Tekla: Structures 2017

Perhaps the most technically significant advancement in Tekla Structures 2017 was the overhaul of the Clash Check tool. In structural engineering, identifying conflicts—such as a steel beam running through a plumbing pipe or a concrete wall cutting through a rebar cage—is critical. Historically, clash checking was a heavy, calculation-intensive process that could slow down a workstation significantly.

One of the most significant additions was the all-new bent plate feature. This allowed users to model complex miscellaneous plate work—such as spiral stringers, transitional ducts, and folded profiles—using simple, intuitive direct modification. tekla structures 2017