The increasing variety of structural project delivery methods, design roles and tasks, project types, and information formats demands flexible structural workflows, specialized applications focused on structural types rather than generic design, and fast and powerful analysis capabilities that, together, enhance productivity. Integrated structural workflows empower intelligent structural design practices that take advantage of expanded collaboration and data reuse to:
- Help engineers more efficiently deliver high-quality designs
- More quickly produce well-coordinated and accurate documentation
Integrated Structural Modeling
The ability to integrate the structural project workflow – including modeling, analysis, design, documentation, and detailing – enables structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators to dramatically:
- Increase project efficiency
- Reduce errors
- Improve quality control
Maintaining compatibility with the architects and other disciplines extends these benefits across the project team. The dynamic collaboration this engenders helps structural professionals better ensure project success.
Bentley has established the industry’s first comprehensive interoperability methodology for structural information called Integrated Structural Modeling (ISM). Facilitated by Bentley’s i-model technology, ISM maximizes the interoperability of structural information among specialized applications, CAD and BIM platforms, and design reviews for authors and consumers of a project’s structural information. Only Bentley’s structural portfolio ensures intra-operability across all the applications required for intelligent structural design through fabrication, including third-party products such as Autodesk Revit. This flexibility lets project teams readily share structural information and enabling the highly collaborative workflows that are so critical to integrated project delivery.
How to get started
Enabling ISM is quick and easy.
Simply download and install – at no charge – the following i-ware:
- Bentley’s Structural Synchronizer V8i – provides a shared, dynamic repository for all structural content including change management visualization and revision history to increase coordination. ISM offers a new and improved way to manage the multiple software applications required for structural projects. View additional information and download the software.
- Bentley’s Structural Dashboard V8i – which assists in managing the data and workflow of projects from conception to delivery. It provides a single interface to utilize Bentley’s comprehensive and integrated products for a complete project workflow. View additional information and download the software.
- Bentley’s Structural Synchronizer View – which is used to view and explore your 3D structural models created with Structural Synchronizer V8i from anywhere using your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. View additional information and download the software.
ISM supports the following products:
Autodesk Revit 2010, 2011, and 2012 (both 32- and 64-bit versions)
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
RAM Structural System V8i
Specialized building modeling, analysis, and design software
ProStructures V8i
Flexible, robust MicroStation and AutoCAD Steel and concrete modeling, detailing, and documentation
Structural Modeler V8i
BIM and documentation for structural systems
RAM Concept V8i
Advanced design of reinforced and post-tensioned concrete slabs and mats
RAM Elements V8i
The structural engineer’s toolkit system combined with 3D finite element analysis
STAAD.Pro V8i
Professional’s choice for steel, concrete, timber, aluminum, and cold-formed steel design of virtually any structure
ProSteel V8i
Structural Steel Detailing and Fabrication
Developers interested in supporting ISM, or seeking the ISM SDK should contact us.
To learn more about ISM, visit our BeCommunities page.
Learn more:
Join the integrated structural modeling online community on Be Communities and contribute to blogs, forums, wikis, galleries, and more with other structural professionals around the world.
Watch the integrated structural modeling eSeminar available through the Be Connected Seminar series.
Bentley’s comprehensive structural portfolio ensures intra-operability across all the capabilities required for intelligent structural design, analysis, documentation, detailing, and fabrication.
View a matrix of capabilities and limitations of ISM-enabled products on the Integrated Structural Modeling wiki.
Read a detailed explanation of Integrated Structural Modeling, including what ISM is, how it works, and a list of general features and benefits.
Learn how to use Structural Synchronizer View to view and interrogate mobile ISM files on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch device.
Watch some of our collected videos on learning ISM, how other companies are using ISM in their business, and what new features are available in each release.