Altair® S-FRAME® is a comprehensive structural analysis and design software that enables engineers to model, analyze, and design structures of varying complexity, material types, and loading conditions. It supports a wide range of analyses, including linear static, dynamic, and nonlinear assessments, ensuring compliance with diverse design codes. S-FRAME integrates seamlessly with Building Information Modeling tools and offers advanced meshing capabilities, facilitating efficient model creation and detailed analysis. Its suite includes integrated concrete and steel design tools, enhancing productivity through design optimization, code compliance verification, and comprehensive report generation. Key Features and Functionality: - Modeling Automation: Quickly define structures using automated framework generators, create standard or custom trusses, and replicate model components with clone tools. - BIM and DXF Integration: Import existing models from BIM and DXF formats to streamline the modeling process. - Advanced Meshing Tools: Generate finite element meshes for detailed analysis, with the ability to convert members to multi-shell models for in-depth examination. - Comprehensive Analysis Types: Perform various analyses, including linear static, dynamic , nonlinear-static, quasi-static, and more. - Finite Element Library: Access a wide range of finite element types to accurately model structural components like trusses, cables, beams, membranes, plates, shells, and solids. - Integrated Design Tools: Utilize S-STEEL for steel member design and optimization, and S-CONCRETE for concrete beams, columns, and walls, ensuring code compliance and efficient design processes. - Interoperability: Seamlessly export models and reactions to S-TIMBER for timber design and S-FOUNDATION for foundation analysis and design. - BIM Data Links: Transfer model data using bidirectional links with Revit® and TEKLA® Structures, and import DXF layers with pre-assigned properties for efficient model creation. - Collaboration Tools: Use S-VIEW for model validation and visualization, enabling easy sharing and presentation of design models. Primary Value and User Solutions: S-FRAME addresses the complex needs of structural engineers by providing a versatile platform capable of handling diverse structural designs and analyses. Its integration with BIM tools and automated features significantly reduce modeling time, enhancing productivity. The software's comprehensive analysis capabilities ensure accurate assessment of structural behavior under various conditions, aiding in the optimization of designs for safety and efficiency. By supporting multiple design codes and offering integrated design tools for different materials, S-FRAME ensures compliance with regional standards, facilitating the creation of reliable and code-compliant structures.