CSI ETABS vs. RFEM 6

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CSI ETABS
Score 9.0 out of 10
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ETABS, from Computers and Structures, Inc headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, is an integrated software package for the structural analysis and design of buildings that offers a single user interface to perform modeling, analysis, design, and reporting. There is no limit to the number of model windows, model manipulation views, and data views.N/A
RFEM 6
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
RFEM is a 3D FEA structural analysis and design software developped by Dlubal Software. The program is used by structural engineers, engineering firms, construction companies, architects, and government agencies to model and analyze complex 3D structures. RFEM is the basis of a modular software system and used to define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. The program also can be used to create combined…
$625.50
1 month rental
Pricing
CSI ETABSRFEM 6
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CSI ETABSRFEM 6
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
CSI ETABSRFEM 6
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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User Testimonials
CSI ETABSRFEM 6
Likelihood to Recommend
Computers and Structures, Inc
For High Rise Buildings I would prefer E-tabs only, as the other scope are projct situated in earthquake peone zone will be easy to design a and analysis the sesmic waves with recent input data. Also for steel structures, as E-tabs provide most details in RCC.
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Dlubal Software
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Pros
Computers and Structures, Inc
  • Loads distributation as it is our main concern
  • Providing rebar quantity as well as providing a full 3d model object of rebar's
  • Providing quanttity sheets and material specification in final output
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Dlubal Software
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Cons
Computers and Structures, Inc
  • First E-tabs need to work on ease of load chnaging on an particular object after analysis as it reduce time and confusion between elements
  • The rebaring model on final output should be have more editing options as it will help in understanding and easy to use
  • Need to work on stairs rebar as it is also one of more important
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Dlubal Software
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Alternatives Considered
Computers and Structures, Inc
The only reason where I would hose the E-tabs is its commands which are easy to use and it also probide rebar shedule for whole project and also provide the model of rebar which gives me clear idea and helps from manual calculations.
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Dlubal Software
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Return on Investment
Computers and Structures, Inc
  • Well as we alnalysis structure its has positivite effect for continuing the project further.
  • Expected Data @ times leads to disappointment as we need more details to save time
  • Working on E-TAb s in a customize organisation helps to provide result
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Dlubal Software
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