3D interactive view in SPIDAcalc showing connected utility poles lines

SPIDAcalc

Starting at

$2,627.00 USD

Advanced pole analysis software for infrastructure networks

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BENEFITS

Scalable pole analysis for asset owners

SPIDAcalc helps teams model and analyze overhead distribution and telecom assets with scalable structural analysis.
A utility pole in SPIDAcalc showing its deflection under load

  • Analyze structures in bulk

    Simulate thousands of poles simultaneously using SPIDAcalc’s cloud-based batch processing capabilities.

  • Ensure regulatory compliance

    Apply industry standard safety codes (NESC, GO95, CSA) automatically or define custom structural and clearance criteria tailored to your requirements.

  • Automate end-to-end engineering workflows

    Automate workflows by connecting field data capture and work design applications via APIs, creating a seamless end-to-end design process.

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

SPIDAcalc

Model and optimize overhead distribution and telecom assets with scalable, utility-focused structural analysis.

Starting at

$2,627.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 1 Key for training or services

  • Model single-pole overhead electric and telecommunication systems
  • Geometric nonlinear analysis of pole loading, clearance evaluations, and remaining strength checks
  • Run large pole analyses in parallel using cloud computing

More details

Advanced structural analysis 

  • Run linear and geometric nonlinear analysis with a powerful finite‑element engine for accurate pole loading calculations  
  • Analyze wood, steel, concrete, composite, sided, and damaged or decayed poles 
  • Use cloud‑based analysis to process 1 to 10,000 poles in minutes 
  • Trusted calculations verified by a third party 

Connectivity 

  • Use Map View to build connected pole systems and speed up modeling 
  • Bulk add assemblies across all poles in a model 
  • Model new communication bundles or assess over‑lashing impacts 
  • Evaluate reconductoring by replacing primary wires across a line instantly

Ease of use 

  • Design faster with intuitive drag‑and‑drop functionality 
  • Apply standard or custom assemblies to build multiple pole designs quickly 
  • Work in configurable 2D and 3D views tailored to project needs 
  • Interpret data easily with interactive analysis result displays 
  • Create communication bundles in‑project or from client libraries 

Clearance & safety evaluations 

  • Automated clearance violation detection for wires, equipment and other pole attachments  
  • Multi-scenario modelling for different loading conditions and weather events  
  • Model terrain for accurate span and clearance evaluations 
  • Nonlinear sag and tension calculations to model conductor behavior in any weather conditions 
  • Generate span profile reports across your entire project

Advisor tool 

  • Troubleshoot non‑compliant poles to identify ideal replacements 
  • Optimize pole class and anchor leads based on your specific design needs 
  • Streamline routines and eliminate the need to guess and check

Integration  

  • API connections to field data collection tools and work design applications  
  • Seamless data flow between office and field operations  
  • Import/export capabilities for GIS, CAD and other engineering platforms

Processor:

  • Intel or AMD based at 1.0 GHz minimum l Dual or quad-core Intel or AMD recommended 

Operating System:

  • Windows 10 or 11 (4-bit) minimum l Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) recommended

Memory:

  • 8 GB+ RAM minimum

Disk Space:

  • 10 GB minimum (approximately 580 MB used when installed) 

Display:

  • 10” monitor for tablet PC, 15” for laptop PC, or 17” for desktop PC 

Video Card:

  • Support for OpenGL 2.0 minimum l Dedicated video card with support for OpenGL 2.0

USER STORIES

Real stories. Real results.

BC Hydro standardizes pole design and compliance

By adopting SPIDAcalc, BC Hydro updated and validated pole design standards using geometric nonlinear analysis to meet government requirements.

A 2D engineering drawing of a utility pole assembly shown next to its 3D model in SPIDAcalc

Utilities Kingston streamlines design analysis

SPIDAcalc modernized Utilities Kingston’s workflows by replacing manual processes with automated analysis tools, simplifying and accelerating pole design.

A photo of a utility pole, its 3D model

FAQS

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Yes, you can visit the Bentley Support Portal to access SPIDA’s product community page, search the knowledge base, view tutorial videos, check for outages, and submit a request for assistance. 

We offer a Free 30-Day Trial of SPIDAcalc. To learn more and request a trial, please fill out Start a trial form. 

During your trial, you can learn SPIDAcalc through free online resources, including user manuals, how‑to guides, and recorded training videos.

SPIDAcalc contains preconfigured options for the NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and GO95 (General Order 95) Safety Codes. Users can also define their own loading scenarios by specifying their own weather criteria and load factors.

The structures and selections available in SPIDAcalc are configured and stored in your client file (engineering library). Using the SPIDA Client Editor, you can add, remove, or modify structures in the client file. You may configure these files yourself, or if you prefer to use your established standards, Bentley can provide service support to help generate and maintain them

SPIDAcalc is used to model, analyze, and optimize pole structures and overhead systems. Utilities, contractors, and telecommunications companies rely on it to replace manual, time‑consuming pole‑loading methods with fast, accurate structural analysis. SPIDAcalc’s intuitive tools help users design poles, evaluate loading conditions, and ensure the safety and reliability of transmission, distribution, and telecom assets across their networks.

Yes. SPIDAcalc is well‑suited for telecommunications and broadband systems, providing tools to model communication bundles, evaluate fiber additions and over‑lashing, and analyze how new telecom attachments affect pole loading and structural capacity. Its advanced analysis helps ensure safety and regulatory compliance, while its digital modeling streamlines joint‑use coordination by speeding up attachment reviews and maintaining consistent design standards across large volumes of poles.

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