PON CAD uses the additional STRUCT software, specially developed by NextFEM for stress analysis and calculation of Scaffolding, Stages and Roofing.
If you rather use another software for scaffolding calculation, click HERE
Optimise your time!
Switch from PON CAD to STRUCT with only one click, to execute the stress analysis of your structure, automatically obtaining the assignment of:
- materials and tubular sections
- loading plans (decks and tarpaulins)
- anchors
About Scaffolding Regulations
Thanks to its versatility, PON CAD works accordingly with any local regulation, since it is the designer who applies the rules and the best solution for scaffolding schemes.
Struct Eurocode 3 standards
STRUCT is a stand-alone software that works accordingly with European laws EN 12811 | EN 1993-1-1 | Eurocode3.
STRUCT supports the verification of Frame, Multidirectional, Tube & Fittings, Stages and Roofing.
From PON CAD to STRUCT
Discover how to execute professional calculation of scaffolds in just a few steps, hence saving time.
Obtain automatic assignment for
- materials and tubular sections
- loading plan (decks and tarpaulins)
- anchors
More info about PON CAD scaffolding designer
Struct Features
- calculate and verify finite elements of any structure regardless scheme complexity.
- import the scaffold 3D geometry, already containing material, sections and anchoring data.
- assign loads, variables and wind / snow characteristics.
- generate load combinations and loads equivalent to the structural flaw values.
- execute linear and static analysis – fully integrated OOFEM
- get the report in Word with screenshots generated from the design.
- export to SAP2000® with loads and combinations.
STRUCT can also be used independently to verify steel and aluminum structures.
Download a sample of the analysis report.
Engeeniring structural datasheet on scaffolding
- Checking sliding and uplifting in Scaffolds Development of a few-line script to scroll through the base plates of a scaffold.
- Verification of Fittings in a Scaffolding Analysis on common joints, understanding how to deal with them and perform checking.
- Overturning checks in Scaffolds How to carry out checks for structures and the possibility to automate them with NextFEM Designer.
Scaffolding Calculation via dxf CAD
If you already have a software for steel verification or your country applies different regulation standards, PON CAD generates a 3D DXF file, to be imported into your own software.
This method could be very useful, although it loses some data in the process, such as sections and loading plans.
The generated DXF file is:
- stripped of superfluous elements for structural verification
- divided by layers and colours according to the sections of the tubular elements
Download a sample to test this method.
