Bentley Systems · Structural Analysis
STAAD
Structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, timber and aluminium structures.
- Core capabilities
- Analyze, Design, Model
- Disciplines
- Structural, Buildings
- Training
- 2 courses
- Licensing
- SELECT · Subscription · E365
Overview
What is STAAD?
STAAD is one of the most widely used structural analysis and design applications in the world. Engineers use it to model, analyze and design structures against international codes — from industrial frames and pipe racks to buildings and transmission structures.
- Industrial structures
- Buildings
- Pipe racks and supports
- Code-based design
Editions
Choose the right edition
STAAD.Pro includes
- Physical modelling converted to an analytical model
- Static, dynamic, wind, seismic, thermal and moving-load analysis
- Steel, concrete, timber and aluminium design to international codes
- Interoperability with modelling and detailing workflows
Capabilities
What STAAD does for your team
Analyze
Run rigorous analysis against international codes with transparent, traceable results.
Put to work on
Workflow
Where STAAD fits in delivery
- 01
Brief & data
Geometry, loads, codes and the decision to support.
- 02
Analysis
Check behaviour under load against the governing codes.
- 03
Design
Size members and components and record design intent.
- 04
Deliverables
Results, drawings and reports reviewed by an engineer.
Watch
A walkthrough of real workflows — from model to result — narrated by the engineers who teach it.
Where it's used
Industries that rely on STAAD
Licensing
Three ways to license STAAD
Perpetual + SELECT
Own the licence; SELECT adds upgrades, support and flexibility.
Best for: Stable teams
Option 1Term subscription
Annual or monthly seats that scale with project load.
Best for: Variable workloads
Option 2Enterprise (E365)
Portfolio-wide access with consumption-based economics.
Best for: Many applications
Option 3Master STAAD
Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.
Brochures & data sheets
Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.
FAQ
STAAD, answered
What is STAAD used for?
Structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, timber and aluminium structures. Typical applications include industrial structures, buildings, pipe racks and supports.
Which industries use STAAD?
We support STAAD users across Steel Structures, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Educational Organizations.
How is STAAD licensed?
Through perpetual licences with SELECT, term subscriptions, or enterprise access (E365). We model your seat counts and portfolio breadth before recommending one.
Do you offer STAAD training?
Yes — STAAD Fundamentals and STAAD Advanced Topics, instructor-led and delivered virtually, on-site or hybrid by request.
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