Arguably, the most user friendly structural engineering software ever developed !!
FrameCE offers unlimited use of its free version !
Now can be used for structural analysis and design in the following countries:
1. Australia / New Zealand
2.USA
3. Philippines
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FrameCE Development update !!:
21/10/2017 - Probabilistic seismic hazard included in the FrameCE package
25/10/2017 - Learner and expert mode introduced
18/11/2017 - Automatic lateral seismic load for 3D frame model completed
19/11/2017 - Loadcase can now be deleted
02/12/2017 - Now capable of window selection of members for layer designation
14/12/2017 - Intersecting elements can now be connected
06/01/2018 - Analysis now faster due to optimized band matrix
30/03/2018 - FrameCE YouTube channel link added to the help menu
31/03/2018 - FrameCE user guide included when installed
28/04/2018 - User alert while program is running added
30/06/2018 - Color - coded analysis results for solid member graphics added
18/08/2018 - Frame analysis IQ quiz now available
25/08/2018 - Design of member from second order analysis added
09/09/2018 - Menu to generate license certificate to full version users added
14/09/2018 - Seismic hazard analysis printout added
29/09/2018 - Seamless and automated design of frame members added
20/10/2018 - Concrete column design interaction diagram improved
26/10/2018 - Automatic seismic loading base on NSCP-2015
17/11/2018 - 3D footing model and stress color scheme for viewed layers
02/12/2018 - Beam design now includes section and reinforcement details
08/12/2018 - Analysis results output file format revised
12/01/2019 - Automatic slab floor pressure loads for slabs supported by 4 beams
26/12/2018 - Automatic floor loads for slabs supported between 3 to 8 beams now capable
23/02/2019 - Concrete beam and column stiffness factor modifier added
09/03/2019 - Soft storey drift checking now capable
09/03/2019 - Frequency analysis results and earthquake parameters print to pdf file
23/03/2019 - Recovery file added
18/04/2019 - New user interface released
20/04/2019 - Option to turn texts ON/OFF to accelerate rendering
27/04/2019 - Automatic floor level layer option
27/04/2019 - Total seismic load base shear is displayed when exporting results to MS Excel
27/04/2019 - Element data and loads is displayed when mouse hovers over a frame member
03/05/2019 - FrameCE can now import and export DXF files. Now compatible to work with leading CAD programs such AutoCad, Revit and many others.
07/05/2019 - Automated framing plan of the structure when export to DXF file
30/05/2019 - Automated tabulated design scheduler, floor framing plan, reinforcement and foundation plan drafting in Autocad DXF
20/06/2019 - Short period subscription of one month, six months or one year now available at very affordable prices
11/08/2019 - 'Learner mode' is updated for easy access to video tutorials for button functions
14/09/2019 - Special moment resisting frame (SMRF) design based on Philippine design code added to FrameCE
10/11/2019 - FrameCE is now a users community and networking platform. Online users can now directly contact another user. List of FrameCE experts are listed for other users to ask assistance.
17/12/2019 - SMRF design template now works in free version and the source code is now public
18/12/2019 - SMRF template modified to unlock cells
28/12/2019 - Structural analysis trivia quiz updated. Now with skills assessment feedback
22/01/2020 - Automatic slab load generation
23/2/2020 - 5-year non-transferable (to another computer) license is now a perpetual non-transferable (to another computer) license (until promotion period ends)
08/03/2020 - Capability to analyze + design + structural plan drafting by just one click of a button
14/03/2020 - Design templates run for both 32-bit and 64-bit MS Excel
21/03/2020 - Concrete volume and rebar weight automatically calculated after design
29/03/2020 - Concrete walls is now included in the frame model
10/04/2020 - Modelling and design of shear wall and load bearing walls
18/04/2020 - Base shear ratio resisted by moment frame and shear walls is now calculated, automated seismic load based on NCSP 2015 and complete R values based on table 208-11 A/B
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