Elevate your structural drafting skills with Mech-Qโs Structural Design Software module. It’s a powerful, time-saving toolset designed for AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and our standalone CAD solution, AViCAD. This software makes life easier for structural engineers and drafters, simplifying the process of creating working drawings and detailing.
Designed for engineering professionals, Mech-Q simplifies the process of designing steel structures in both 2D and 3D while adhering to the latest industry standards. The user-friendly interface ensures that you can start using it immediately, without the need for extensive training.
This software seeks to streamline the design process, allowing professionals to focus on a structural project without feeling overwhelmed by manual drafting tasks.
Mech-Q is created by engineers for engineers, providing structural engineering software that simplifies the drawing and design of buildings and other structures. These tools are designed to be intuitive and seamlessly integrate into engineers’ usual workflows.
With its user-friendly interface and features that automate repetitive tasks, Mech-Q will provide engineers more time to design and create while minimizing the time spent navigating the software. Additionally, these tools are compatible with other CAD software, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow between different offices.
We make it easy, not more complicated โฆ and we want you to get your CAD project done fast and accurate with very little effort. We have designed Mech-Q software to draw the way you do, so you can focus more on the work and not complicated software.
You can fully customize Mech-Q to conform to your office layer standard โ so there’s no need to change the way you already work. Mech-Q creates standard AutoCAD objects โ so the drawings can be easily shared with anyone, even if they don’t have Mech-Q.
Mech-Q Structural integrates into your existing CAD menu, ribbon, drop-down or toolbar menu. It also runs in AutoCADยฎ, BricsCAD and IntelliCAD or as a CAD standalone calledย AViCAD.
โWe were able to reduce our drawing time by over 40% using Mech-Qโs structural module. Itโs now a go-to tool in our office for everything from stair layouts to bracing details. The seamless collaboration it enables has significantly improved communication and teamwork among our project stakeholders.โ โ Greg T., Structural Engineer, Texas
โAfter switching to Mech-Q from manual CAD drafting, we saw immediate gains in productivity and drawing consistency. The automated BOMs alone are worth it.โ โ Dana R., CAD Technician, New Zealand
Explore the full Mech-Q Structural module with our 30-day free trial โ no credit card required. Download it now and discover how our software’s optimized design helps achieve cost-efficient and structurally sound buildings, making structural detailing much faster and easier.
Designed for Efficiency, Built for Precision
Our Structural Design Software allows you to effortlessly create structural steel components like:
Key features include:
Whether you’re outlining a commercial structure or managing an infrastructure retrofit, Mech-Q Structural simplifies the drawing process, allowing you to focus on drawing, design, and delivery.
Mech-Q is an affordable solution for structural engineers, starting at just $29 per month. It offers flexible pricing options, including non-subscription plans, so you can select the best fit for your budget. Additionally, Mech-Q provides a full suite of tools that cater to various structural disciplines.
Main features:
Standard Steel Shapes and sizes included:
Metric:
English:
Please let us know if you have questions about other standard steel shapes for AutoCAD.
Structural Stairs Utility will draw stairs to the configuration set by the user. The routine will also draw Single-flight and multi-flight stairs in Front, Plan and End views and then add the main Dimensions and Stair Data as required. Handrail outline can also be included.
Stringer Detail โ With auto-dimensioning for fabrication. Use the program design feature to draw the stairs โ then by simply picking the stairs stringer, it will be auto-detailed for you.
Also includes concrete Pan Style stair tread. The user has full control on the stairs design parameters, including stringer and tread sizes, slope, width, stair flights configuration.
NOTE: The stairs configuration is controlled by recognized safety constraints
The Ladder Utility will draw Side Stepping and Step Thru. ladders โ Front, Plan and End views. The utility can also draw safety Cages and fabrication Detail. Auto Dimensioning is included.
Drawing structural steel beams is easy with our structural software add-on. Includes several connections types: bolted & moment Plate, angle or double angle cleats. Will draw in plan or front draw views. Customizable layers & connection sizes & design w/ auto-dimensioning to fabrication details. Beam weights calculator and much more included.
Main features:
Fully Customizable sizes & layers. Supporting welded, welded cleat, bolted cleat or bolted straight bracing. Simple to use, draws bracing in 4 easy steps! Fixing options include Welded, welded cleat, bolted cleat or bolted straight.
Main Features:
Drawing structural steel beams is easy with our structural software add-on. Includes several connections types: bolted & moment Plate, angle or double angle cleats. Will draw in plan or front draw views. Customizable layers & connection sizes & design w/ auto-dimensioning to fabrication details. Beam weights calculator and much more included.
Main features:
Fully Customizable sizes & layers. Supporting welded, welded cleat, bolted cleat or bolted straight bracing. Simple to use, draws bracing in 4 easy steps! Fixing options include Welded, welded cleat, bolted cleat or bolted straight.
Main Features:
Drawing structural steel beams is easy with Mech-Q. Includes several connections types: bolted & moment plate, angle or double angle cleats. Will draw in plan or front draw views. Customizable layers & connection sizes & design w/ auto-dimensioning to fabrication details. Beam weights calculator and much more included.
Main Features:
The utility is a design tool for calculating stresses and deflections for simple beam cases.
Many other modules & utilities included
Structural beam design will allow you to simulate and evaluate the behavior of a structure under different conditions. TThe Beam Design Module is an intuitive tool designed to calculate stresses and deflections in simple beam scenarios. It supports various beam types, including:
To utilize this module, follow these straightforward steps:
A. Choose the type of support from the “Type” list. B. Enter the necessary beam support details, such as beam length and support location, under the “Beam Support Detail” tab. C. Select the beam section, which can be either standard or user-defined.
This streamlined process ensures accurate analysis, making it easier for engineers to design efficient and reliable structures.
One of the significant advantages of structural software is the inclusion of integrated design codes and standards. These codes and standards, developed by professional organizations and government agencies, provide a set of rules and guidelines for designing structures. They ensure that structures are safe, durable, and meet minimum performance requirements. Examples of integrated design codes and standards include the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-16, the International Building Code (IBC), and the Eurocode. By adhering to these standards, structural software helps professionals ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ultimately leading to safer and more reliable structures.
Structural software offers numerous benefits and applications that enhance the design and construction process:
These benefits make structural software an indispensable tool in the construction industry, driving better project outcomes and enhancing overall safety and efficiency. Mech-Q meets all these needs, ensuring you pick the right structural design software that fits your project’s requirements.
In Eastern Canada, a small engineering firm of five professionals has been harnessing the power of Mech-Q for several years, with the weld utility being their standout AutoCAD tool. Used daily, this utility has become essential for their structural steel design projects, ranging from commercial buildings to complex industrial structures.
Prior to adopting Mech-Q, the team struggled with consistency and accuracy in their welding details, leading to delays and frusteration. The weld utility has transformed their workflow by automating and standardizing welding documentation, reducing errors and improving project timelines.
Mech-Q has enabled the firm to tackle larger projects with ease, making it an indispensable tool in their operations. The weld utility, in particular, has enhanced their productivity and improved their quality. The end result is their clients are overly satisfied and their reputation has syrocketed.
A free program is available for trial. Additionally, free structural design software is offered, featuring integration with Building Information Modeling, comprehensive design checks, and the capacity to handle various materials and design standards.
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