Tedds Structural Analysis And Design
Developed by (part of Trimble), Tedds is a powerful software solution that automates repetitive structural calculations and handles the heavy lifting of daily engineering tasks. It bridges the gap between hand calculations and complex Finite Element Analysis (FEA), providing a transparent, code-compliant, and document-ready workflow.
| Feature | Tekla Tedds | STAAD/ETABS (FEA) | Excel + Manual | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Analysis type | Component / analytical | Full 3D FEA | Manual formulas | | Code compliance | Built-in, extensive | Built-in (major codes) | User-defined (error prone) | | Documentation | Automatic, fully detailed | Summary reports only | Manual (slow) | | Speed (small jobs) | Very fast | Overkill | Slow | | Learning curve | Low (engineer’s logic) | High (FEA theory) | Low but error risk | | Cost | Medium (perpetual/annual) | High | Low (time only) | tedds structural analysis and design
| Material | Design Capabilities | Applicable Codes (Examples) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Beam, column, base plate, connection (bolted/welded), beam-to-column web, gusset plate | AISC 360 (LRFD/ASD), Eurocode 3, BS 5950, AS 4100 | | Concrete | Beam (flexure/shear/torsion), column (biaxial), slab (one/two-way), footing (isolated/combined), retaining wall | ACI 318, Eurocode 2, BS 8110, CSA A23.3 | | Timber | Beam, column, glulam, bolted/screw connections, notched ends | NDS (LRFD/ASD), Eurocode 5, BS 5268 | | Cold-Formed Steel | C/Z purlins, lipped channels, screw connections | AISI S100, Eurocode 3 Part 1-3 | | Masonry | Wall (unreinforced/reinforced), lintel, pilaster | TMS 402, Eurocode 6, BS 5628 | | Connections | Welded plate, bolt group, anchor bolt (concrete breakout per ACI 318 App. D / EN 1992-4) | AISC, ACI, Eurocode | Developed by (part of Trimble), Tedds is a
Tedds Structural Analysis and Design does not try to replace complex analysis software like SAP2000, ETABS, or Robot Structural Analysis. Instead, it complements them. It takes the friction out of the "bread and butter" work of structural engineering—daily calculations. D / EN 1992-4) | AISC, ACI, Eurocode