Altair acquires structural analysis and design software, S-FRAME Software
The platform, capable of evaluating a composite, steel, concrete or mass timber structure’s ability to withstand external loads, strengthens and accelerates Altair’s architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) footprint.
This analysis show a composite concrete core-wall mid-rise tower, including FEA model view in S-FRAME (left) and the object view in S-VIEW (right). Photo Credit: SOM.
On Aug. 10, Altair Engineering (Troy, Mich., U.S.) announced that it has acquired S-FRAME Software (British Columbia, Canada), a structural analysis software platform that is applicable to composite materials and used by engineers to evaluate a structure’s ability to withstand external loads (like wind, water and snow) and meet global design code requirements.
According to the company, using its S-FRAME Software’s finite element structural analysis and code support with Altair’s high-fidelity structural optimization solutions will enable architects and civil engineers to be more innovative and bring their visions to life while adhering to local code requirements. CIMdata, a company delivering product lifecycle (PLM) education and research, says “the AEC [architecture, engineering and construction] segment will be one of the fastest-growing segments of the PLM market with a 14.7% CAGR to $11 billion in 2025.”
“We are excited to expand our presence in the rapidly growing AEC market to lead the transformation from rule-based design to predictive, high-performance design, fueled by simulation,” says James R. Scapa, founder and CEO, Altair. “By using highly sophisticated performance-based, predictive simulation, architects and designers will be able to be more creative, fueling innovation while increasing safety.”
S-FRAME Software’s integrated solutions make it possible to analyze, design and detail structures regardless of geometric complexity, loading conditions, nonlinear effects, design code requirements or material type including steel, concrete, composites or mass timber. The software is also said to enable users to produce comprehensive and detailed design reports that include clause references and intermediate results for multiple design code support.
“Joining the Altair team is a strategic way to accelerate our growth and become part of a full solutions suite with their advanced structural design offerings,” says Marinos Stylianou, CEO, S-FRAME Software. “We are confident our combined offerings will be able to empower engineers, designers and builders to reach new heights.”
S-FRAME Software will be available via Altair Units, Altair’s patented, subscription-based licensing model.
