Discover all the new features in Advance Design 2026

Advance Design is a sophisticated yet user-friendly FEA/FEM calculation software developed for structural engineers working in a BIM environment. It enables the design of all types of structures subject to a wide range of loads, using concrete, steel or timber elements. The software integrates the main calculation standards (Eurocodes and North American standards).

The 2026 version of Advance Design introduces a host of new, user-focused features that deliver tangible benefits. These enhancements are organised around several key themes:

Composite beams:

Modelling of composite beams
Verification of composite beams in accordance with Eurocode 4
Verification of composite beams in accordance with the AISC standard

Modelling of pile foundations:

Modelling of pile-type supports
Verification of pile bearing capacity

Metal connections in accordance with the AISC standard:

Analysis of MEP connections in line with the AISC standard
Analysis of shear plate connections in line with the AISC standard

Improvements based on user feedback:

Relative deflection of reinforced concrete slabs
Enhanced mechanism for generating calculation notes
Updated materials database (steel and timber)

Reinforced concrete calculation modules:

Reinforcement of footings with welded mesh
Saving 2D and 3D views in vector format
Option to restrict the display of a multi-support beam to the active span

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