easy, not expensive...
I woild like to ask some advice.

 

[wiktor]

Try Multiframe from

http://www.daystarsoftware.com/products/multiframe

I think it's ideal for the small company and framing work.

 

[NickCae]

Thanks,
Looks great. Probably will try Demo...
1595$
two-three variants more for tender will be very appreciated.

 

[connectegr]

We have found RISA 3D to be the best buy. For less than the maintenance on our STAAD software, RISA has been our staff favorite.

http://www.FerrellEngineering.com

 

[NickCae]

Thank again,
1. DayStar Multiframe http://www.daystarsoftware.com/products/multiframe
3. RISA 3D http://www.risa.com/p_risa3d.html
4. RSTAB http://www.dlubal.ru/rstab-7xx.aspx
5. TIMO Structural http://www.orlovsoft.com
(Chief's son choice )

Would be glad for more better (or comparable) variant I will include it in my .ppt presentation.

Deep Thanks for fast answers.

 

[MiketheEngineer]

Like RISA - once you have it and it works the way you want - just update it every few years!!

 

[MiketheEngineer]

PS - You might qualify for a student versions??

 

[NickCae]

Is it possible? For commercial purposes...
Customer (steel constructions new line) asks about verification documentation (CAE solutions reports).

 

[jberg]

My vote would be VisualAnalysis from IES (

http://www.iesweb.com).

They have different levels available. Analyzes steel, concrete, wood etc.

JWB

 

[NickCae]

Very easy to use as Screencast shows...
I mean changing section properties and type,
objects selection.
Thank